As part of our equity and diversity commitment and continuing effort to offer career ladder opportunities to our employees, the following position is being offered as a promotional recruitment effort. Only current state staff on-campus may apply.

Job No: 538799; 5/6/2024

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Assistant Trainer II
Athletics Department

Salary Range: $4,366 - $8,461/Monthly

Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; exempt classification.

Essential Functions: Under general supervision, the incumbent performs the full range of clinical athletic training functions, which involves the planning, organization, and delivery of daily athletic training services to students involved in athletics. Work assignments may involve related activities and other duties as assigned. Typical work duties include but are not limited to the following: prevent, recognize, and assess athletic injuries. Implement preventive and rehabilitation programs to treat athletic injuries using the appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments; consult with more senior athletic trainers, physicians, and other health professionals on injuries and treatment plans and coordinate with the coaching staff. Inform coaching staff and other health professionals on the status of injuries and treatment plans; use a variety of therapeutic modalities in accordance with physician orders, including, but not limited to, heat, cold, light, sound, electricity, and rehabilitation and exercise equipment, and apply bandages, tapes, and braces to prevent and treat injuries; advise students on how to prevent injuries and maintain their physical condition. Regularly evaluate the physical condition of student-athletes; counsel athletes and staff regarding conditioning, athletic training, and rehabilitation. Assist in designing conditioning programs to prevent injuries; attend/cover practices and athletic events and provide medical emergency coverage to student-athletes. Travel with sports teams to away games as needed’ maintain equipment and cleanliness of the athletic training and rehabilitation facilities; maintain appropriate training room records of injuries, treatment plans, and progress; assist in supervising the athletic training facility and the work of student workers/trainers; and provide athletic training services for various camps and clinics as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Kinesiology or a related field of study is required. The incumbent must possess and maintain BOC certification. In addition, the incumbent is required to possess and maintain certification in CPR/ AED (cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation) for the Professional Rescuer and first aid. Incumbent must possess a general knowledge of the principles and practices of Athletic Training, including conditioning and injury prevention, as well as injury assessment and rehabilitation; the full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis; other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage; effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment; rules, regulations, and guidelines established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) pertaining to student-athletes, their training, sports medicine care, health and safety; Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling Blood Borne Pathogens; maintaining training room records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards; and following insurance procedures. Incumbent must be able to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity; develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs; manage and treat injuries; use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities, rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries; determine appropriate referrals to other health care professionals; recognize life-threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid; use a computer to perform medical, insurance and other recordkeeping functions; and work in an environment with competing priorities. Incumbent must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes, coaches, and administrators. Incumbent must also serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians, and other health professionals. Must be physically capable and willing to work long hours with possible heavy lifting involved. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Previous experience providing athletic training at the high school or college level as an intern or certified Athletic Trainer.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on May 20, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply.  Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship.  We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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