Athletic Trainer I

Careers Listing•Fullerton, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Athletic Trainer I assists in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses. Works with assigned sport programs and collaborates with physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to support the health and safety of student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer I participates in the daily operation of the sports medicine program and provides practice and competition coverage as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

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.
Course work must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.
General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment and rehabilitation.
Knowledge of full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis.
Knowledge of other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage.
Knowledge of effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment.
Knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines established by the campuses’ governing national collegiate athletic associations (e.g., National Collegiate Athletics Association or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) pertaining to student athletes, their training, sports medicine care, and health and safety.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens.
Knowledge of maintaining medical records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
Knowledge of following insurance procedures.
Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity.
Ability to develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries.
Ability to use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries.
Ability to determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals.
Ability to recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid.
Ability to use a computer to perform medical, insurance and other recordkeeping functions.
Ability to work in an environment with competing priorities.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes and serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians, and other health professionals.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment.
Must obtain working knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and conference rules while also reporting any violations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field.
Previous experience providing athletic training services in a collegiate or high school athletics environment.
Experience with electronic medical record systems (e.g., SportsWare or similar).
Experience working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary sports medicine team.

Responsibilities

Assists in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illnesses.
Works with assigned sport programs.
Collaborates with physicians, athletic trainers, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to support the health and safety of student-athletes.
Participates in the daily operation of the sports medicine program.
Provides practice and competition coverage as assigned.
Travel with athletic teams to away competitions may be required.
Maintain confidentiality of medical records in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
Report any violations of NCAA and conference rules.