ATHLETIC TRAINER (INCLUDING BENEFITS)

City of Santa Fe Springs

California (MO)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 76,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Rowland Unified School District seeks an Athletic Trainer to support Nogales High School and Rowland High School. The role involves injury prevention, evaluation and rehabilitation for student-athletes, with scheduling around game times and a flexible work calendar.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in related field, ATC certification, and First Aid/CPR. Two positions are available and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in physical education, athletic training, health or a directly related field is required.
At least six months of paid or volunteer experience in an athletic training environment.
Valid ATC certification (BOC) must be maintained as a condition of employment; First Aid certification and CPR are required.

Responsibilities

Prevent, recognize, evaluate, manage, treat and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
Administer preventative or rehabilitative treatment to students and athletes in school sports.
Serve as liaison among students, parents, coaches and physicians; provide information and guidance to coaches and faculty.

Skills

Athletic training

First aid

Liaison with coaches/physicians

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical education, athletic training, health or related

Job description

POSITION

ASSIGNMENT

There are currently two (2) positions available for Athletic Trainer, one (1) at Nogales High School and one (1) at Rowland High School. The positions are eight (8) hours a day, ten and half (10.5) months a year. These positions include benefits. The reporting hours will vary due to the scheduling of games. An eligibility list is being established to fill the current vacancies and hire substitutes for the next six (6) months.

FILING PERIOD

Applications for this position will be accepted on-line only August 13, 2026 to September 3, 2026.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Under the direction of the High School Principal or designee, performs a variety of activities involved in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries; administers preventative or rehabilitative treatment to students and athletes engaged in various school sports; provides information, in-service, and guidance to coaches and faculty; serves as a liaison between the students, parents, coaches, and physicians in evaluation, management, treatment, and long‑term rehabilitation of athletic injuries; and works a flexible schedule.

CLASSIFIED SALARY RANGE

21.5

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

A Bachelor's degree in physical education, athletic training, health or a directly related field from an accredited college is required.

EXPERIENCE

At least six months of paid and/or volunteer experience working in an athletic training environment.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT APPLICATION

Proof of Education: Bachelor's Degree, or copy of highest completed degree (/BA/MA) (Copy of diploma or official transcripts on watermarked paper/letterhead); and
A valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) issued by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; and
A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate; and
A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENT

A valid, Class C, California Driver License and a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required and must be maintained during employment;
A valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) issued by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment;
A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

EXAMINATION

Structured Interview/Technical Project

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION – FIRST AID AND CPR COURSES

This position requires a valid First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.

OPTION 1: A‑B‑CPR‑Online Training – http://www.a-b-cpr-onlinetraining.com/
OPTION 2: NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION – http://www.nationalcprfoundation.com/
OPTION 3: AMERICAN RED CROSS – http://www.redcross.org/ux/take-a-class
OPTION 4: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION – http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/CPR_UCM_001118_SubHomePage.jsp

PROOF OF EDUCATION

If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/ RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.

ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT

New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire.

APPOINTMENT

Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's/seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance. In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.

PROCESSING FEE

New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of the processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.

VETERANS CREDIT

For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit. Veteran’s credit can only be applied upon initial hire.

VACATION

Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part‑time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments.

HOLIDAYS

For twelve month employees, fifteen (15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year.

SICK LEAVE

One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection. The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

EDUCATIONAL STIPEND

Beginning the 2022‑23 school year, all permanent employees who have an earned Bachelor’s or Master’s degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend. Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any mid‑year degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department.

Bachelor’s degree are eligible for an annual $500 stipend.
Bachelor’s and Master’s degree are eligible for an annual $1000 stipend

RETIREMENT

Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

PEPRA Member - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, 2012. (Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS)
Classic Member - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Do you possess a valid CA Driver License?

Please identify your highest level of education.

No high school diploma
High school or equivalent
Some college coursework
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree or higher

The experience requirement for this position is: One year of paid experience providing first aid, preventative and rehabilitative treatment to athletes is required. Please briefly describe you meet this requirement. Please list your employer(s), the titles of your position(s), the dates of employment for each job in which you gained this experience, and a description of the duties and projects you completed.

Do you have a current/valid National Athletic Trainers Association Certification? If so, please include a copy with your application.

I would be interested in accepting a 8 hour a day / 10.5 month position.

Are you interested in working as a substitute employee?

I have uploaded my proof of education (transcript on letterhead OR diploma). (Required for the application to be considered complete)

I have uploaded a copy of my Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) issued by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer

CONVICTION DISCLOSURE REMINDER I understand that I must disclose reportable criminal convictions and that failure to do so, regardless of expungements, will be cause for any conditional offer of employment to be rescinded due to a failure to disclose. All District staff undergo criminal background checks via the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), regardless of how long ago it was or what state it was in, IT WILL SHOW UP. Please return to the QUESTIONS section if you need to update your application BEFORE submitting your application. I have read and understand the statements above. Selecting "NO" will not absolve you from reporting your conviction properly. This question is intended to be a courtesy reminder for you to report convictions. Failure to disclose reportable convictions WILL cost you a job offer if you are selected for hire.

I certify that I have answered the supplemental questions accurately and truthfully.