Part-Time Assistant Athletic Trainer

Details•San Diego, CA

10d•$50 - $55

About The Position

This is a part-time temporary, non benefit-based position with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2026. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding. The Assistant Athletic Trainer-Part time is responsible for specific aspects of health care in the athletic environment. This includes prevention of athletic injuries; recognition and evaluation of injuries; management, treatment, and disposition of athletic injuries; assisting with rehabilitation of athletic injuries; limited organization and administration; and education and counseling of athletes, as outlined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). This position must maintain appropriate certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) as required in the field.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
NATA Certification (ATC).
American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification.
California driver’s license required within six weeks of hire.
Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
Basic supervisory skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact and work with a broad range of people using tact and diplomacy.
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and employees as required by University policy, FERPA, HIPAA, and the Buckley Amendment, as amended.
Comprehensive working knowledge of all Athletics and Sports Medicine departmental policies and procedures, as well as understanding and adherence to external governing agencies’ regulations and requirements.
Excellent skills in the use of specific equipment and tools as identified below.

Responsibilities

Oversee selection of proper fitting plus maintenance of protective equipment, including the use of adhesive tape, bandages, and orthoses.
Reduce and control environmental hazards, thereby creating a safe environment.
Advise the coaching staff of general and specific health practices, training activities and programs.
Practice Universal Precautions (OSHA) when exposed to bodily fluids.
Through observance of daily practices and contests, and working in the athletic training room, identify and evaluate the severity of athletic injuries.
Evaluate acute injuries with referrals to team physician(s).
Evaluate chronic injuries.
Assess patient progress.
Assess illnesses with referrals to team physician(s).
Coordinate all team physician appointments.
Provide emergency and first aid care and treatment of acute injuries.
Implement athletic training staff emergency care procedures.
Facilitate transportation logistics to expedite emergency care.
Time permitting, provide first aid and injury referral of non-intercollegiate and club sport participants.
Under supervision of the team physician, administer therapeutic modalities.
Design and implement injury rehabilitation programs.
Implement a sport-specific and injury-specific “return to play” plan.
Design and fit specific orthopedic devices.
Apply therapeutic and protective bandaging and wrapping for practices and contests.
Maintain accurate health, injury, treatment, and rehabilitation for individual athletes.
Maintain daily treatment records and rehabilitation progress notes in consultation with full-time sports medicine staff.
Protect the athlete’s privacy.
Maintain athletic training room facilities in a safe and sanitary condition.
Counsel and advise student athletes and coaches in rehabilitation, conditioning, diet, nutrition, use of ergogenic aids, and the psychology of athletes.
Maintain all personal certification requirements, including CEUs for NATA certification.
Be aware of and practice the NATA Code of Ethics.
Foster and maintain positive student body and faculty relations.