Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation:

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions! We lead the nation with 126 NCAA championship titles, completed an unprecedented sweep of both the men’s and women’s Capital One Cups, and have brought home the Learfield Director’s Cup for 25 straight years. We support nearly 900 student-athletes who compete on 36 intercollegiate athletics teams and also support the University’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Our dedicated staff embody a culture of excellence, embrace our mission of scholar-athleticism and exemplify a relentless championship spirit. Our actions and staff are guided by the core tenets of the Athletics Department culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar-Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage and Work Cohesively.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Provide an athletic training service delivery, including injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, examination, assessment, diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, therapeutic intervention, and administration of student-athlete healthcare.
• Provide effective written and oral communication between student athletes, coaches, administrators, and team physicians regarding the status and progress of injured student-athletes.
• As appropriate, make timely referrals to team physicians, physical therapists for further assessment, testing, and evaluation.
• Monitor and coordinate care of assigned teams and others as identified by the Director of Athletic Training.
• Provide coverage for on-site and away practices and competitions for assigned teams.
• Provide injury examination, assessment, and diagnosis at home and away venues and in the athletic training room.
• Provide the injury reports of all encounters with sufficient detail for review by coaches, Director of Athletic Training and team physicians.
• Make participation status and/or return-to-play decisions during practices and competitions.
• Ensure emergency readiness at all sanctioned practices and events. Maintain and practice emergency protocols including CPR, two-way communication, emergency transportation and evacuation, liaison with emergency transport carriers and emergency departments.
• Ensure student-athlete compliance with prescribed treatment guidelines.
• Collaborate frequently with licensed physical therapists regarding the rehabilitation progress and return to play planning of injured student athletes.
• Assure confidentiality of student-athlete medical records.
• Maintain a safe environment for the student-athlete at home venues including preparation of the venue, hydration, field supplies, preparation for emergency care and evacuation, attention to injury prevention, general safety and environmental concerns.
• Travel, evening and weekend work is expected.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training.