Pool - Athletic Trainer

California State University•Carson, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Athletic Trainer I performs the full range of clinical athletic training functions, which involves the planning, organization, and delivery of daily athletic training services to students involved in athletics. The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification. Athletic Trainer I typically perform duties that include some or all of the following:

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; full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis; other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage; effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment; 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; Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens; maintaining medical records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards; and following insurance procedures.
Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity; develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries; use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries; determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals; recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid; use a computer to perform medical, insurance and other record keeping functions; and work in an environment with competing priorities. Incumbents must possess 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.
Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer.
Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license.
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Prevent, recognize, and assess athletic injuries
Implement preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments
Consult with more senior Athletic Trainers, 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 plants
Use a variety of therapeutic modalities in accordance with physician orders 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
Advise students on how to prevent injuries and maintain their physical condition
Regularly evaluate the physical condition of student athletes
Counsel athletes and staff regarding conditioning, athletic training, and rehabilitation
Assist in designing conditioning programs to prevent injuries
May attend practices and athletic events and provide medical emergency coverage to student athletes
Travel with sports teams to away games as needed
May provide access to over the counter medication for student athletes in accordance with physician directions, applicable university policy, and legal guidelines, and ensuring required documentation
Maintain equipment and cleanliness of the athletic training and rehabilitation facilities
Maintain appropriate medical records of injuries, treatment plans, and progress
May assist in monitoring the work of student interns/trainers.