Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine

Job Posting Details

Payroll Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Code: 9455

Job Open Date: 07/01/2024

Application Review Begins: 7/23/2024

Department Code (Name): ATHL

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 - Non-represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

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Job Posting Details

Payroll Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Code: 9455

Job Open Date: 07/01/2024

Application Review Begins: 7/23/2024

Department Code (Name): ATHL

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 - Non-represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: 21

Hiring/Budgeted Salary or Hourly Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $67,200/yr.

Full Salary Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.

Work Location: Intercollegiate Athletics - 1001

Working Days and Hours: Monday - Sunday, as needed

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: n/a

Special Instructions

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement

UC Santa Barbara is located on the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the top-10 public universities in the nation and is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. The UCSB Athletics Department includes 20 intercollegiate sports teams and 450 student-athletes that compete for championships in the Big West Conference and at the NCAA Division 1 level. The Gauchos have won a record 10 Big West Conference Commissioner's Cups representing the league's all-sports champion.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties

Experienced professional supervising, coordinating and administering all activities related to sports medicine and the Harry Callihan Athletic Training Room. Responsible for the prevention, care, evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries with emphasis on overseeing medical treatment and post injury return to play protocols for all intercollegiate athletic programs. Also, responsible for administrative duties as detailed below and use of strong verbal and written communication. Responsible for keeping accurate documentation and medical records in accordance with applicable federal, state, university and NCAA regulations and bylaws. Be knowledgeable of, and comply with NCAA, Big West and MSPF Conferences, and University rules, policies and regulations applicable to the performance of this position.

Required Qualifications

● Bachelor's Degree in related area

● Certified Athletic Trainer Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association

Special Conditions of Employment

● Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse

● UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act

● Maintain a valid CA driver’s license, a clean DMV record and enrollment in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program

● Satisfactory conviction history background check

● UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

● 35% of Time: Applies professional concepts to provide the full range of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. 1. Initiates and determines the nature, scope, and/or extent of the injury or illness of any intercollegiate athlete. 2. Initiates medical care of athletic illness and injury. 3. Refers and follows-up on injury referral to team physician and consulting physicians. 4. Administers treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries prescribed by team physician and consulting physicians. 5. Application and usage of all therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation techniques/exercise equipment. 6. Applies prophylactic bandages, tape, and braces before all practices and games in an attempt to prevent further injury to the athletes. 7. Advises coaches in the development and implementation of training and conditioning programs for all teams, and the reconditioning of injured athletes. 8. Advises coaches and athletes on guidelines of specific health situations.

● 25% of Time: Maintains accurate medical records and files Prepares and reviews insurance information and claims. Determines training, medical supplies and equipment needs for the ATR. Maintains accurate inventory of all supplies and equipment. Participates in daily infection and sanitation control of the ATR by cleaning and disinfecting all equipment, floors, and tables. Maintains all medical, exercise, and training room equipment. Maintains compliance and certification status records of staff and coaches for First Aid responders with training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED). Coordinate the scheduling of certification courses for ICA staff as needed. Serves as the liaison and coordinator of ICA Training Room services to sports camps (UCSB and privately sponsored. Enforces ATR safety procedures.

● 15% of Time: Works in collaboration with campus Student Health Services (SHS), Team Physician, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletic Training Room. 1. Assists with pre-participation physicals for all student athletes to determine if they are physically/mentally able to compete. 2. Coordinates clinical and physician appointments between athlete and SHS or an outside referral. 3. Provides a referral system for counseling and guidance services to all athletes for medical and non-medical problems. Coordinate guest lectures on specific health issues for athletes. 4. Responsible for communication with all necessary parties regarding student athlete injury status, rehabilitation status and modification to activities.

● 10% of Time: Directs and administers the training program and supervises and instructs graduate assistants and athletic training student interns: 1. Coordinates training room activities during treatment, practices, and games/meets. 2. Provides an educational experience for athletic training interns. 3. Teaches in association with the development of the athletic training internship.

● 15% of Time: Maintain current status as a Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers Association. Complete necessary requirements of continuing education units to maintain current certified status by attending workshops, symposiums, lectures, meetings, conventions, and etc. to stay abreast of current trends. Maintain professional conduct at all times. Perform additional teaching duties and assignments with other campus departments. Conduct workshops and lectures for interested University and community groups. Complete all UCSB mandated training and awareness courses. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate A.D. - Sports Medicine and the Director of Athletics.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with theUniversity of CaliforniaPolicyon Vaccination Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information:

UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information

· University of California Policy on Vaccinations – With Interim Amendments

* Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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