Position Summary:
Under supervision of the assigned supervisor/manager, provides for an effective and efficient program of first aid, emergency care, injury prevention, athletic training and preconditioning for athletes in intercollegiate sports activities.
Typical Duties:
Functions as liaison between physician, coaches, parents, student‑athletes and administration; working with the oversight of a team physician, the Athletic Trainer oversees the requirement of student‑athletes to complete preseason physical exams and completion/submission of all other pre‑participation medical records, including required records out‑of‑season and non‑traditional season (NTS) student‑athletes; identifies factors from physical examination that may affect the student‑athlete’s ability to safely participate in sports activities; manages and maintains student‑athlete records for medical clearances, health records, and individual injuries and treatments of student‑athletes; assists student‑athletes with completion and submission of insurance claims; oversees the electronic record‑keeping system, including application training and implementation; administers emergency care, treats acute, sub‑acute and minor chronic disabilities, and/or refers injured student‑athlete to physician; evaluates physical condition of injured athletes; advises, develops and implements programs for routine and corrective exercises; provides rehabilitation services for injured student‑athletes; uses treatment modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercise; recognizes conditions which require special taping, bracing or padding, either preventative or rehabilitative; designs, develops and supervises conditioning and reconditioning/rehab programs; designs, implements and presents a concussion management plan which reflects current standards and practices, including, but not limited to concussion baseline testing and evaluation of results, post‑concussion evaluation, care, testing, and return‑to‑play protocol; assists with the design and implementation a mental health management policy/protocol which reflects current standards; monitors and evaluates environmental conditions, and makes recommendations for modifying games and practices for the health and safe of student‑athletes and staff (i.e. lightning, heat, air quality, etc.); assists in the selection and fitting of protective equipment; arranges transportation as needed for injured athletes; accompanies football team to all contests; serves as host athletic trainer for visiting teams and provides athletic training services for visiting athletes as it pertains to pregame tapings and treatments and injury and emergency care; provides services for home athletic events, including in‑season and out‑of‑season NTS events and tournaments; maintains and operates the athletic training room; develops and maintains Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for athletic facilities, including the Athletic Training Center; prepares and oversees budget and ordering for medical and athletic training supplies and equipment; oversees temporary employees educates student‑athletes about generally accepted health and safety knowledge. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsExperience: Two years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as required for Athletic Trainer certification; hold and maintain a current Athletic Trainer (ATC) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates as required.
Have an equity‑minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Benefits:
Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.
Full‑time, twelve‑month employees receive 18 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days’ vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position’s FTE, take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked multiplied by the percentage of months worked to get the position’s FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 10 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 10/12 = 0.8333; 0.75 * 0.8333 = 0.625 FTE).
