BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the supervision of the Vice President of Student Services and the direction of the Athletic
Director, the Athletic Trainer is responsible for developing, coordinating, and administering a comprehensive sports medicine program for college intercollegiate sports. The athletic trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program,
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
1. Develop overall sports medicine program for the college, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes. [E]
2. Provide athletic training services for the college’s athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home competitions as necessary. [E]
3. Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete. [E]
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Responsible for the formation of the college’s athletic training staff, including hiring, training and supervision of student athletic trainers. Schedule and coordinate athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions.
[E]
5. Work in conjunction with athletic department staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individual student-athlete needs. [E]
6. Assist Athletic Director in the development of the sports medical program budget; inventory and order supplies.
7. Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program.
8. Establish and maintain accurate records of athletes for eligibility based on physical examinations; maintain accurate and detailed records of injuries, treatment and correspondence with physicians. [E]
9. Assist with athlete insurance claims process; correspond with providers and insurance companies to ensure payment.
10. Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function 3/30/12

ATHLETIC TRAINER
Advanced principles of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and nutrition.
Symptoms of athletic injuries, applicable treatment and first aid methods.
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation protocols and techniques.
Physical fitness and conditioning programs related to athletics.
Health related physical fitness and weight loss programs for the general population.
Rules and regulations applying to safe equipment operation and medical care.
Recordkeeping techniques.
School insurance policy.
Principles of supervision and program administration.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Applicable sections of the State Education Code.
Familiarity with Pacific Coast Athletic Conference governing rules.
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ABILITY TO:
Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer and appropriate software.
Administer advance first aid, emergency care, and physical therapy.
Operate a variety of therapeutic equipment and machines.
Understand and safely operate modalities used in athletic therapy.
Understand and apply various technical directions issued by physicians.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Work independently with little direction.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Plan and organize work.
Train and provide work direction to others.
Work with physically disabled students.
Work as a member of a team.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years directly related experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Certification by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC); valid CPR/AED certificate and a valid California driver license.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student athletic trainers and work study students.
CONTACTS:
Staff, faculty, administrators, students, physicians, parents and guardians, other colleges, community organizations and vendors.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function 3/30/12

ATHLETIC TRAINER 3
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Moderate physical activity with intermittent standing, walking, bending and stooping; occasional light lifting and carrying of objects weighing 35 pounds or less; ability to work at computer for extended periods of time, including repetitive use of computer keyboard, mouse or other control devices; ability to travel to a variety of locations on and off campus as needed to conduct district business.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships involving appropriate interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds on a regular, ongoing basis; ability to concentrate on detailed tasks for extended periods of time and/or intermittently while attending to other responsibilities; ability to work effectively under pressure on multiple tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Primarily works in either an office environment (athletic training room facility) or athletic event locations; frequently conducts events in an outside environment during possible inclement weather, Exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, fumes, steam, moisture, noise, etc. Subject to frequent interruptions by individuals in person or by telephone, intermittent exposure to impatient, angry and/or verbally aggressive individuals. May work at any district location or authorized facility during day and/or evening hours with occasional evenings, holidays and/or weekends on an as-needed basis. Occasional local travel may be requested.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function 3/30/12