Sports Medicine - Athletic Trainer

Westcliff University•Irvine, CA

152d•$72,000 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Westcliff University is a leader in innovative global education, respected for its transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. The university's tagline is “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” The Sports Medicine Team is essential in supporting the health and performance of the Westcliff student-athletes while contributing to the excellence of the athletic programs. Westcliff Athletics is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and competes in the California Pacific Conference (Cal Pac). This is a growing program, and the athletic trainer will play a significant role in its growth.

Requirements

Must be BOC certified.
Must have current CPR/AED certification.
Proficient in computer skills.
Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Applicants must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license in order to travel to and from practices and home competitions.

Nice To Haves

NATA Membership preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the organization and supervision of student-athletes in all sports, with primary sports responsibility to be determined by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.
Assist with pre-participation physical examinations and medical clearance paperwork.
Prepare timely and accurate documents, e.g., injury/illness reports, care and reconditioning updates, daily athletic training records, injury/illness summaries for coaches, medical and other correspondence.
Properly document injuries as well as treatment and rehabilitation sessions of injured athletes.
Assist with administering athletic insurance and follow up with Insurance Coordinator and student athlete as needed.
Utilize evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques when providing health care for student-athletes.
Refer student athletes to the Team Physician, Physical Therapists, Hospital Emergency Rooms, or other Allied Healthcare Facilities/ or Specialists, as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with Coaches, Team Physicians, Athletic Training staff and other Westcliff University staff (including Academics) regarding injured or sick athletes including strength and conditioning parameters and limitations associated with injury rehabilitation.
Maintain athletic training facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition.
Maintain a work schedule in the athletic training room in cooperation with and as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Be familiar and up to date with current protocols regarding Concussion, Heat Illness, Inclement Weather, etc.
Follow departmental Emergency Action Plans.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine.