Job Details

San Mateo County Community College District

Athletic Trainer (Part-time)

Position Number: 6505604
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Athletic Trainer (Part-time)

Campus: Canada College

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: 60

Bargaining Unit: CSEA

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 18

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

The Athletic Trainer performs professional work involved in the preventative and on-site care of students in the athletic program. Under direction, the employee researches, advises, and coordinates programs of preventative care and therapeutic treatment for student athletes, and provides immediate first-aid and referrals to outside providers in emergencies and other injury or illness situations as appropriate. Public contact is extensive and primarily involves students and staff for the purpose of exchanging information related to prevention, care, and therapeutic treatment of sports-related injuries. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to analyze and interpret data for the resolution of frequent minor and occasional major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment can be costly in student health and employee time. An Athletic Trainer is not a medical practitioner and is limited to providing first aid and therapeutic treatments and making referrals to medical practitioners. An Athletic Trainer can lead the work of other staff and student assistants as assigned.

The duties of certain classes of jobs are subject to fluctuations in daily working hours which are not susceptible to administrative control. As a consequence, the Board, in accordance with Education Code Section 88026, exempts these classes from overtime compensation for service in excess of the hours in the workday, but agrees that hours worked in excess of the hours in a workweek, or for hours worked on a holiday, will be compensated on an overtime basis. The classes to which this section applies are: Athletic Trainer, Theatre Technician/Events Coordinator, Theatre Events Manager, and KCSM Underwriter.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

Exchanges information with students and staff regarding various exercises, preventative care, rehabilitation programs, first-aid and follow-up referrals, safety equipment and supplies, and other information related to student-athlete health and safety
Serves as a technical advisor to staff and athletes on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safety techniques and athletic training
Participates in student orientation and other programs by making presentations to small and large groups as assigned
Drives a motor vehicle to off-site locations
Confers with emergency and other medical providers regarding injury follow-up and rehabilitation recommendations
Attends workshops, conferences, and other activities to obtain current information
Researches and designs injury prevention programs and training schedules for student athletes and staff; lectures to students and staff, and demonstrates proper ways of throwing, bending, twisting and other key physical movements within various sports
Applies padding, tape, ankle supports, and other supplies to athletes as required
Monitors, documents, and confers with staff and others regarding the rehabilitation progress made by students following injuries
Attends on- and off-site athletic events with student athletes and staff
Operates a variety of first aid, adaptive, and sports-related equipment, including whirlpool, ultra-sound, exercise machines, weights, and other equipment
Provides first aid and therapeutic treatment for injured physical education and student athletes as required
Contacts ambulances and other emergency medical providers as required
Researches and designs rehabilitation programs as part of continued student participation in sports activities
Makes recommendations for and monitors progress of various forms of therapy, and use of applicable equipment and supplies
Schedules and coordinates athletic physical examinations as required
Completes and routes student insurance, injury and other forms in conjunction with health center and management staff
Uses a variety of computer software to set up and prepare documentation, and to compose and prepare special and regular reports, routine correspondence, memoranda and other written materials
Performs inventory of department equipment and supplies; makes recommendations for the modification or purchase of new equipment and supplies
Performs other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

Principles of physiology, kinesiology, and anatomy, safe and injury preventative movement, ligaments, muscles, rehabilitation care of athletic injury, and other applicable aspects of sports physiology
Resources available to obtain current information on prevention, therapy, and care of sports-related injuries
Techniques, equipment, and supplies available for safety and therapy related to sports and sports injuries
Emergency care, such as first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques

Skill in:

Evaluating and assessing the condition and progress of student athletes in therapeutic, rehabilitative, and conditioning programs
Treating a variety of athletic-related injuries using therapeutic devices
Respectful, tactful and sensitive interaction with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Organizing, documenting, and maintaining equipment and supply inventories
Oral communication, including giving clear and concise instructions and public speaking
Using a variety of computer software for record keeping, research, and preparation of documents

Ability to:

Plan, coordinate, and implement a comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine program
Work effectively as part of a customer service team
Operate an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Work confidently and decisively in crisis or emergency situations

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in physical education, athletic training, physical therapy, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Two years of successful work experience of increasing responsibility in an athletic environment with responsibilities including injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, therapeutic techniques and exercises, and use of appropriate equipment and supplies
Skill in training and leading the work of others
Demonstrated skill in oral communication, including giving clear and concise instructions
Skill in the use of spreadsheets and a variety of computer software to set up and maintain files, compose and prepare correspondence, reports, and track data
Possession of a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate
Current Athletic Trainer (ATC) Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff

Additional Information:
Physical/Other Requirements

This classification requires oral communication and public speaking, including persuasive communication; data analysis and comparison; visual acuity; good memory; patience, tact and sensitivity; rapid response and movements; reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, crawling, tumbling; moving people and objects of moderate to heavy weight; exposure to varying climates; exposure to blood and other body fluids and manual dexterity to perform the essential functions.

Benefits: Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Optional tax-deferred flexible benefit 403(b) and 457 plans are available. Classified employees may participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.

Annual Security Report

San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

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