Athletic Trainer

UCLA•Los Angeles, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Athletic Trainer. This is a limited, part-time position with a targeted hourly salary range of $30.63/hour - $50.00/hour. Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine, coordinate, at a high level, athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation to UCLA varsity student-athletes. Organize injury prevention programs. Share responsibility of Athletic Training services for all sports and student-athletes as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine. This position will be assigned to various coverage needs to support our Olympic Sports as assigned by the Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine. 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.

Requirements

Certified as an Athletic Trainer in good standing with the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification) required.
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 the ability to 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.

Nice To Haves

Education and relevant experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; Master’s Degree preferred.
Previous NCAA Division I experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Departmental, University, Big Ten, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations are preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation to UCLA varsity student-athletes.
Organize injury prevention programs.
Provide Athletic Training services for assigned sports and student-athletes.
Coordinate physical exams for teams.
Evaluate, treat, and document injuries.
Design and supervise rehabilitation programs.
Supervise and counsel sports medicine student interns.
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.
Perform administrative and other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.