Athletic Trainer II

California State University•Carson, CA

3d•$4,908 - $7,150•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Athletics Director or designee, the Athletic Trainer II provides for injury prevention and care of the student-athletes representing the University on all intercollegiate athletics teams. Typically, they are more involved in program coordination and assist in program development, especially in the absence of the Head Athletic Trainer. Incumbents often provide training and directions to less experienced Athletic Trainers (AT I). This 12-month appointment includes pre-game and pre-practice preventative taping and rehabilitation, supervision of athletic training students/interns, attendance at home and away intercollegiate contests as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or Athletics Director or designee, practices, post-practices, post-game therapy, and development and implementation and approval of weight training programs and off-season conditioning programs. Duties include evening, weekend, holidays and summer work, maintenance of insurance costs and claims; maintenance of individual student-athlete medical insurance records; management of Athletics Training Room operations. The Athletic Trainer II assists with oversight of care and maintenance of therapeutic and operational equipment used in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries; inspection and recommendations of safety precautions of all athletics facilities and equipment. The Athletic Trainer II will participate in on and off campus community service projects; assists with preparation and maintenance of the Training Room Policy and Procedure Manual; assists with maintenance of the medical files; provides medical counseling and referrals for student-athletes; provides direction to graduate assistants; Assists with preseason meetings with all teams; verifies the completion of student-athlete physical exams; supervises and administers stretching and massage therapy; help oversee internal drug testing policies and procedures. The Athletic Trainer II exercises direct and professional verbal and written communications skills with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, doctors, parents, insurance companies and others as needed. This position has evening, weekend, and holiday expectations.

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.
Equivalent to two (2) years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment.
Valid Driver License
CPR certification
BOC
National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) certification
Comprehensive 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; 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.
Skill in preventative treatment and rehabilitation of intercollegiate athletic-related injuries.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Athletic Training or in a related field.
Current CPR and first AID certification and two (2) years of athletic training experience in an intercollegiate setting
Three years of athletics training experience.

Responsibilities

Injury Prevention and Care of Student-Athletes. Attends, regardless of day, date and time, athletic contests and special events as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee, and performs preventative treatment and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries.
Oversees training room activities and is responsible for inventory control, operation of all equipment, coordination of athletic physical exams and general upkeep of facility, communication with Athletics Director or designee, and coaches relative to injury updates, pre-season conditioning programs and drug/alcohol/tobacco education programs for student-athletes.
As assigned by the Athletics Director or designee assists with preparation and maintenance of policy and procedure guidelines for the Athletics Training program.
Game and practice taping and rehabilitation of injuries. Development, implementation and approval of conditioning and strength training program, including summer supervision of weight room and student-athlete summer conditioning and strength programs.