General Information
| Job Description | ATH TRAINER 3 | Working Title | Athletic Trainer |
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| Job Code | 009455 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | Sports Medicine - D02110 | Department Head | Wesley Mallette |
| Supervisor | Ryan Buller | Effective Date | 07/01/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced athletic training professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. |
Department Custom Scope
| Serve as Athletic Trainer to UCR's Men's and Women's Intercollegiate Athletic programs. Supervise, under the direction of the Associate Athletics Director/Sports Medicine and Performance, team physicians and the Athletics Director, the prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for approximately 325 student-athletes competing in 17 Division I sports at UCR. Supervise, organize, and make referrals to appropriate medical personnel. Manage student athlete's medical insurance information for billing and referral purposes. Recondition and rehabilitate athletes on referral from physicians through the use of appropriate physical and therapeutic modalities. Regularly inform coaches on the status of injured athletes. Assist in the daily operation of the Sports Medicine Department. Assist in the development and supervision of an instruction program of athletic training for athletic training students and student intern/assistants/volunteers. Maintain an organized system of records and files on all aspects of the daily function of the sports medicine clinic. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area. | Required |
| Master's degree in related field. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Professional certification. | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| Applies professional concepts to provide the full range of prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries by means of protective and therapeutic wrappings and use of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques. | 10 |
| Provides intercollegiate and sports club athletes with complex, advanced injury prevention training, and evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. | 10 |
| Administers first-aid to athletes. Provides advanced manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine. | 5 |
Enforces safety procedures.
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5 |
| Responsible for inventory maintenance, including clinical supplies and athletic equipment. | 5 |
Reports injuries, completing appropriate documentation, and maintenance of medical charts.
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5 |
| Provides moderate to complex rehabilitation of athletic injuries through the use of various therapeutic exercise programs. | 5 |
Screens and refers injured athletes to athletic team physician or other medical services.
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5 |
Maintains discretion and confidentiality and handles sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatment.
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5 |
| Works in a collaborative manner and organizes and prioritizes work assignments, conducts analysis relating to programs and operational procedures and develops resulting recommendations. | 5 |
| Determine the nature, scope, and/or extent of the injury or illness of student-athletes. Initiate medical care of athletic illness and injury. | 5 |
| Daily control of infection and sanitation of the Sports Medicine Clinic by cleaning and disinfecting all equipment, floors, and tables. | 5 |
| Available to work all home/away practices and games/events including traveling with various teams with overnight travel under the direction of the Assistant Athletics Director/Sports Medicine. | 5 |
| Work with medical providers on insurance and processing for student athlete's injury claims. | 5 |
| Comply with NCAA, Big West Conference, University and Department rules and regulations. | 5 |
| Operate within an atmosphere of compliance, integrity, and within the scope and intent of NCAA, conference, and university regulations. | 5 |
| Provide a referral system for counseling and guidance services to all athletes for medical and non-medical problems. | 5 |
| Maintain Sports Medicine facilities and equipment, ensuring all athletic equipment is fully operational and Sports Medicine Clinics rooms are maintained according to standards. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine. | Required |
| Bachelor's degree in a related field. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of electronic medical records systems. | Required |
| Strong skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Strong ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines. | Required |
| Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments. | Required |
| Strong organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group. | Required |
| NATABOC and First Aid/CPR AED Professional Rescuer certification. | Required |
| Thorough skills associated with athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessment and treatment. | Required |
| Strong ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with others, including athletes, team physicians, faculty, staff and others in the athletic department. | Required |
| Knowledge of procurement function and campus budget requirements relating to athletic equipment and supplies. | Required |
| For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards. | Required |
| Thorough ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines. | Required |
| Computer skills in programs relevant to job duties. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Valid Drivers License | Required |
| Work schedule will include evening and weekend hours. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |