Assistant Athletic Trainer (Athletic Trainer I), Department of Athletics

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Athletic Trainer performs basic athletic training functions. The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the daily operations in collaboration with the Head Athletic Trainer or Athletic Trainer Coach II (ATC) in alignment with established policies, procedures, and athletic training standards.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with prevention, recognition, and assessment of athletic injuries. Consult with the Head Athletic Trainer or ATC II on treatment plans. Assist with implementing preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments. Travel with sports teams to away games as needed.
• Assist with development and administration of rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Assist with designing conditioning programs to prevent injuries. Assist with the counseling and assisting student-athletes and staff regarding conditioning, athletic training, therapy and rehabilitation. Inform coaching staff and other health professionals on the status of injuries and treatment plans.
• Assist in program development, including coordinating training room operations. Assist with needed coverage for practices, home events, and team travel. Attend practices and athletic events and provide medical emergency coverage to student athletes. May assist in monitoring the work of student interns/trainers.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the athletic training and rehabilitation facilities.
• Assist with department special projects, drug prevention and testing requirements/programs for student athletes.
• Other Classification related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Education: Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related field of study or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Course work must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.
• License and Certifications: Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license.
• Must be NATABOC Certified.
• Must have current First Aid, CPR-PR, and AED certification

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge: General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment and rehabilitation; full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis; other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage; effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment; rules, regulations, and guidelines established by the campuses’ governing national collegiate athletic associations (e.g., National Collegiate Athletics Association or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) pertaining to student athletes, their training, sports medicine care, and health and safety; Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens; maintaining medical records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards; and following insurance procedures.
• Abilities: Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity; develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries; use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries; determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals; recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid; use a computer to perform medical, insurance and other recordkeeping functions; and work in an environment with competing priorities. Incumbents must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes and serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians and other health professionals

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree is a preferred qualification for this position.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,213 - $8,130 per month

Classification Salary Range: $4,213 - $8,130 per month

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)