Anticipated hiring range is $4,000 - $6,892 per month, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training
Internal Number: 514546
The Athletic Trainer I will fill an essential role in the Student Health and Counseling Services’ (SHCS) Athletic Training Departments and works closely with coaches and others in Intercollegiate Athletics (IA) to effectively perform athletic training duties and functions important to ensure the health and safety of the student-athletes. Sacramento State is a NCAA Division I (FCS football) institution and is a member of the Big Sky Conference.
Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) embraces a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare by offering urgent care, primary care, preventative services, wellness education, violence support services, and mental health, services to the Sacramento State campus community. SHCS is committed to providing quality care and service delivery and is accredited through the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge:
General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment and rehabilitation; full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis; other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage; effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment; 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; Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for handling blood borne pathogens; maintaining medical records, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards; and following insurance procedures.
Abilities:
Ability to effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity; develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries; use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise equipment to treat and prevent injuries; determine the appropriate referrals for athletes to other health care professionals; recognize life threatening situations and administer the appropriate emergency aid; use a computer to perform medical, insurance and other recordkeeping functions; and work in an environment with competing priorities. Incumbents must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes and serve as a liaison among athletes, coaching staff, parents, physicians and other health professionals.
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. Course work must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.
License and Certifications:
Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license.
Required Qualifications
Experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer
Current certification, or ability to obtain certification, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation/automated external defibrillator (CPR/AED) and First Aid
Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer. Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational skills including the ability to maintain records
Ability to assist in monitoring the work of student athletic trainers
Ability to maintain composure and professionalism in difficult situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Computer skills- Experience working with an Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Physical Requirements:
Ability to frequently move up to 40 pounds
Work Schedule Requirement:
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekend.
Condition of Employment:
A background check must be satisfactorily completed post-conditional offer.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum two (2) years of experience as a certified athletic trainer in Intercollegiate Athletics
Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or Related Field
Experience in a collegiate athletic setting, preferably Division I, with both men’s and women’s sports.
Eligible to become an Approved Preceptor for the Athletic Training Education Program.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Valid Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainer