Associate Athletic Trainer

San José State University • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Reporting to and receiving limited supervision from the Director of Sports
Medicine, the Associate Athletic Trainer independently performs the full range
of clinical athletic training duties. These responsibilities include planning,
organizing, and delivering daily athletic training services to student-athletes.
The role also contributes to the development and organization of the sports
medicine program and provides guidance, training, and direction to less
experienced Athletic Trainers.

Requirements

• Equivalent to bachelor’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
• Possess and maintain BOC (Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer) certification
• Possess and maintain certification in CPR/AED (cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation) for Professional Rescuer and first aid
• Equivalent to two (2) years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment
• A valid driver's license is required for this position. Out of state candidates selected for the position must obtain a State of California driver's license within 10 days of hire in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles regulations.
• Once hired the employee must successfully complete the Defensive Driver Training Program provided by the State of California for California State University campuses.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field of study
• Three (3) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in a college or professional team setting

Responsibilities

• Coordinate athletic training programs and assist in program development, including coordinating training room operations.
• Provide work lead direction and training to Athletic Trainer I and newly hired athletic trainers.
• Prevent, recognize and assess athletic injuries. Implement preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments.
• Develop and administer rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries, including assisting in scheduling and assigning students for therapy.
• Use a variety of therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, heat, cold, light, sound, electricity and rehabilitation and exercise equipment, and apply bandages, tapes, and braces to prevent and treat injuries.
• Consult Head Athletic Trainer, physicians, and other health professionals on injuries and treatment plans and coordinate with the coaching staff.
• Inform coaching staff and other health professionals on the status of injuries and treatment plans.
• Advise student-athletes on how to prevent injuries and maintain their physical condition. Regularly evaluate their physical condition.
• Educate and counsel student-athletes and staff regarding conditioning, athletic training and rehabilitation.
• Assist coaches in designing conditioning programs to prevent injuries.
• Attend practices and athletic events and provide medical emergency coverage to student-athletes. Travel with sports teams to away games as needed.
• Coordinate drug prevention programs and applicable drug testing requirements for student-athletes.
• Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the athletic training facility.
• Maintain appropriate medical records of injuries, treatment plans and progress.
• Assist in maintaining insurance records and monitoring and verifying insurance billings.
• Provide support to the athletic training curriculum by providing clinical instruction to students enrolled in such classes.

Benefits

• San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary [https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees