"Athletic Trainer II"

Athletic Trainer II

Classification: Athletic Trainer II

Department: Athletics

Sub-Division:

Salary Range: $4,584 - $5,424 per month

Appointment Type: Ongoing

Time Base: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF: Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California's revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary: It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University's mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position: The Athletics department at Cal State Fullerton strives to provide an intercollegiate athletics program that is an integral part of the total educational experience at Cal State Fullerton (CSUF), and fits within the overall mission of the University. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Assistant Athletic Trainer (Athletic Trainer II). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is housed in the Athletic Department and will report to the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine. The Assistant Athletic Trainer supervises the care of student athletes competing in the University's Athletic programs. This position will work with assigned team(s), while working with additional programs at the discretion of their supervisor. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries within the University's comprehensive sports medicine program. Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs and customize preventative strategies and programs to each patient. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Kinesiology or a related field of study or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities. Two years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment. General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment, and rehabilitation. Knowledge of the full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis, as well as other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage. Ability to effectively use rehabilitation and exercise equipment, Ability to follow the rules, regulations, and guidelines established by the campuses' governing national collegiate athletic associations pertaining to student athletes, their training, sports medicine care, and health and safety. Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens. Knowledge of the requirements for maintaining medical records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards and following insurance procedures. Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity, develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs, and manage and treat injuries. Ability to use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries. Ability to determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals. Ability to recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid. Ability to use a computer to perform medical, insurance, and other recordkeeping functions. Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities. Possession of strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes. Ability to demonstrate full-to-advanced proficiency in the skills and abilities of the Athletic Trainer. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and administrative skills involved in coordinating an athletic training and sports medicine program. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU 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 complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications: Equivalent to a master'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. Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in High School, Collegiate, or Professional environment. Must have knowledge of a large range of medical problems. Assessment, evaluation skills and working with other healthcare professionals will be required. Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines. Thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation. Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situations when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff and families. Must have the ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.