Assistant Athletic Trainer

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The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer (11 months).

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting Whittier College’s overall sports medicine program; to include, injury prevention, evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries, short and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education, and counseling of student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Whittier College, the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), and NCAA. Whittier is a member of the NCAA and a Division III program.

This position is considered a Campus Security Authority.
This position is considered a mandated reporter.

Hours: varies
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time (11 months-off June each year)
Salary Range: $61,000 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Head Athletic Trainer
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Athletics Department

Position Duties and Responsibilities

The Athletics Department at Whittier College is seeking an Assistant Athletic Trainer (11 months).

The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting Whittier College’s overall sports medicine program; to include, injury prevention, evaluation, management and treatment of athletic injuries, short and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries, education, and counseling of student-athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Whittier College, the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), and NCAA. Whittier is a member of the NCAA and a Division III program.

This position is considered a Campus Security Authority.
This position is considered a mandated reporter.

Hours: varies
Exempt Status: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time (11 months-off June each year)
Salary Range: $61,000 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Head Athletic Trainer
Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Athletics Department

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight of the day to day operations for the training room.
• Given individual Team oversight for Game Day prep, performance enhancement and administration.
• Responsible for up to 6 Teams welfare and mental health procedures and protocol.
• Will work closely with the College’s counselors and academic offices for student athlete success and wellness.
• Will have to make independent judgements that will affect the Student Athlete ability to play.
• Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of student-athletes.
• Coverage of all home events and training sessions with the potential of limited travel
• Handling insurance claims.
• Working with the College’s Team Physician and sports medicine staff.
• Maintenance of complete and detailed medical records for all student-athletes and performing other duties as assigned.
• Providing counseling and education to student athlete on Health, safety, wellness, nutrition and mental strength.
• Will oversee athletic training work study students scheduling and training.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Share in responsibility of athletic training room maintenance and upkeep.
• Maintain department’s certification and license requirements of NATABOC and the State of California.

Non-essential Functions of the Job

None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Knowledge and Education

• Bachelor’s degree with successful passing of the Board of Certification Exam.
• Maintain good standing with BOC and NATA. Master’s Degree preferred.NATABOC, Professional CPR, AED and First Aid certification required.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software

• Personnel tracking software
• Knowledge of rehabilitation modalities required
• Knowledge and understanding of CATA Baseline Test unit.

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE.

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