Assistant Athletic Trainer Jobs

Pepperdine University's Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the preventive injury program as well as the treatment and care of athletic injuries for all intercollegiate sports within the University. This person is to be personally and professionally in harmony with the mission of Pepperdine University.

Duties

• Work closely with head coaches and strength and conditioning coaches, keep them informed on the nature of injuries.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.
• Assist the Director of Athletic Training in managing and supervising the athletic training room and satellite athletic training areas.
• Inform the coaches whether or not an athlete will be allowed to practice or participate in athletic contests.
• Establish a written set of aims, goals and objectives for the programs under your supervision with an update and review each year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Know, understand and comply with polices of Pepperdine University, the NCAA and various league offices.
• Refer injuries as needed and administer treatment and rehabilitation as directed by the physician. Maintain accurate records regarding treatment, injuries and rehabilitation programs. Maintain records under HIPAA regulations.
• Assist the Director of athletic training with Pre-participation physical (PPE) exam planning and coordination for students athletes.
• Perform "athlete centered" medicine with the health and safety of the student-athlete as the top priority. Provide injury and illness evaluation, management, triage, treatment, referral, and follow-up care to NCAA Division I athletes. Serve as the point of contact for each assigned athlete within the department for concerns related to mental and physical health. Provide medical referrals to other health care providers as necessary.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required: Bachelor's degree. 2-5 years experience working at the collegiate level. Certified member in good standing of the National Athletic Training Association. Capable of working both independently and as a team member; results oriented; self starter, proactive. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, written and verbal. Ability to work effectively with external constituents. Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal constituents, particularly senior staff, coaching staff, and other appropriate University staff. Experience using database management systems and other common office computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheet, email and browser applications.

Qualified individuals should be able to articulate a strong commitment to diversity, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws.

This is a Restricted, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Rate: $5,373.34 per month

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.