Assistant Athletic Trainer (Athletic Trainer II)

California State University, Fullerton•Fullerton, CA

5d•$4,908 - $7,150•Onsite

About The Position

California State University, Fullerton is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer for its Athletics department. The position supervises care for student-athletes in University athletic programs, working with assigned teams and additional programs as directed by the supervisor. It is responsible for preventing, evaluating, managing, and rehabilitating injuries as part of the University's comprehensive sports medicine program, and for coordinating injury-prevention programs and individualized preventive strategies. The role reports to the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine. It requires 20%–30% travel and may involve work during some campus holidays. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment.
General knowledge of athletic training principles and practices, including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment, and rehabilitation.
Knowledge of therapeutic modalities, their practical use and physiological basis, and preventive and treatment methods such as taping, bracing, and massage.
Ability to effectively use rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
Ability to follow campus and governing collegiate athletic association rules and guidelines related to student-athletes, training, sports medicine care, and health and safety.
Knowledge of OSHA standards for handling blood-borne pathogens.
Knowledge of medical-record maintenance requirements, including HIPAA standards, and insurance procedures.
Ability to assess and evaluate injuries and their severity, develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs, and manage and treat injuries.
Ability to use appropriate therapeutic modalities, treatments, rehabilitation equipment, and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries.
Ability to determine appropriate referrals to other health care professionals.
Ability to recognize life-threatening situations and administer appropriate emergency aid.
Ability to use a computer for medical, insurance, and other recordkeeping functions.
Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes.
Full-to-advanced proficiency in Athletic Trainer skills and abilities.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and administrative skills in coordinating an athletic training and sports medicine program.
Valid California driver’s license.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent to a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Athletic Training, Physical Education, Kinesiology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in a high school, collegiate, or professional environment.
Knowledge of a large range of medical problems.
Assessment and evaluation skills, including experience working with other healthcare professionals.
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions about assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decisions under state licensure guidelines.
Thorough, detailed injury tracking and documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively in high-stress situations with patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.

Responsibilities

Supervise the care of student-athletes competing in University athletic programs.
Work with assigned team(s) and additional programs at the discretion of the supervisor.
Prevent, evaluate, manage, and rehabilitate injuries within the University's comprehensive sports medicine program.
Coordinate and implement injury-prevention programs and customized preventative strategies for each patient.
Perform other duties as assigned.