Athletic Trainer

Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, administer preventive treatment and rehabilitation to physical education students and athletes engaged in various intercollegiate sports; assure compliance with health and safety standards; oversee the issuance, maintenance and replacement of athletic injury protective gear and equipment for the college athletic program.

Representative Duties

Provide emergency service for student injuries sustained during physical education classes, team practices and athletic events; evaluate seriousness of injuries; administer first aid; provide protective taping, bracing and padding for athletes; refer students to a physician as needed.

Coordinate rehabilitation programs for injured students; provide physical therapy treatment for injuries as prescribed by team physicians; coordinate and administer athletic training programs.

Assure compliance with safety standards by properly fitting athletic equipment knee and ankle braces and other related protective gear.

Educate and counsel athletes about their conditions including the nature of injuries and the procedures to be followed for recovery.

Travel with athletic teams as assigned; attend home athletic events; provide protective equipment and perform emergency repairs at athletic events as needed.

Assist in the selection of athletic equipment, supplies and uniforms; confer with coaches to designate specifications and formulate bid process; research suppliers and make recommendations.

Maintain, order and inventory athletic uniforms, supplies and equipment; monitor the distribution of supplies; prepare related records.

Inspect practice areas and athletic equipment; consult with coaches regarding injury prevention.

Clean and maintain training room and related equipment and supplies; maintain work area in a safe, clean and orderly condition; perform minor maintenance to training equipment; provide for and schedule servicing of equipment as needed.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including injury and accident reports, rehabilitation logs and insurance claims; maintain and update student files.

Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipment including a muscle stimulation unit and ultrasound machine.

Provide work direction and guidance to student assistants as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree with course work in physical education, athletic training or a related field and two years athletic training experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a National Athletic Trainers Association Certification.

Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Equipment, materials and supplies of a college athletic and physical education program.
• Medical terminology and human anatomy.
• First aid and CPR.
• Injury evaluation and proper treatments.
• Modern practices and techniques of preventive and rehabilitative treatment used in athletics.
• Principles, methods and techniques of physical therapy.
• Methods and techniques of properly fitting athletic equipment.
• Record-keeping and report writing techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Administer preventive and rehabilitative treatment to physical education students and athletes.
• Evaluate and treat a variety of athletic and physical education injuries.
• Administer first aid and CPR.
• Perform physical therapy as directed.
• Apply and fit protective taping, padding, braces and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair athletic protective equipment.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be potentially dangerous to an athlete.
• Maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipment.
• Travel to athletic events as assigned.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Work effectively under time constraints.

SALARY RANGE $6,423.78 - $9,076.63 monthly. Maximum Starting Salary: $6,748.98 monthly.

Special Instructions

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by September 8, 2026 at 11:59pm, are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. (5 CCR § 53022)

Equivalency for Minimum Qualifications

Applicants for faculty and educational administrator positions in California Community Colleges are required to meet certain minimum qualifications as provided by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and detailed in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you may still be eligible by completing the KernCCD Application for Equivalence process. Please see our Faculty Equivalency Process website for more information.

International or Foreign Degrees

Applicants with international or foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC. (ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your online application.

Accommodations

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. (For more information, see our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Equal Employment Opportunities website.)

Discrimination Free Work Environment

Discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation of any person, military and veteran status, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics is illegal and violates Kern Community College District policy.

The Kern CCD Equal Employment Opportunity Plan guides the development, implementation, and monitoring of the District's efforts to foster equal employment opportunities and workplace diversity.

See our Discrimination-Free Work Environment webpage for more information.

Work Authorization

Kern Community College District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

E-Verify

The Kern Community College District participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.

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All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5459989/athletic-trainer-ridgecrest. Emails will not be accepted.