Substitute Athletic Trainer

Gavilan College•Gilroy Campus, CA

About The Position

This is a part-time, temporary position of up to 29 hours per week, classified and non-benefitted, on Salary Schedule Track 20. The current pay rate is $40.11 per hour. Under general supervision, the Substitute Athletic Trainer develops and implements health services for the care and prevention of student-athlete injuries; provides first aid, emergency medical care, and injury rehabilitation; teaches within the physical education curriculum; manages athletics equipment; and performs related duties as assigned. The role oversees athletic trainers and student trainers, maintains confidential student health and injury records, supports pre-participation screenings, counsels students and makes referrals, and coordinates with physicians and other health providers. It provides coverage at practices and athletic events, responds to campus medical emergencies, prepares athletes for competition, administers therapeutic and rehabilitation modalities, and maintains training areas, equipment, supplies, and inventories. The position also travels to athletic events, assists with budgets and policies, inspects fields and equipment for hazards, and performs basic clerical and communication duties. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, running during emergencies, climbing, bending, stooping, typing and handling treatment or athletic equipment, lifting up to 75 pounds, and carrying equipment for long distances and durations.

Requirements

Knowledge of athletic injury types and symptoms, prevention, care, treatment, and first aid methods.
Knowledge of physical education and athletic program policies, procedures, and objectives.
Knowledge of techniques for training and providing work direction to trainers and student interns.
Knowledge of advanced anatomy and physiology.
Broad understanding of legal issues related to student athletics.
Knowledge of athletic equipment repair, maintenance, and inventory.
Knowledge of athletic training methods, practices, terminology, and techniques, including injury prevention and physical therapy equipment.
Knowledge of basic safety practices and principles, rules for safe equipment operation, and medical scope and limits of authority.
Skill in identifying, prescribing treatment for, and treating athletic injuries.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral directions.
Skill in applying therapeutic treatments, equipment, and conditioning programs.
Proficiency using athletic training and physical therapy equipment.
Ability to communicate injured student-athletes' needs effectively to coaches, student-athletes, and administrators.
Ability to work with physicians, hospitals, clinics, EMTs/paramedics, and insurance companies and to use time effectively.
Ability to operate a personal computer with word-processing and database programs, a calculator, and standard office equipment.
Basic recordkeeping and report-writing skills.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and the public.
Interpersonal communication skills, including tact, patience, and courtesy.
Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
First aid certificate and CPR certificate.
Athletic Trainer certification recognized by the National Commission on Health Certifying Agencies and the American Medical Association, as required by California Community College Athletic Association Bylaw 9.2.3.
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in health services, physical therapy, or a closely related field, and one year of experience as a health services technician or athletic trainer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds and carrying equipment for long distances and durations.

Responsibilities

Oversee, direct, and schedule athletic trainers and athletic training students; recruit, guide, train, and evaluate trainers and interns.
Review student health histories, inform faculty of health problems, and maintain confidential student health records.
Coordinate and assist physicians with pre-participation athlete screenings.
Counsel students with health or injury problems and refer them to health agencies as appropriate.
Determine, in the absence of the team physician, whether an athlete is medically able to practice or return to competition.
Identify and treat athletic injuries; provide emergency first aid and medical care, including lifesaving procedures.
Review athletic insurance coverage, assist students with insurance submissions, complete insurance forms, and maintain medical usage records and reports.
Respond to campus medical emergencies by administering first aid and CPR as required.
Provide athletic training services at team practices and athletic events; instruct athletes on injuries, reconditioning, and nutrition.
Assist in preparing written policies and procedures for emergency management and the treatment and reconditioning of injured athletes.
Tape and otherwise prepare student-athletes for sporting events.
Administer rehabilitation equipment and physical therapy treatments, including therapeutic modalities; supervise use of training equipment.
Maintain the training area and treatment room in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition.
Travel with college groups to athletic events.
Assist with budget development and recommend and administer functional budgets for first aid supplies and equipment.
Serve as athletic equipment manager; purchase, repair, and maintain supplies and equipment; keep accurate inventories and maintain first aid kits and supplies.
Inspect playing fields and athletic equipment and report health or safety hazards.
Perform basic clerical duties, including posting, filing, and answering the telephone.
Maintain cooperative working relationships and facilitate communication among athletes, trainers, coaches, parents, physicians, and health center personnel.
Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to athletic training and health services.