ATH TRAINER 3 (Assistant Athletic Trainer) - 67868

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Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Asst Athletics Director, Sports Medicine and team physicians the position will use skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices to deliver customized athletic training focused on injury prevention, management, rehabilitation, and optimizing athletic performance. Exercises good judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain results. Administers first aid to athletes. Provides manual therapy applicable to orthopedic and sports medicine.

Coordinate high-level comprehensive medical care for UC Davis intercollegiate student-athletes. Share responsibility with sports medicine unit services for teams as assigned by the Asst Athletics Director, Sports Medicine. Communicate student athlete progress and status to coaches, physicians, strength and conditioning staff and supervisor. Attend annual team meeting prior to athletic season to communicate education and policy surrounding concussion, sickle cell trait, use of supplements,NCAAdrug testing,ADHD,HIPAA, and trauma training. Initiate expectations meeting with assigned coaching staff to review emergency action plans, policies and procedures and other information as needed.

Position Information

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May 2

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Under the general supervision of the Asst Athletics Director, Sports Medicine and team physicians the position will use skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices to deliver customized athletic training focused on injury prevention, management, rehabilitation, and optimizing athletic performance. Exercises good judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain results. Administers first aid to athletes. Provides manual therapy applicable to orthopedic and sports medicine.

Coordinate high-level comprehensive medical care for UC Davis intercollegiate student-athletes. Share responsibility with sports medicine unit services for teams as assigned by the Asst Athletics Director, Sports Medicine. Communicate student athlete progress and status to coaches, physicians, strength and conditioning staff and supervisor. Attend annual team meeting prior to athletic season to communicate education and policy surrounding concussion, sickle cell trait, use of supplements,NCAAdrug testing,ADHD,HIPAA, and trauma training. Initiate expectations meeting with assigned coaching staff to review emergency action plans, policies and procedures and other information as needed.

Position Information

Apply by Date

May 2

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2024

Salary Range

$65,100/annually - $116,700/annually – This position is subject to a department budgeted salary maximum of $72,000/annually; commensurate with education and experience.

Appointment Type

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time

Full-Time, 100%

Shift Hours

Manager will advise

Location

Davis, CA. – Hickey Gym

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Additional Minimum License/Certification

• Current certification and in good standing with the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)

• Current CPR / AED

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in an athletic training related field

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as related to musculoskeletal injuries, and basic skill in progressing therapeutic exercise techniques and functional programs, independently or in

• consultation with team physicians and or external health clinicians.

• Basic skills to perform clinical and sideline evaluation of injury, and to design and implement basic treatment programs and ability to apply protective wraps, tape, and bracing devices.

• Basic knowledge of common systemic illnesses and management which may interfere with a student athlete’s athletic participation.

• Good organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group and the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments.

• Basic knowledge of medical record management and the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Preferred:

Preferred Education/Experience

• Master’s Degree in an athletic training related field

• Experience working in an NCAA Division 1 athletics program

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Strong thorough skills associated with athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessment and treatment.

• Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.

• Strong ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines.

• Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of departmental, university, affiliated athletic conferences, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and always avoid all violations of these rules and standards.

• Strong ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with others, including athletes, team physicians, faculty, staff, and others in the athletic department with strong skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing for clear and concise business correspondence and reports.

• Skills to teach clinical rehabilitative skills to undergraduate sports medicine interns.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore ourPrinciples of Community, ourClinical Strategic Plan andstrategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts tooutgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis 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.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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