Athletic Trainer II

Working Title: Athletic Trainer

Department Name: Athletics Administration

Division: Student Affairs

Classification Title: Athletic Trainer II

Classification Salary Range: $4,908 (step 1) - $7,150 (step 20) per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $5,419 (step 6) - $5,751 (step 9) per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Why Join CSUDH?

The Toros are proud to be a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competing at the Division II level, bringing excitement and tradition to the campus through 10 different sports (4 Men's, 6 Women's). CSUDH is one of 13 universities that competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), the most prominent Division II conference in the nation with 154 NCAA National Championships, including CSUDH's 2008 men's soccer title, far more than any other conference in the nation. Aside from training and competing on their respective teams, Toro student athletes engage in community service projects throughout the year which serve the community.

Working Title: Athletic Trainer

Department Name: Athletics Administration

Division: Student Affairs

Classification Title: Athletic Trainer II

Classification Salary Range: $4,908 (step 1) - $7,150 (step 20) per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $5,419 (step 6) - $5,751 (step 9) per month.

The final salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Why Join CSUDH?

The Toros are proud to be a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competing at the Division II level, bringing excitement and tradition to the campus through 10 different sports (4 Men's, 6 Women's). CSUDH is one of 13 universities that competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA), the most prominent Division II conference in the nation with 154 NCAA National Championships, including CSUDH's 2008 men's soccer title, far more than any other conference in the nation. Aside from training and competing on their respective teams, Toro student athletes engage in community service projects throughout the year which serve the community.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Athletics Director or designee, the Athletic Trainer II provides for injury prevention and care of the student-athletes representing the University on all intercollegiate athletics teams. Typically, they are more involved in program coordination and assist in program development, especially in the absence of the Head Athletic Trainer. Incumbents often provide training and directions to less experienced Athletic Trainers (AT I). This 12-month appointment includes pre-game and pre-practice preventative taping and rehabilitation, supervision of athletic training students/interns, attendance at home and away intercollegiate contests as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer and/or Athletics Director or designee, practices, post-practices, post-game therapy, and development and implementation and approval of weight training programs and off-season conditioning programs. Duties include evening, weekend, holidays and summer work, maintenance of insurance costs and claims; maintenance of individual student-athlete medical insurance records; management of Athletics Training Room operations. The Athletic Trainer II assists with oversight of care and maintenance of therapeutic and operational equipment used in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries; inspection and recommendations of safety precautions of all athletics facilities and equipment. The Athletic Trainer II will participate in on and off campus community service projects; assists with preparation and maintenance of the Training Room Policy and Procedure Manual; assists with maintenance of the medical files; provides medical counseling and referrals for student-athletes; provides direction to graduate assistants; Assists with preseason meetings with all teams; verifies the completion of student-athlete physical exams; supervises and administers stretching and massage therapy; help oversee internal drug testing policies and procedures. The Athletic Trainer II exercises direct and professional verbal and written communications skills with student-athletes, coaches, administrators, doctors, parents, insurance companies and others as needed.

This position has evening, weekend, and holiday expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Injury Prevention and Care of Student-Athletes. Attends, regardless of day, date and time, athletic contests and special events as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee, and performs preventative treatment and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries.

• Oversees training room activities and is responsible for inventory control, operation of all equipment, coordination of athletic physical exams and general upkeep of facility, communication with Athletics Director or designee, and coaches relative to injury updates, pre-season conditioning programs and drug/alcohol/tobacco education programs for student-athletes.

• As assigned by the Athletics Director or designee assists with preparation and maintenance of policy and procedure guidelines for the Athletics Training program.

• Game and practice taping and rehabilitation of injuries. Development, implementation and approval of conditioning and strength training program, including summer supervision of weight room and student-athlete summer conditioning and strength programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required Education: Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related field of study or combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.

• Required Experience: Equivalent to two (2) years of experience as a certified Athletic Trainer in a high school or college environment.

• Valid Driver License

• CPR certification

• BOC

• National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment and rehabilitation.

• Knowledge of full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis.

• Knowledge of other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage; effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment.

• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines established by the campuses governing national collegiate athletic associations (e.g., National Collegiate Athletics Association or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) pertaining to student athletes, their training, sports medicine care, and health and safety.

• Skill in preventative treatment and rehabilitation of intercollegiate athletic-related injuries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Master's Degree in Athletic Training or in a related field.

• Preferred Experience: Current CPR and first AID certification and two (2) years of athletic training experience in an intercollegiate setting

• Three years of athletics training experience.

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.

• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.

• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required. Employees in this position will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program.

• 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 as a condition of employment.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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