Assistant Athletics Trainer

EXPIRED

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Athletics Trainer

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Athletics Trainer

Job Description:

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Temporary)

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE AND PITZER COLLEGE: Pomona College, established in 1887, is the founding college of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate institutions and two graduate institutions in Claremont, CA, on the eastern edge of Los Angeles County. Pomona College has a comprehensive liberal arts curriculum spanning the arts, humanities, social sciences, math and sciences, emphasizing critical thinking and high impact practices. Pitzer College, established in 1963, was founded as an innovative liberal arts institution, initially specializing in social and behavioral sciences, but has since expanded to other fields. Pitzer’s academic programs emphasize social justice, intercultural understanding and environmental sensitivity. The 21 varsity Pomona-Pitzer Athletic teams comprise of students from both colleges, and compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) and the NCAA Division III. The Colleges have a combined enrollment of 2,600 students.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Athletic Trainer works to prevent athletic injuries and illness, evaluate and treat athletic injuries, and assist with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for contests and practices. This position also assists with the overall operation and administration of the Sports Medicine Department. This position may be asked to supervise one or more student employees in the Physical Education/Athletics department.

Reporting directly to the Head Athletic Trainer(s), the Assistant Athletic Trainer works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities for the Pomona-Pitzer varsity student-athletes:

• Prevent, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries.

• Provide medical coverage for practices and games.

• Provide counseling and education to student athletes.

• Document and maintain injury reports and progress notes in a timely manner.

• Administration of athletic insurance claims in a timely manner.

• Oversee athletic training students and assist with athletic training interns and their oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree preferred. Certification from National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) required. CPR/AED required. Experience at an academic institution is preferred.

REQUIRED HOURS: Regular hours may vary due to the needs of athletic teams and the Sports Medicine Department. Travel may be required. Must be willing to work extensive evening and weekend hours and holidays.

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS: Temporary, full-time, exempt position. The monthly rate for this role is between $5,546-$5,875. The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior role. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship. As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California. All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified applicants must submit the following materials: current cover letter, current resume, name and contact information for three professional references.

Pomona College prides itself in being an open, competitive, and equal opportunity employer.