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San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission

Certified Athletic Trainer

San Bernardino City Unified School District Personnel Commission, Los Angeles, California, United States,


JOB SUMMARY:Provides athletic training services to student athletes engaged in various school sports. Organizes, participates in program care, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of physical injuries to athletes in the athletic program.

SUPERVISION:Receives general supervision from a Site Administrator or designee. Exercises no supervision.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Evaluates athletic injuries and administers first aid to injured athletes and physical education students.Applies taping and wrapping of injured areas.Applies protective or injury-prevention devices and braces.Provides technical services and information for the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries.Operates ultrasound and electrical stimulation equipment, hydro collator, hydrotherapy, skinfold calipers, grip-strength dynamometer, and other medical equipment used to accurately interpret and treat physical symptoms.Refers athletes to physicians or the hospital.Assists in establishing and implementing a conditioning program for athletes to prevent and minimize injuries.Maintains accurate and detailed records and reports concerning accidents, injuries, treatments, progress, and physician referrals.Provides athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games; and select other varsity away events.Develops and conducts athletic presentations, clinics, and workshops for the coaching staff, faculty, athletes, and parents on proper diet and the care and prevention of athletic injuries.Communicates with coaches, athletes, parents, physicians, and others regarding injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation programs.Advises concerning equipment purchases; fits and monitors the fitting of protective equipment for injury prevention and safety.Coordinates the maintenance of the equipment; cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment in the training room.Notifies appropriate personnel of needed repairs; inventories, requisitions, and stores training room supplies and equipment.Maintains related budget records; establishes and maintains accurate records of athletes for eligibility based on physical examinations.Maintains accurate records of injuries, treatments, and provides insurance claim forms for sports injuries treated by a physician.Assists with developing and maintaining a budget for the athletic training program.Assists in arranging physical examinations for athletics clearances.Assists in the completion of injury reports for student athletics.Provides coaches and athletic director with a list of athletes medically eligible to compete.Counsels and advises athletes on routine or corrective exercises to strengthen, stretch, and develop muscles and body structure to maintain student health and wellness.Performs job-related duties as assigned.EDUCATION/TRAINING:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in health education, physical education, sports medicine, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of experience as an athletic trainer.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES/REGISTRATIONS (At time of appointment and during employment):A valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) by the Board of Certification (BOC) of the National Athletic Trainers Association must be maintained as a condition of employment.A valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillators for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent.A valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid certificate or equivalent.A valid Class "C" California driver's license. Travel to locations throughout the District may be required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

A Certified Athletic Trainer differs from an Athletic Equipment Attendant/Trainer and an Athletic Equipment Attendant in that it administers first aid to injured student athletes and follows up on the care, treatment, rehabilitation, and the prevention of physical injuries.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Personal transportation for job-related travel.

RECRUITMENT TYPE:

OPEN & PROMOTIONAL (Anyone may apply for this position).

APPLICATIONS:

Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION:

This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 46. Positions in this class work 8 hours 9-12 months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

BENEFITS:

Health, Vision, Dental, and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

THE EXAMINATION:

Qualified applicants will be notified of the time and place of the examination. Training and Experience Evaluation. WEIGHT: 100%. Applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

The Personnel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

Closing Date:

Continuous-subject to close any time.

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