Project Specialist (IVC-Athletic Trainer)
Saddleback College
Irvine Valley College, CA
Job posting number: #7284929 (Ref:202400079)
Posted: September 30, 2024
Job Description
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Application Instructions :
- Complete all sections and fields on the application and attach all required documents – incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Include all relevant education, training, and/or experience on the application.
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- Current department chair(s) (for faculty) or supervisor(s);
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- Other professional references.
Please note, professional references are typically contacted when a candidate is selected for, or as a finalist for, a position.
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Description
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Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under direction from the Athletic Director, administers preventive measures, first aid and rehabilitative treatment to athletes in various intercollegiate sports; maintains athletic equipment and facilities used in the intercollegiate sports program; and administers athletic training according to the needs of each athlete.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Provide athletic training services to athletic teams at home and during travel; set-up sidelines with water, ice, cups, and emergency supplies for home and visiting teams; apply preventive and protective taping and padding for athletes; under the supervision of a physician, apply general first aid including cleaning and dressing wounds and splinting fractures; perform emergency first aid as required.
Provide preventative and emergency care for visiting teams as necessary.
Provide information to athletes on the care and prevention of athletic injuries; inform and advise athletes on various health topics including nutrition and diet.
Under the supervision of a physician, develop and implement rehabilitation of injured athletes; assist in development of conditioning and exercise programs.
Communicate with coaches, athletes, parents, team physicians, physical therapy clinics and insurance companies regarding injuries, treatments and rehabilitation programs.
Coordinate team physicals and doctor appointments with the team doctor and other outside health agencies.
Maintain and update a variety of records including medical records, injury and progress reports, treatment and rehabilitation logs, insurance forms and referrals from doctors; coordinate insurance claims and medical bills from both primary and secondary insurance companies.
Instruct and apply OSHA guidelines regarding blood borne pathogens; maintain biohazard and sharp containers and empty as needed; ensure proper protection when working with blood and bodily fluids.
Oversee athletic training room, supply and equipment maintenance and inventory; maintain sanitary conditions in the training room and with the equipment and supplies used; prepare purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
Provide assistance to the Athletic Director; assist in budget preparation; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; monitor and control expenditures; provide general clerical support to the office.
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives to improve training and safety; implement policies and procedures.
Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, monitor, and review the work of student assistants involved in function activities.
Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Policies, procedures and objectives of an athletic program including health and safety regulations.
Athletic sports medicine practices used in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries, including conditioning techniques and practices.
Methods of various therapeutic and rehabilitative techniques including hydrotherapy, ultrasound, cryotherapy, electro therapy, thermal therapeutic techniques, exercise therapy and physical conditioning.
Equipment and devices used to treat and rehabilitate injured athletes.
Human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and exercise physiology.
Common athletic injuries and athletics psychology.
OSHA guidelines regarding blood borne pathogens.
First aid, CPR and other emergency medical practices and procedures, including taping, wrapping, bandaging and therapeutic techniques.
Athletic equipment supplies, materials, quality of materials, design, manufacture and distribution.
Rules and regulations of a variety of sports and athletic activities.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic housekeeping methods.
Basic mathematical principles.
Ability to:
Administer preventive measures, first aid, CPR, emergency care and rehabilitative treatments to athletes in various intercollegiate sports.
Evaluate the nature and extent of injuries to determine the need for immediate medical attention and the participation status of athletes.
Identify symptoms of various injuries and take appropriate action.
Operate a variety of therapeutic equipment and devices used to treat athletic injuries.
Tape, wrap and bandage body joints and apply protective pads and equipment.
Maintain current knowledge of treatment modalities and preventive techniques related to sports injuries.
Oversee the conditioning and exercises of athletes.
Instruct and apply OSHA guidelines regarding blood borne pathogens.
Maintain accurate and timely records related to insurance, injuries, treatment, athletic equipment and supplies, inventory and budget.
Communicate with various health care professionals and follow technical and detailed instructions of the team and attending physicians.
Train and provide work direction to student workers.
Work independently with little direction.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in athletic training, kinesiology, physical education, exercise physiology, anatomy or a related field.
Experience:
Two years of experience as an athletic trainer in a high school or college athletic training environment.
License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid certification as an Athletic Trainer issued by the National Athletic Trainers Association. (Must maintain certification by completing 80 continuing education units every three years.)
Possession of a valid California driver’s license and proof of insurability.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid BLS/AED and C.P.R. Certificate.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid Certificate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is primarily performed in indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; frequently works around athletic playing fields; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids. Occasional exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work with athletes on playing fields or in training facilities; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate athletic training equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to distinguish color.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
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Supplemental Information
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Work Schedule: TBD – Schedule and shift vary and are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.
Hours per Week: Up to 25
Employment Conditions and Information:
This is a short-term, temporary, hourly Non-Bargaining Unit (NBU) assignment, not to exceed 160 days and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th). Short-term, temporary NBU positions may only be used on an intermittent, seasonal, or project basis. Education Code Section 88003 states "Short-term employee means any person who is employed to perform a service for the district, upon the completion of which, the service required or similar services will not be extended or needed on a continuing basis.”
After successful completion of the onboarding requirements, an individual may be employed by the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) as a short-term, temporary NBU employee. Employment will be on an “if and as needed” basis, as determined by the SOCCCD. The assignment may be shortened or extended at any time, due to departmental needs, with little to no notice. NBU employment is at-will, and either party may terminate this working relationship at any time. Neither party shall be required to provide any reason for the separation. NBU employees shall not have reemployment rights or recourse to petition to be reinstated.
NBU employees are limited to working in a single position for a single department and site (assignments are onsite only).
NBU employees are paid on a monthly basis. The payroll reporting period is from the 15th of the first month to the 14th of the second month. NBU employees are paid on the 10th of the third month.
Example : For the following reporting period: September 15th through October 14th, the NBU employee will be paid on November 10th.
NBU employees who work more than 1000 hours per fiscal year are required to contribute to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), through payroll deduction. The SOCCCD does not intend to employ NBU employees for more than 960 hours during any fiscal year.
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Special COVID-19 Notice :
Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during offsite work.
The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, managers, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on the SOCCCD website by visiting https://www.socccd.edu/communications/covid-19-information .
Notice to all Candidates for Employment :
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
California Public Employees Retirement SystemandCalifornia State Teachers Retirement System :
A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.
Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS
Disability Accommodations :
If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to [email protected].
Attendance Requirement :
All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
Campus Crime and Safety Awareness :
Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity :
The SOCCCD is committed to creating an academic and work environment that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all, and ensures that students, faculty, staff, and managers of all backgrounds feel welcome, included, supported, and safe. Our culture of belonging, openness, and inclusion, makes the SOCCCD a unique and special place for individuals of all backgrounds.
The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community. When you join the SOCCCD, you can expect to be part of an exciting, thriving, equity-focused, and inclusive community that approaches higher education with the lens of social justice and collaboration among students, faculty, staff, managers, and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at the SOCCCD, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with the SOCCCD's mission and goals for DEI and EEO.
THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
At the South Orange County Community College District, our goal as an academic community is to sustain a working environment that fosters and celebrates diversity, promotes and rewards excellence, and is welcoming to all. An exemplary academic community promotes an inclusive environment that best prepares our faculty, staff, and students to live, work, and contribute in a global society. The Plan reflects the District's commitment to equal employment opportunity and outlines the active steps that ensure nondiscriminatory practices.
