Associate Athletic Trainer

EXPIRED

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

Major Duties

Under general supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine, Director of Athletics and Team Physicians, the Associate Athletic Trainer assists in the operation of the Sports Medicine Department within the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of screening, prevention and care of sports related injuries and conditions.

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

Major Duties

Under general supervision of the Director of Sports Medicine, Director of Athletics and Team Physicians, the Associate Athletic Trainer assists in the operation of the Sports Medicine Department within the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. The incumbent is responsible for all aspects of screening, prevention and care of sports related injuries and conditions.

• Develops and administers rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. 
• Assists in program development, including: coordinating athletic training center operations, coordinating or assigning other athletic trainers, and providing direction and training to less experienced athletic trainers, interns or students. 
• Attends practices and athletic events and provides emergency medical coverage to student-athletes. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• 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. Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field, preferred.  Possess and maintain Board of Certification (BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer. 
• Minimum 3 years of experience (as a certified athletic trainer) in Intercollegiate Athletics, Division I preferred.  Athletic training experience with both women’s and men’s teams are preferred.  Classroom or clinical teaching experience in accredited undergraduate curriculum preferred.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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
• Knowledge of the 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
• Ability to demonstrate expertise in making clinical judgements regarding injuries, treatment, and functional progression.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop effective working relationships with student-athletes and serve as a liaison among student-athletes, coaches, parents, physicians, and other health professionals. 

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver and more.
• Classification / grade: 8185 / Athletic Trainer / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4850 - $5103, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4158 - $8058 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• REG: This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 

General Information

• Applications received through November 29, 2023 , will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is a sensitive position as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (Livescan).
• The person holding this position may be 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.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN on-line application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so.  Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. To learn more visit our Matadors Forward site: https://www.csun.edu/matadors-forward/faculty-and-staff-fall-guidelines

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in CSU Executive Order 1096. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.