ATHLETIC TRAINER at Barstow Community College – Barstow, California

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, administer preventive treatment and rehabilitation to athletes engaged in various intercollegiate sports; assure compliance with health and safety standards; oversee maintenance and replacement of athletic injury protective gear and equipment for the college athletic program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide emergency service for student-athlete injuries sustained during KINA classes, team practices and athletic events; evaluate seriousness of injuries; administer first aid; provide protective taping, bracing and padding for athletes; refer students to a physician as needed.
• Devise and recommend ways and means of preventing injuries and provide long term reconditioning programs as necessary.
• Coordinate rehabilitation programs for injured students; provide physical therapy treatment for injuries as prescribed by team physicians; coordinate and administer athletic training programs.
• Communicate the playing status of injured and recovered athletes to appropriate athletic and college personnel.
• Assure compliance with safety standards by properly fitting athletic equipment knee and ankle braces and other related protective gear.
• Educate and counsel athletes about their conditions including the nature of injuries and the procedures to be followed for recovery.
• Travel with athletic teams as assigned; attend home athletic events; provide protective equipment and perform emergency repairs at athletic events as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed injury and treatment reports of athletes.
• Maintain, order and inventory supplies and equipment; monitor the distribution of supplies; prepare related records.
• Inspect practice areas and athletic equipment; consult with coaches regarding injury prevention.
• Clean and maintain training room and related equipment and supplies; maintain work area in a safe, clean and orderly condition; perform minor maintenance to training equipment; provide for and schedule servicing of equipment as needed.
• Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipment including a muscle stimulation unit and ultrasound machine.
• Assist coaches in the off-season conditioning of athletes. Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with athletes, coaches and health center personnel.
• Prepare budget for athletic first aid, medical supplies and equipment for approval by the Athletic Director. • Facilitate communications between athletes, coaches and parents, the college and the community concerning assessment of health and physical status of athletes.
• Review athletic insurance coverage and assist athletes
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including injury and accident reports, rehabilitation logs and insurance claims; maintain and update student files.
• Provide work direction and guidance to student assistants as assigned.
• Provide clerical duties for athletics as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills
• Equipment, materials and supplies of a college athletic and physical education program. Medical terminology and human anatomy.
• First aid and CPR.
• Injury evaluation and proper treatments.
• Modern practices and techniques of preventive and rehabilitative treatment used in athletics. Principles, methods and techniques of physical therapy.
• Methods and techniques of properly fitting athletic equipment. Record-keeping and report writing techniques.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies. Health and safety regulations. • Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Abilities
• Administer preventive and rehabilitative treatment to physical education students and athletes. Evaluate and treat a variety of athletic and physical education injuries.
• Administer first aid and CPR. Perform physical therapy as directed.
• Apply and fit protective taping, padding, braces and related equipment. Maintain and repair athletic protective equipment.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be potentially dangerous to an athlete. Maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned activities.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipment.
• Travel to athletic events as assigned.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Work effectively under time constraints.

Physical Demands
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Ability to bend and twist.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to operate equipment used in the maintenance and repair of athletic equipment.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree with course work in physical education, athletic training or a related field and two years athletic training experience.

Licenses and Certificates
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a National Athletic Trainers Association Certification.
Working Conditions
Indoor and outdoor work environment. Drive a vehicle to conduct work.
Evening or variable hours. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.