Job Details
Job Title: Athletic Trainer
Position Type: Classified
Position Code: 3CPE04
FTE: 1.0
Pay Rate (or Annual Salary): $6,829.67 - $7,179.92/month
Job Location: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore, CA 94551
Department: Business, Health, Athletics, Work Experience, and Kinesiology
Job Summary
Under direction, participate in the development, organization, implementation, and supervision of a comprehensive sports medical program for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of physical injuries to athletes in the District’s intercollegiate athletics programs; attend athletic events and serve as first responder in case of athletic emergencies or injury; and train and supervise assistant/associate athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers, and student athletic…
training interns.
Representative Duties
- Participate in the development and implementation of sports medical programs including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student athletes.
- Prepare written policies and procedures in collaboration with the team physician regarding emergency management, treatment, and reconditioning of injuries for athletes; participate in annual review and update of established programs as necessary.
- Oversee, direct, and schedule the day-to-day activities of the athletic training staff including the recruitment, guidance, training, and evaluation of assistant/associate athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers, and student athletic training interns in the performance of their duties.
- Schedule and coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions.
- Attend athletic practices and events as required; render emergency First Aid treatment; provide preventative and emergency care for visiting teams as necessary.
- Provide athletic training services to athletic teams at home and during travel; apply preventive and protective taping and padding for athletes; tape ankles, knees, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and ribs of athletes prior to practice or games.
- Administer first aid and emergency medical care including lifesaving procedures to student athletes; in the absence of the team physician, make decisions concerning the ability of the injured athlete to participate.
- Coordinate with strength and conditioning staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student athlete needs.
- Evaluate athletic injuries; administer conditioning/rehabilitation by use of massage, heat, cold, and vibration of hydro-whirlpool as prescribed by team physician; recommend treatment of athletes.
- Administer the use of rehabilitation equipment; operate related therapeutic modalities as directed by the team’s physician; maintain treatment room equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Refer injured students to the team physician, college health center, or appropriate medical facility as necessary.
- Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.
- Assist the college physician and health personnel with athletic health screening examination arrangements.
- Inspect and evaluate dressing rooms, showers, playing fields, and athletic equipment to reduce hazards.
- Assist in the development of the sports medical program budget; prepare budget for athletic first aid medical supplies and equipment; assist in the ordering of training room supplies and equipment.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program.
- Facilitate communication between athletes, coaches, parents, administration, and community concerning the health and physical status of athletes.
- With the advice of the insurance agent, review athletic insurance coverage and assist student athletes and staff in the correct submission of insurance claims.
- Provide information to athletes on the care and prevention of athletic injuries; inform and advise athletes on various health topics including nutrition and diet.
- Work to assist athletes with various personal, social, and educational problems as well as goals and objectives; provide professional referrals as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and detailed injury and treatment reports about student athletes; prepare, maintain, and update a variety of forms, records, and reports including physicals, daily treatment logs, injury evaluation forms, daily coach’s report and student trainer hours.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Education and Experience
Education/Training: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in sports medicine, physiology, anatomy, health education, physical education, or a related field.
Experience: Two years of responsible experience working as a certified athletic trainer preferably working in an athletic program at the secondary level or higher.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification. Valid First Aid and CPR certificate issued by the American Red Cross. Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.
