Substitute Athletic Trainer

Substitute Athletic Trainer
- School of Kinesiology, Public Health and Athletics
- Modesto Junior College  Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Recruitment is on as needed basis
- Short Term basis.
Applications will be reviewed on an as needed basis.

Position Information

Job Title

Job Title Substitute Athletic Trainer
- School of Kinesiology, Public Health and Athletics
- Modesto Junior College

Range 41 – $36.40 per hour
Classified Salary Schedule)

Substitute Short Term Athletic Trainers may be called short notice (same day) to fill in any shifts at any YCCD work-site, including MJC
-East and MJC
-West.

This work assignment is not eligible for District benefits.
Workers’ Compensation is a covered benefit.

Position Summary Information

Job Description

DEFINITION

Under general administrative direction, provide for an effective and efficient program of first aid emergency care, injury prevention, athletic training and rehabilitation for student athletes in intercollegiate sports activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced working level class for athletic training within the YCCD . Incumbents in this class perform highly complex and specialized level duties associated with athletic training. Incumbents work independently to coordinate the operational needs of District athletic programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general administrative direction from the assigned division dean. Incumbents plan and/or determine specific procedures required to meet assigned objectives and solve non-routine problems, referring only unusual matters to the manager.

Incumbents in this class do not directly or indirectly lead or supervise other full-time employees.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Knowledge of:

• First aid and athletic taping; knowledge and ability to work under the direction of the team physician in injury care; modalities used in injury care.
• Principles, techniques and guidelines relative to athletic training at the collegiate level.
• CCCAA guidelines
• Equipment and supplies used in the sports medicine setting
• Recruiting students and expanding the student Athletic Training program.

Ability to:

• Educate student-athletes and athletic training students about various injuries, illnesses, anatomy and physiology of injuries and illnesses.
• Recognize severity of injury and refer athletes to appropriate medical personnel.
• Work with both men and women’s athletic programs; communicate with coaches and staff members; handle equipment and supplies used in the sports medicine setting; must be CPR / AED certified.
• Communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the college administration.
• Work independently and make decisions affecting YCCD athletic programs

Education and Experience

Education and Experience:

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in athletic training, physical education, education or closely related field
• Experience
  :
  Two years of responsible experience in practicing sports medicine, athletic training with student athletes.

Required Licenses and Certificates:

• NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer status in current good standings with the National Athletic Trainer’s Association ( NATA ).
• CPR / AED Certificate

Example of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide for an effective and efficient program of first aid emergency care,…