Certified Athletic Trainer Job Opening at CSU Bakersfield

CSU Bakersfield is looking for a full-time certified athletic trainer to immediately fill an opening.

The recruitment process from the school has been expanded to allow for a larger applicant pool.

Below is an excerpt of the job description as well as some expected duties and responsibilities.

MAJOR DUTIES:
• Injury treatment/rehabilitation
• Evaluation of Injuries
• Home and away game and practice health care
• Prevention/conditioning of Injuries
• Record keeping and insurance claim reporting

OTHER JOB DUTIES:
• Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned.
• Attend training and maintain skill currency as appropriate to safely and effectively complete assignments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, and kinesiology from a CAATE accredited sports medicine program. Course work and education should provide the required knowledge and abilities that meet the requirements for NATABOC–ATC.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, CREDENTIALS:
• NATABOC–ATC required.
• CPR/AED Certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Valid California driver’s license.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:
• Ability to comply with HIPPA to effectively communicate high-level and sensitive medical information.
• Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to interpret, communicate and apply policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills and competence with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
• Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
• Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
• Must be able to work occasional holidays and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed.
• Candidate must be committed to adherence to NCAA rules and regulations.

To read the full job description and to apply to the CSU Bakersfield ATC position, click here.