"Athletic Trainer - Equipment Manager - Laney College"

Job Details

College Information

Peralta/College Information

Laney College

Laney College, in the heart of vibrant, multicultural downtown Oakland, features the cosmopolitan atmosphere and human energy of a big-city university. Laney is adjacent to the Oakland Museum of California, blocks from historic Chinatown and a pleasant stroll from Lake Merritt.

Since 1948, Laney has provided educational opportunities to students throughout the East Bay and beyond. Serving approximately 14,000 students each semester, Laney reflects the incredible diversity of the community that surrounds it and provides opportunities to traditionally underserved populations. Dozens of languages are spoken on Laney’s campus each day.

The school boasts a proven track record of success with exceptional educational programs. The college was given full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) in summer 2009 – a distinction awarded to only five community colleges out of the 27 reviewed that year. In addition, Laney ranks among the top community colleges in California in transferring students to U.C. Berkeley.

Position Information

Job Title
Athletic Trainer - Equipment Manager - Laney College

Time Base
40 hrs/week 12 months/year

Compensation
Salary Range: $5,275.37 - $6,739.77/Month, Hiring Range: $5,275.37 - $5,818.44/Month

Position Type
Classified

Department
Intercollegiate Athletics (547)

City
Oakland

State
CA

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, plan, coordinate and implement programs for injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitative treatment of athletes involved in inter-collegiate sports at the college: and to maintain and operate the campus training room facility.

WORK SCHEDULE
This is normally a full-time position with a work schedule of five days and 40 hours/week. Duties are performed 12 months a year. May be required to work some evenings and Saturdays during peak periods, such as registration, audits, fiscal year end, graduation, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops preventative, rehabilitative and emergency medical care programs for student athletes, under the direction of the team physician.
• Advises athletes and coaching staff on techniques related to injury prevention, care and conditioning.
• Provides initial physical evaluation to determine an appropriate injury rehabilitation plan; refers athletes to medical specialist for care.
• Responds to medical emergencies; administers CPR and Emergency first aid and assists in determination of treatment level.
• Performs preventative taping, wrapping and padding of injuries areas; consults with athletic equipment staff as necessary concerning proper fit of protective athletic equipment.
• Arranges and assists team physician with the pre-participation physical examination for potential student athletes, following established criteria.
• Organizes and maintains record-keeping system regarding athletic injuries, treatments, health insurance and physical examination.
• Initiates purchasing request for medical and athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Advises athletic director and coaching staff on safety and condition of training room, practice and competition sites.
• Oversees and manages training facilities and ensures equipment is safe and in sanitary condition.
• Assists with development of policies and procedures as well as establishes priorities to offer a highly organized and professional athletic training program.
• Schedules, supervises and directs student assistants when applicable.
• Travels with athletic teams to provide medical care of injured student athletes.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in a high school, intercollegiate, or professional athletic setting.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges’ students, faculty, staff and community.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Valid California Driver’s License with a safety driving record.
• Athletic Trainer Certified (A.T.C) by an organization recognized by the American MedicalAssociation such as the National Athletic Trainers Association.
• Current first aid and CPR certificates issued by the American Red Cross or other authorized agency.

Desirable Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in sports medicine, kinesiology, physical therapy or related field, or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

• Catastrophic sports trauma management.
• Athletic equipment used in training and competitive sports.
• Principles of physiology, kinesiology, and anatomy.
• Medical clearance process for athletic participation.
• Medical diagnostic and physical therapy equipment.

Ability to:

• Plan, coordinate and implement a comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine program.
• Evaluate and assess the condition and progress of student athletes in therapeutic, rehabilitative and conditioning program.
• Evaluate and treat a variety of athletic injuries using therapeutic devices.
• Train and provide work direction to student trainers.
• Act decisively in emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Exercise sound judgment, independently.
• Supervise student assistants as needed.
• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Environmental Demands

Occasional work performed alone
Constant work around and with people

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing stairs
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional pushing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional twisting of body
• Occasional use of manual dexterity
• Occasional use of tactile acuity
• Occasional use of visual acuity from a distance, with depth, and for color
• Frequent work at a rapid pace
• Frequent reaching, high, low, and level
• Frequent audio acuity at all ranges, including speech
• Frequent visual acuity for reading
• Constant sitting
• Constant use of clear oral communication

Tools & Equipment Used

Standard Office Equipment.

Application Deadline Date
March 24, 2026

Open Date
01/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Failure to follow the requirements below may result in your application being disqualified.

Required documents and applications are only accepted through the online process. Please do not mail or fax your application.

Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date.

Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts. Finalists will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university institutions prior to the final interview.

Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s) (non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date.

Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates.

Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items:

REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate.

Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024.

Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are legally authorized to work in the United States.

All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is legally authorized to work in the United States.

District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources.

Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. List of References
2. Resume
3. Transcripts
4. Training/Certification Document

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Cover Letter