Associate Athletic Trainer – Football

Inside Higher Ed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits starting on day one

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A leading educational institution in California is seeking a qualified Athletic Trainer to manage injury prevention and rehabilitation services for student-athletes. This role involves evaluating injuries, maintaining documentation, and organizing injury prevention programs. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, NATABOC certification, and strong communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with NCAA Division I experience and CPR/AED certification. This is a variable schedule position with compliance requirements for background checks.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics related to athletic injuries.
• Ability to maintain documentation of injuries, treatments and rehabilitation.
• Ability to operate a computer with various software systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate athletic injury prevention and management for student-athletes.
• Organize injury prevention programs.
• Document athletes' progress and communicate with staff and coaches.
• Document athletes' progress and communicate with staff, physicians, coaches and athletes.
• Refer injuries to team physicians as appropriate and maintain records of treatments.

Skills

Clinical evaluation of injury

Therapeutic modalities operation

Communication skills

Therapeutic exercise techniques

Rehabilitation program management

Team collaboration

Computer literacy (Office, Smartabase)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's Degree

Certified Athletic Trainer (NATABOC)

CPR/AED Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Smartabase Injury Tracking Software

Job description

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Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Medicine - Football, coordinate, at a high level, athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation to UCLA student-athletes. Organize injury prevention programs. Share responsibility of Athletic Training services for Football and student-athletes. This position will be assigned specific coverage for Football and/or other sports as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine - Football and/or Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine. Specific coverage will be determined upon review of applications. Athletic Training services to include: coordination of physical exams for team, evaluation, treatment and documentation of injuries, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and supervise and counsel sports medicine student interns assigned to practice and game coverage. Communicate and document athletes' progress to athletic training staff, physicians, conditioning staff and coaches. Maintain written and computerized documentation on all athletes' injuries, treatments and rehabilitation. Refer injured athletes to UCLA team physicians as appropriate. Administrative and other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common.
• Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous NCAA Division I experience. (Preferred)
• Previous experience with NCAA Division 1 Football, Professional Football or other contact sport preferred. (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as related to musculoskeletal athletic injuries of the peripheral joints and spine. (Required)
• Ability to perform clinical and sideline evaluation of injury and provide immediate management, as well as design and implement basic treatment programs. (Required)
• Ability to operate therapeutic modalities and exercise equipment. (Required)
• Ability to write and maintain accurate and concise evaluations and treatment records. (Required)
• Working knowledge and basic skill in therapeutic exercise techniques and functional progression programs. (Required)
• Working knowledge and basic skill in application of peripheral joint/soft tissue techniques, protective wraps, tape, and bracing devices. (Required)
• Ability to communicate with and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Staff, Physicians, Coaches, Student-Athletes, and outside vendors through clear and concise correspondence and reports. (Required)
• Working knowledge of common systemic illnesses and management which may interfere with athletic participation. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in progressing athletes' rehabilitation programs independently or in consultation with Staff Physical Therapist or Team Physicians. (Required)
• Ability to perform under difficult situations and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility. (Required)
• Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems: Skills necessary to perform tasks with speed and accuracy with Microsoft Office applications and Smartabase Injury Tracking Software. (Required)
• Knowledge of Departmental, University, BIG 10, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations are preferred. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Education and relevant experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree. (Required)
• Master’s Degree. (Preferred)
• Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
• Certified as an Athletic Trainer in good standing with the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification). (Required)
• Must be CPR/AED certified. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
• Ability to work odd hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed. (Required)
• Ten percent ability to travel for position duties and tasks as needed. (Required)

Schedule

Variable

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

Complete Position Description

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