Athletic Trainer 2026

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Promotional & Open Competitive

WELCOME TO SANTA MONICA COLLEGE!

The Athletics Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer who possesses a valid certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) to administer care, prevention and treatment of injury for the College's student athletics program. This individual will demonstrate quick thinking and initiative in the delivery of emergency first aid in high stress situations and stay up to date on the industry's latest developments and best practices. They will be tasked with establishing and maintaining a treatment facility staffed by student workers and one additional part-time Athletic Trainer. In partnership with the Athletics Director, this candidate will be responsible for the creation and implementation of injury prevention, treatment and emergency action plans, student health records maintenance, and the inventory of first aid supplies and equipment.

This position is scheduled to work a permanent, full-time (variable hours schedule*, 40 hours per week, 11 months per year).
*This assignment receives an additional 5% pay differential for working a variable hours schedule.

_ Please note that all candidates must have authorization to work in the United States; the District does not have the ability to provide sponsorship._

Why Work at SMC?
At SMC, you will work beside a diverse group of colleagues who leverage their combined talents and passions to accomplish something great. No matter what department you are in, or what job you have, your contributions will be critical to helping our students fulfill their dreams - landing that new job, or breaking through the cycle of poverty.

Some details about us:

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Description

Promotional & Open Competitive

WELCOME TO SANTA MONICA COLLEGE!

The Athletics Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer who possesses a valid certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) to administer care, prevention and treatment of injury for the College's student athletics program. This individual will demonstrate quick thinking and initiative in the delivery of emergency first aid in high stress situations and stay up to date on the industry's latest developments and best practices. They will be tasked with establishing and maintaining a treatment facility staffed by student workers and one additional part-time Athletic Trainer. In partnership with the Athletics Director, this candidate will be responsible for the creation and implementation of injury prevention, treatment and emergency action plans, student health records maintenance, and the inventory of first aid supplies and equipment.

This position is scheduled to work a permanent, full-time (variable hours schedule*, 40 hours per week, 11 months per year).
*This assignment receives an additional 5% pay differential for working a variable hours schedule.

_ Please note that all candidates must have authorization to work in the United States; the District does not have the ability to provide sponsorship._

Why Work at SMC?
At SMC, you will work beside a diverse group of colleagues who leverage their combined talents and passions to accomplish something great. No matter what department you are in, or what job you have, your contributions will be critical to helping our students fulfill their dreams - landing that new job, or breaking through the cycle of poverty.

Some details about us:

• We are currently the number one transfer college to UCLA, USC, the University of California system, and Loyola Marymount University
• We are dedicated to sustainable practices and are accessible via environmentally-friendly transportation options, including the Expo Line and Big Blue Bus.
• We are one of the select community colleges in California approved to award a Bachelor's degree. SMC currently awards a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design.

Please visit www.smc.edu/aboutsmc to learn more about us and why SMC is WHERE WE SUCCEED!

Benefits
We value our employees as people, and recognize the value of work-life balance, the health of you and your family, and professional development. We offer a variety of benefits and perks to support new members of our team, including:

• 18 paid holidays*
• 12 paid vacation days*
• 12 paid illness days*
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)
• Free mental health assistance through the Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) program.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)
• 5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 40 years of service.
• Waived tuition fees for classes taken at Santa Monica College.
• Reimbursement for related classes, conferences or workshops to empower your professional development.
• Free Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through the Sustainable Transportation Incentive Program
• CSEA Chapter 36 Union Membership Option

*Benefits, holidays, vacation, and illness days listed above assume a 40-hour per week, 12 month per year schedule. Benefits, vacation and illness days are prorated for other work schedules.

Salary Placement
New Employees: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. A new permanent classified employee may request a higher salary placement based on recruitment issues and/or additional training and experience which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements. Please note that salary placement above the third step requires additional approvals by Santa Monica College executive staff.

Current Employees: Upon promotion, the new salary for a current, permanent employee is based on Merit Rule 12.2.7. In accordance with this rule, employees are entitled to at least a one-step (5%) salary increase, and may be eligible for advanced step placement in accordance with established criteria.

About the Selection Process

The selection process tentatively consists of a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%), which may be preceded by a Training & Experience Evaluation (pass/fail). Candidates must be successful on all test parts to be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that occur during the six month life of the eligibility list, including full-time and/or part-time, permanent and/or temporary positions.

Santa Monica College reserves the right to modify the stated test components and weights prior to the administration of any test.

Certain positions within this classification may require employees to routinely and consistently read, speak, and/or write using a language other than English. Testing of eligible candidates’ bilingual proficiency will occur, as needed, as the District identifies positions that require this skill.

Communication for this recruitment will be via e-mail. You must check your e-mail on a regular basis to be informed of your status for this recruitment.

Test Retake Policy
Based on the District’s hiring needs, we may administer multiple recruitments for this job classification (or a related job classification that uses the same test(s)) within the next several months. Candidates must wait a period of 90 calendar days between testing appointments before retesting. Candidates who are ineligible to participate in an upcoming test or interview due to the provided retake period will be notified via email, and will have their highest valid score(s) on any non-weighted (pass/fail) test parts applied toward that recruitment.

The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3120 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment) may be accessed at: https://www.smc.edu/administration/go...

Equity Statement
"Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC, and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment."

Examples of Duties

Identify, evaluate and manage athletic injuries and takes appropriate steps in managing injuries, including referral to appropriate medical facilities.

Performs a variety of care and treatment to student athletes to reduce and treat injuries; administers light, heat, cold, sound, water, exercise, manual therapy and other physical therapy treatments as directed by physicians; measures and fits braces, guards, and other protective devices; operates related therapy equipment as needed.

Provides long-term reconditioning and physical therapy programs as prescribed by appropriate medical personnel.

Evaluates, makes decisions and communicates to coaches’ preventative, rehabilitative care and participation status of injured athletes following guidelines from appropriate medical personnel.

Attends home and away practice sessions, games, and travels with athletic teams to provide first aid and emergency medical care to student athletes; treats and applies therapeutic tape, bandages and braces, wrapping, strapping and padding to injured athletes.

Records and maintains accurate and detailed injury and treatment records for student athletes.

Assists appropriate medical personnel with physical exams, clinical injury check-ups and health screening examinations for student athletes; reviews paperwork and records vital signs as needed.

Maintains the Athletic Training Room and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Assists in the development of off-season conditioning programs for athletes.

Assists athletes, students, and staff in the submission of athletic insurance claims.

Assists in the preparation of the budget for athletic first aid supplies and equipment.

Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.

Examples of essential duties are descriptive and not restrictive in nature and are generally listed in descending order of importance.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement:
Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, or a closely related field.

Experience Requirement:
Two years of experience working as a certified athletic trainer.

Education/Experience Equivalency:
Experience and/or education of the same kind, level or amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Licensure and/or Certification:
Valid certificate from the National Athletic Trainers Association as an Athletic Trainer.
Valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillators (CPR/AED) certification

The incumbent may periodically be required to travel to a variety of locations. If required to operate a vehicle in the position, employees must demonstrate possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Supplemental Information

For additional information about our employment process, please visit our FAQ page and click on "current employees" (for existing, permanent SMC employees) or "job applicants" (for external applicants).

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