California Lutheran University Hiring for Athletic Trainer at California, United States Full Time

Athletic Trainer

Position Category: Staff (Exempt)
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 0.92
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders
for a global society who are strong in character and judgment,
confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service
and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the
university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and
graduate students who come from across the nation and around the
world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a
federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is
looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working
in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive
learning and work environment that values individual differences
and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
Perform athletic training services of health care coverage for 22
men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports teams and 6 JV teams.
California Lutheran University is a member of the Southern
California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and an NCAA Division
III institution.

Representative Duties:

• Provide preventative and therapeutic treatments and athletic
  training coverage as assigned by the Director of Athletics with
  secondary reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer for athletic
  teams.
• Provide care to all student athletes including prevention,
  evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. E
• Manage the training room: referring injuries to the appropriate
  medical facilities. E
• Assist in preparing and maintaining appropriate athletic injury
  care records and reports as required following all NCAA, HIPPA, and
  NATA guidelines. E
• Perform performance training for Cal Lutheran athletes during
  their seasons and non-traditional seasons. Develop strength and
  conditioning programming for intercollegiate athletes.
• Monitor pre-existing health conditions of student athletes
  involved in intercollegiate athletics. E
• Provide medical services during games and practices, home and
  away, throughout the regular school year and vacation periods when
  necessary. E
• Responsible for assisting in communicating to student athletes
  and coaches the Department’s health insurance policies. E
• Provide general athletic room services. E
• Perform skills as outlined by the NATABOC and NATA Educational
  Council. E
• Work with the team physician to complete pre-season physical
  examinations and weekly treatments. E
• Supervise student athletic trainers E
• Supervise certified trainers as needed for coverage of contests
  and practices. E
• Attend athletic department meetings and other university
  functions as assigned. E
• Perform other related administrative and committee duties as
  assigned. E

E = Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:

• Excellent organizational, supervisory and problem-solving
  skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer proficiency
• Experience in budgetary and supervisory endeavors associated
  with athletic training.
• Multiple activity coordination and simultaneous project
  management
• Sports medicine and related field for prevention and treatment
  of injuries.
• Body mechanics principles, flexibility and strength
  training.
• Basic elements of pedagogy of Sports Medicine
• Goals and objectives of assigned activity.
• Operation and use of Sports Medicine equipment.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Public speaking techniques
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite – including Word, Excel and
  PowerPoint

Ability To:

• Participate in rigorous physical activities.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Maintain routine records.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined
  guidelines.
• Operate, service and make minor repairs on equipment.
• Develop and teach strength and conditioning curriculum for
  intercollegiate athletes
• Learn new software and systems as needed for reporting and
  record keeping of Athletic related injuries
• Work business and extended hours, including some evening and
  weekends

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: A Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic
Training or related field, NATABOC certification and CSCS
certification and four years of experience in athletic training at
a college or university or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:
Current CPR and first aid certification, certification teach
CPR
Master’s Degree
Two or more years working with four year intercollegiate athletes
implementing strength and conditioning programming.
Class B CA license certification

Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California driver’s license
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized
agency
Current NATABOC athletic training certificate

Physical Abilities:

Working Environment:
Indoor and outdoor work environment; driving a vehicle to conduct
work; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to evening,
weekend, nights and holiday work hours and varying working
hours

Posting Number: Staff001532022
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 09/26/2022
Position End Date:
Open Date: 09/09/2022
Close Date: 10/2/2022
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/9861

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,
activity or facility of the University on the basis of these
factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s
policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please
contact the Human Resources Department for further information or
to request an accommodation.

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