Associate Athletic Trainer

UCLA•Los Angeles, CA

10d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Associate Athletic Trainer – Football / Head Football Athletic Trainer. This is a contract, full-time position with a targeted annual salary range of $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan. Under the supervision of the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Medicine – Football, coordinate, at a high level, athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation to UCLA student-athletes. Organize injury prevention programs. Share responsibility of Athletic Training services for Football and student-athletes. This position will be assigned specific coverage for Football and/or other sports as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine –Football and/or Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine. Specific coverage will be determined upon review of applications. Athletic Training services to include: coordination of physical exams for team, evaluation, treatment and documentation of injuries, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and supervise and counsel sports medicine student interns assigned to practice and game coverage. Communicate and document athletes' progress to athletic training staff, physicians, conditioning staff and coaches. Maintain written and computerized documentation on all athletes' injuries, treatments and rehabilitation. Refer injured athletes to UCLA team physicians as appropriate. Administrative and other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine. All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities:

Requirements

Education and relevant experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree
Certified as an Athletic Trainer in good standing with the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification)
Must be CPR/AED certified
Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as related to musculoskeletal athletic injuries of the peripheral joints and spine
Ability to perform clinical and sideline evaluation of injury and provide immediate management, as well as design and implement basic treatment programs
Ability to operate therapeutic modalities and exercise equipment
Ability to write and maintain accurate and concise evaluations and treatment records
Working knowledge and basic skill in therapeutic exercise techniques and functional progression programs
Working knowledge and basic skill in application of peripheral joint/soft tissue techniques, protective wraps, tape, and bracing devices
Ability to communicate with and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Staff, Physicians, Coaches, Student-Athletes, and outside vendors through clear and concise correspondence and reports
Working knowledge of common systemic illnesses and management which may interfere with athletic participation
Demonstrated skill in progressing athletes' rehabilitation programs independently or in consultation with Staff Physical Therapist or Team Physicians
Ability to perform under difficult situations and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility
Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems: Skills necessary to perform tasks with speed and accuracy with Microsoft Office applications and Smartabase Injury Tracking Software
Knowledge of Departmental, University, BIG 10, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations are preferred

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
Previous NCAA Division I experience is preferred
Previous experience with NCAA Division 1 Football, Professional Football or other contact sport preferred
Knowledge of Departmental, University, BIG 10, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations are preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, at a high level, athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation to UCLA student-athletes.
Organize injury prevention programs.
Share responsibility of Athletic Training services for Football and student-athletes.
Coordinate of physical exams for team, evaluation, treatment and documentation of injuries, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and supervise and counsel sports medicine student interns assigned to practice and game coverage.
Communicate and document athletes' progress to athletic training staff, physicians, conditioning staff and coaches.
Maintain written and computerized documentation on all athletes' injuries, treatments and rehabilitation.
Refer injured athletes to UCLA team physicians as appropriate.
Administrative and other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.