Certified Athletic Trainer

Salary : $36.03 - $43.84 Hourly

Location : San Bernardino City Unified School District, CA

Job Type : Most positions work 8 hours / 9-12 months

Job Number : 24-136

Department : Other

Opening Date : 10 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

Provides athletic training services to student athletes engaged in various school sports. Organizes, participates in program care, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of physical injuries to athletes in the athletic program.

SUPERVISION :

Receives general supervision from a Site Administrator or designee.

Exercises no supervision.

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Evaluates athletic injuries and administers first aid to injured athletes and physical education students.

Applies taping and wrapping of injured areas.

Apply protective or injury-prevention devices and braces.

Provide technical services and information for the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.

Operate ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment, hydro collator, hydrotherapy, skinfold calipers, grip-strength dynamometer and other medical equipment used to accurately interpret and treat physical symptoms.

Refer athletes to physicians or the hospital.

Assists in establishing and implementing a conditioning program for athletes to prevent and minimize injuries.

Maintain accurate and detailed records and reports concerning accidents, injuries, treatments, progress and physician referrals.

Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games; and select other varsity away events.

Develop and conduct athletic presentations, clinics and workshops for the coaching staff, faculty, athletes and parents on proper diet and the care and prevention of athletic injuries.

Communicates with coaches, athletes, parents, physicians, and others regarding injuries , treatments, and rehabilitation programs.

Advise concerning equipment purchases; fit and monitor the fitting of protective equipment for injury prevention and safety.

Coordinate the maintenance of the equipment; clean, disinfect and maintain equipment in the training room.

Notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs; inventory, requisition and store training room supplies and equipment.

Maintain related budget records; establish and maintain accurate records of athletes for eligibility based on physical examinations.

Maintain accurate records of injuries, treatments and provide insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.

Assist with developing and maintaining a budget for the athletic training program.

Assist in arranging physical examinations for athletics clearances.

Assists in the completion of injury reports for student athletics.

Provides coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically eligible to compete.

Counsels and advises athletes on routine or corrective exercises to strengthen, stretch and develop muscles and body structure to maintain student health and wellness.

Performs job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / TRAINING : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in health education, physical education, sports medicine, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE : Two (2) year of experience as an athletic trainer.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES / REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment)

A valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) by the Board of Certification (BOC) of the National Athletic Trainers

Association must be maintained as a condition of employment.

A valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association certificate in Cardiopulmonary

Resuscitation / Automated External Defibrillators for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent.

A valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid certificate or equivalent.

Additional Information

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DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : A Certified Athletic Trainer differs from an Athletic Equipment Attendant / Trainer and an Athletic Equipment Attendant in that it administers first aid to injured student athletes and follows up on the care, treatment, rehabilitation, and the prevention of physical injuries. An Athletic Equipment Attendant / Trainer maintains sporting equipment and assist in training services. An Athletic Equipment Attendant assist with the general operations of the athletic department.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATES / REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment) : A valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) by the Board of Certification (BOC) of the National Athletic Trainers Association must be maintained as a condition of employment. A valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Automated External Defibrillators for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent. A valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid certificate or equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

RECRUITMENT TYPE : OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

APPLICATIONS : Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted. ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION : This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 46. Positions in this class work 8 hours 11 months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service). BENEFITS : Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

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THE EXAMINATION :

Note :

The proposed examination parts may be changed at any time following close of recruitment. Only online applications are accepted via

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS :

The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affirmative Action Office at (909) 381-1122 as soon as possible. Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district .

District employees and external applicants must submit the required proof of education and / or training with each application by uploading copies of a high school diploma, GED certification (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and / or training certificates. If the required proof of education is not attached to the application you may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly indicated in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Resumes will not be considered.

Closing Date : Continuous-subject to close any time.

CLASSIFIED NON-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE :

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave. Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

CLASSIFIED MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE :

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek, 8 hours per day.

SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS :

PERS Retirement; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Benefits are based on a 40-hour workweek.

School Police Officers Differential compensation :

POST Intermediate Certification : 6% to base pay

POST Advanced Certification : 8% to base pay

Associate degree : 5% to base pay

Bachelor degree : 7% to base pay

Master degree : 9% increase to base pay

For complete benefit details, please visit https : / / www.sbcusd.com / district_offices / business_services_division / employee_benefits

Salary : $36 - $44