Assistant Athletic Trainer- Open to CSULB Employees Only

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Job Summary

This position involves assisting the athletic training staff in providing comprehensive medical care for student-athletes and visiting teams. Responsibilities included injury care, prevention, and rehabilitation, with a commitment to inclusivity regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender. Emphasis is placed on prevention such as taping, protective equipment, flexibility training. Additionally, the incumbent will provide a professional clinical setting for Long Beach State students interested in pursuing a career in athletic training.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover home events (games and practices) and travel with assigned team(s). Assist team physician in physical examination and screening of student-athletes for physical eligibility.
• Plan and implement rehabilitation programs for serious injuries or post-surgical conditions. Keep and maintain medical records for each athlete or sport, including date of injury, evaluation of injury, treatment or rehabilitation protocol and progress report.
• Administrative duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer – in charge of inventory records, student athlete physicals, or insurance processing.
• Assist in supervision of athletic training students in the training room and at the practice or competition facility.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of physical therapy modalities and treatment protocols to provide a standardized care for the student-athlete. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

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Job Summary

This position involves assisting the athletic training staff in providing comprehensive medical care for student-athletes and visiting teams. Responsibilities included injury care, prevention, and rehabilitation, with a commitment to inclusivity regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender. Emphasis is placed on prevention such as taping, protective equipment, flexibility training. Additionally, the incumbent will provide a professional clinical setting for Long Beach State students interested in pursuing a career in athletic training.

Key Responsibilities

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• Cover home events (games and practices) and travel with assigned team(s). Assist team physician in physical examination and screening of student-athletes for physical eligibility.
• Plan and implement rehabilitation programs for serious injuries or post-surgical conditions. Keep and maintain medical records for each athlete or sport, including date of injury, evaluation of injury, treatment or rehabilitation protocol and progress report.
• Administrative duties as assigned by Head Athletic Trainer – in charge of inventory records, student athlete physicals, or insurance processing.
• Assist in supervision of athletic training students in the training room and at the practice or competition facility.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of physical therapy modalities and treatment protocols to provide a standardized care for the student-athlete. Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for every student and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology, or related field of study is required.
• Master's degree in athletic training or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel with teams to away games.

Physical Summary

Medium work - Job involves lifting heavy-weight objects (20-40 pounds) and/or 20% - 40% of the job involves standing, squatting, kneeling, or walking. May require pushing or pulling objects within the weight limits.

Licenses / Certificates

● Athletic training certification in good standing by the National Athletic Trainers Association - Board of Certification.

● CPR/AED certification.

● First Aid certification.

● Valid California driver's license required, to accommodate the need for additional drivers during team travel and to transport student-athletes to doctor appointments.

Department

Student Athlete Health & Wellness

Classification

Athletic Trainer I

Compensation

CSU Classification Salary Range: The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,012 - $7,743 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

Benefits

Excellent benefits through CalPERS (health, vision, dental), tuition fee waiver, generous vacation and sick leave, and 14 paid holidays each year.

Time Base

Full-time temporary position for six months with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Application Procedures

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PLEASE FILL OUT THE APPLICATION COMPLETELY

It is important that all sections of the on-line application are filled out completely and accurately. Please include all relevant education and experience. Your application will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Additional Information

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

Long Beach State Athletics is committed to following NCAA, Big West Conference, Golden Coast Conference, and Mountain Pacific Sports Federation rules and regulations. Therefore, the incumbent is required to maintain a working knowledge of these rules and regulations.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

CSULB is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).

Due to the nature of this position, current CSULB employees are subject to a criminal record check unless they have successfully completed a criminal background check through CSULB within the past 12 months

California State University Long Beach expects respectful, professional behavior from its employees in all situations. Acts of harassment or abusive conduct are prohibited. Demonstrated appropriate professional behavior, treating others with civility and respect, and refusing to tolerate abusive conduct is expected of all employees.

Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact StaffHR-Accommodations@csulb.edu.

Equal Employment Statement

California State University Long Beach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Out of State Employment Policy

California State University, Long Beach, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

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