About Occidental College
Founded in 1887, Occidental is a nationally recognized, private
college of the liberal arts and sciences, dedicated to providing a
gifted and diverse group of students with a total educational
experience of the highest quality -- one that prepares them for
leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent and
pluralistic world.
What makes Occidental special? An intellectually rigorous academic
environment. Small classroom settings where students collaborate
with professors and their peers while pursuing or discovering their
passion. A beautiful residential campus that offers students
hands-on engagement with the cultural and intellectual resources of
Los Angeles. A community open to stimulating conversation and
divergent points of view. Some 2,100 students from 46 states and 28
countries choose from 41 majors and minors and participate in one
the country’s top undergraduate research programs. Oxy students
routinely win top awards and fellowships; its first Rhodes Scholar
was named in 1907. Dedicated to excellence and equity, Occidental
also is one of the country’s most economically diverse campuses,
according to the New York Times. Some 71 percent of Oxy students
receive some form of financial aid; 20 percent are Pell Grant
recipients; and 19 percent are the first in their family to attend
college
Title: Athletic Trainer
Department: Athletics
Duration: Indefinite - 10 Months
Employment Status: Exempt, Full Time
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine,
the Athletic Trainer assists with executing the duties and
responsibilities of providing exceptional athletic training related
medical services for Oxy’s varsity student-athletes participating
on 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports teams in the
Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
(SCIAC).
Job Duties
70% - Direct student-athlete care, including: design and implement effective and high-quality programs for the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries and illnesses; educate and counsel student-athletes about their injuries and illnesses; provide medical services, including urgent and emergency care, during practices and competitions; apply protective taping, bracing, and padding for student-athletes; execute all processes related to student-athlete…
medical clearances; travel with teams for away competitions, as deemed necessary by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. - (Essential)
20% - Administrative responsibilities, including: execute the
daily operations in the athletic training room and the services
provided by the sports medicine staff; coordinate referrals to
appropriate medical providers and specialists; maintain timely and
accurate documentation relating to student-athlete medical records,
sports medicine services, and athletic training room functions;
coordinate and process insurance claims related to intercollegiate
injuries; communicate and collaborate effectively and
professionally with sports medicine staff, team physicians,
coaches, administrators, and other Athletics department staff;
communicate with parents, when necessary; provide timely updates to
coaches regarding the status on, and treatment plans for,
student-athletes; - (Essential)
10% - Enforce safety procedures; ensure the maintenance of the
athletic training room; including cleaning, disinfecting, and
organizing all equipment, tools, and furnishings; manage inventory;
order and organize supplies and equipment; serve on Athletics
department and College groups and committees, as deemed appropriate
by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine; participate
in continuing education opportunities; maintain good standing with
the NATA Board of Certification; perform other duties as assigned
by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. -
(Essential)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, kinesiology, exercise
science, sports medicine or other fields related to position
responsibilities.
- National Athletic Trainer Association certification in good
standing.
- Current CPR & AED certification.
- Possession of an in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and
physiology, and medical terminology.
- Some experience in college level sports and athletics.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of, and ability to implement,
the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of injury
prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply and comply with
the rules and regulations of the College, the SCIAC conference, and
NCAA Division III.
- Ability to analyze, synthesize and organize data, and present
findings in a comprehensible manner for different audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint), Google drives/folders/forms, Adobe Acrobat, Web
Editing, and social media applications or any combination of
productivity programs applicable to position responsibilities.
- Demonstrated empathy, sensitivity, and emotional intelligence
when working with patient.
- Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and thorough;
skilled at anticipating and preventing potential problems and
handling a wide variety of tasks with efficiency and accuracy.
- Strong commitment to a quality work product.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally, in
writing and electronically.
- Effective interpersonal skills as evidenced in the ability to
collaborate with a variety of constituencies. Demonstrated
commitment to justice, equity, inclusion & diversity.
- Demonstrated skill in adapting to and performing work
effectively in high-volume, high accountability, confidential
environment with multiple and changing priorities.
- Effective organizational, logistical, time management and
planning skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple
tasks/projects simultaneously, prioritize and fulfill the functions
of an office in a timely manner.
- Ability to self-motivate and work independently.
- Ability to provide effective leadership and training, and to
work effectively and professionally across functions, disciplines,
levels, and with diverse groups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in athletic training, sports medicine, exercise
science, kinesiology or related fields.
- Two years of athletic training experience at the collegiate
level.
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $58,586.67/yr
If you are offered this position at Occidental College, your final
base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such
as skills, education, experience, and/or geographic location. In
addition to those factors, Occidental complies with applicable pay
equity laws and considers internal equity among current employees
when developing the final offer. Please keep in mind that the range
mentioned above is the base salary range for the role. Hiring at
the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for
future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous
compensation and benefits package.
