Athletic Trainer

Position Description

This is a categorically funded professional expert temporary position and continuation of employment is contingent upon availability of grant funds and approval by the Governing Board. Under general direction, coordinate all functions related to the college's athletic trainer program.

• Salary: $5,452.00 Monthly
• Job Type: Professional Expert
• Job Number: 25-26/00116
• Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Department: Athletics
• Closing: 3/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Maintenance of certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• At all times, with supervisors, faculty, staff, and students, demonstrate the highest level of professional decorum and professionalism.
• Direct the work of assistant trainers and other training staff. Ensure coaches and students are trained in injury reporting protocols and concussion management procedures.
• Completion and submission of all required compliance and clearance processes.
• Participate with a physician or follow a physician's advice to prevent and treat athletic injuries. Collaborate with physician in the coordination of team physicals and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
• Recruit, direct, and maintain athletic training internship program.
• Confidentially secure and maintain student athlete information.
• Oversee health testing process.
• Using best practices and the highest standards of care, seek to prevent and assess injuries, render appropriate treatment, and aid in rehabilitation, including collaborating with Coordinator, Athletic Performance.
• Render first aid to Kinesiology students until medical personnel arrives.
• Complete injury reports, compile appropriate documentation, and notify appropriate parties.
• Assist Athletic Director and dean in the purchasing, maintenance, and inventory of athletic training equipment.
• Complete and pass annual CCCAA compliance examination.
• Abide by all departmental, District, conference and state policies and procedures.
• Possess a valid California Driver's License.
• Drive District vehicles for game transportation, as assigned.
• Develop plans necessary for operations of the athletic training program.
• Develop and maintain a student athletic training program.
• Attend professional development opportunities.
• Travel to competitions as required.
• Participate in department activities, including fundraising, as assigned. Recruit students for the athletic training program.
• Create partnerships with local high school and college programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of professional experience. The professional experience required must be verifiable and directly related to the assignment.
• Current certification as an athletic trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Demonstrated evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds in a community college environment.

Meeting minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate of an interview. Applications will be evaluated taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in kinesiology, physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise or adaptive physical education; OR
• Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in any life science, dance, physiology, health education recreation administration or physical therapy.

• Working hours:
  
  40 hours/week. May be Monday through Friday, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as work necessitates and as assigned.
• Local travel is required on a regular basis, and in-state travel is required occasionally.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License (with no restrictions).
• Must be able to pass a criminal investigation and reference/background check which includes receiving clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of investigation (based on resident history outside California).

Chaffey College utilizes an online electronic application system. The application can be accessed at  The application must be completely filled out in detail and clearly show that you meet the qualifications as set forth in the announcement, and you must upload the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of college level transcripts (Transcripts must indicate degree earned/conferred - photocopies or computer printouts are acceptable. Transcripts of all degrees applicable to meeting the minimum qualifications for this position must be included. Copies of diplomas/degrees are NOT acceptable in lieu of transcripts. International transcripts must be…