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Kern Community College District
  • Position Number: 1351325
  • Location: Bakersfield, CA
  • Position Type: Athletics/Coaching


Athletic Trainer/Program Director

Kern Community College District


Position Number: 02651

Posting Date: 12/07/2018

Initial Screening Date: 01/02/2019

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Type: Classified

Rate:

Work Week: 40 hours per week, 12 month position

Minimum Salary: $5,348.95 per month

Maximum Salary: $7,557.92 per month

Benefits:
Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance coverage; long-term disability insurance, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

In addition, employees have the option to purchase:

  • Flex 125
  • AFLAC Policy
  • Supplemental voluntary life insurance
  • 403b Tax Shelter Annuity

All coverages begin on the first day of the month following the hire date. Employees are covered under the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and are vested 100% after five years of full time service.

The Kern Community College District provides a maximum contribution of 75% of the existing premium cap to an excellent health and welfare benefits plan. The employee pays 25% of the existing premium cap in addition to their selected plan employee contribution cost.

The District also provides life insurance plans for the employee, as well as an 8.25% contribution to the State Teachers Retirement plan. Additional types of insurance may be purchased with pre-tax dollars through an IRS 125 flexible benefit program.

College/Site: Bakersfield College

Location: BC-Main Campus

Basic Function:
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, direct the athletic training/sports medicine program of a college including coordinating and training student athletic trainers in the areas of prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, first aid and emergency care for athletic injuries; perform a variety of skilled services in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative components of an athletic training/sports medicine program at a college including health care services (physical examinations and health screening, first aid and emergency care, follow-up and rehabilitation), training room management, therapy and rehabilitation room management. E

Coordinate the training and use of student athletic trainers in the areas of prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, first aid and emergency care for athletic injuries; coordinate travel arrangements and
assist in transporting student trainers and first aid and emergency care equipment to out-of-town athletic events. E

Identify injury or illness risk factors associated with participation in competitive athletics and team sports; plan and implement various components of a comprehensive athletic injury/illness prevention program; establish protocol for a medical team approach to student and athletic injuries. E

Conduct an initial clinical evaluation of injuries commonly sustained by athletes or students; administer appropriate first aid and emergency care for sustained injuries; make referrals as appropriate to physicians or student health center for diagnosis and medical treatment.

Provide appropriate first aid and emergency care for acute athletic injuries or illnesses according to accepted standards. E

Coordinate and implement a rehabilitation/reconditioning program for injuries or illnesses sustained by athletes and students as prescribed by a licensed school physician. E

Provide health care information, advice and counsel to students, athletes, parents and coaches on matters pertaining to the physical, psychological and emotional health and well being of the competitive athlete and student. E

Promote athletic training as a professional discipline; assist in providing instruction in athletic training and sports medicine. E

Evaluate and monitor team practice sessions conducted by instructors and coaches for proper conditioning and safety precautions; assist in properly fitting and maintaining protective sports equipment. E

Provide in-service training to full and part-time coaches in the area of prevention and care of injuries, emergency care and treatment to students and athletes. E

Coordinate off-season physical conditioning programs for individual athletes related to the physical requirements of specific sport activities. E

Communicate and coordinate emergency care and treatment of injured athletes with community based emergency care personnel and transport teams. E

Operate variety of equipment used for providing first aid, emergency care and rehabilitative/conditioning therapy.E

Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor=s degree with course work in physical education, athletic training, sports medicine, physical therapy or a related field and four years of athletic training experience or experience as a physical therapist working primarily with athletic and sports injuries
and illnesses.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

-Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California drivers license.
-Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid National Athletic Trainers Association Certificate.
-Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR Certificate.

Knowledge and Abilities:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
-Basic components of an athletic injury/illness prevention program.
-Physical examinations and health screening procedures.
-First Aid and emergency care techniques.
Basic physical therapy and rehabilitation techniques and procedures.
-Appropriate operation, care and maintenance of equipment assigned to the athletic training/sports medicine program.
-Basic components of a rehabilitation/reconditioning program for athletic injuries and illnesses.
-Proper fittings and maintenance of protective sports equipment.
-Normal anatomical structures and physiological functions of the human body.
-Principles and concepts of body movement.
-Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
-Record-keeping techniques.
-Principles of supervision and training.
-Oral and written communication skills.

ABILITY TO:
-Supervise and train student athletic trainers in basic prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, first aid and emergency care of athletic injuries.
-Identify injury or illness risk factors associates with competitive athletics and team sports.
-Evaluate injuries and illnesses and administer appropriate first aid and emergency care treatment.
-Observe and take vital statistics.
-Evaluate risk factors associated with athletic training and practice sessions.
-Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
-Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.



Salary Grade: 49.0

Special Instructions to Applicants:
First Review of Applications:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on January 2, 2019 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include:
Completed Online Application for Employment form
Current resume
Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
Copy of legible transcripts, if applicable
List of six (6) professional references Listed on application form

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

Recruitment Status (tentative):
Application Screening: TBD
Interviews: TBD

Additional openings that become available prior to the end of the hiring process may also be filled from the qualified applicants.

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://careers.kccd.edu/postings/11007. Emails will not be accepted.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, the Kern Community College District encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.





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