Assistant Athletic Trainer

Provides health care services to student-athletes for home practices and contests.

Provides appropriate emergency care and first aid to all student-athletes.

Develops patient-specific preventative and rehabilitative programming.

Ensures updated medical records and documentation.

Assists student-athletes in completing medical eligibility requirements, including procuring health screenings and appropriate information relevant to their health and safety.

Assists students navigating the health insurance and health care system.

Collaborates effectively with coaches and department support staff to provide whole-person care with a priority on student-athlete health and safety.

Collaborates effectively with team physician and other allied health professionals to deliver quality care to student-athletes.

Refers student-athletes to other health care professionals when necessary to ensure successful continuation of care.

Hires, trains, supervises, and coordinates work-study student employees.

Reviews and updates athletic training department policies, procedures, and protocols.

Educates coaches, student-athletes, and athletic department support staff on relevant policy updates.

Educates athletic department staff on CPR and First Aid certification updates.

Maintains annual education schedule for coaches.

Demonstrates positive and effective communication in all aspects of position, including writing, speaking, listening, and non-verbal skills.

Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior regarding adherence to NCAA, Conference, Institutional, and Department of Athletics policies and expectations

Maintains up-to-date knowledge on medical best practices for the athletic population.

Enforce safety procedures.

Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications Guidelines

Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:

Experience/Training/Education:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required in Physical Education, Sports Medicine, or a related field.
• One year experience in a patient-facing role.
• Must have a current/valid BOC certification.
• Must have a current CPR/AED certification.
• A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).

Preferred

• Master’s degree.
• CPR Instructor certification.
• Work experience with a variety of sports.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessment and treatment.
• Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
• Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
• Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
• Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Field/outdoor environment and standard office setting. Duties performed are of an active nature, requiring sufficient physical stamina to carry out duties. Some duties may be performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk and stand for extended periods of time; may travel to various locations; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; climb stairs; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the Hiring Range . Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.

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Human Resources (redlands.edu)

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