Founded in 1955, American River College is one of the largest institutions of higher education in the Sacramento region, serving about 30,000 students each fall and spring at its main campus and centers. The college has an outstanding record for academic quality and is among the top community colleges in the state for transferring students to the University of California and California State University systems. American River College also has a strong reputation for its career programs, which include automotive/diesel technology, culinary arts, electronics, funeral service, and nursing, among others.
The college’s mission is to ensure students identify their educational goals and needs and successfully accomplish student learning in the broad educational areas of career and technical education, developmental education, general education, and lower-division post-secondary education to achieve transfer. The college values access, benefit of education, communication, community development, diversity, employees, excellence, fiscal responsibility, innovation and risk taking, leadership, research and evaluation, student learning outcomes, sustainability, and technology.
Under general direction, provides for an effective and efficient program of first aid, emergency care, injury prevention, athletic training and preconditioning for athletes in intercollegiate sports activities. [For a detailed job description for this Los Rios Classified Employee’s Association (White Collar) posting click on the “Job Description” link on the left side of your screen, then click on “Los Rios Classified Employee’s Association (White Collar) Job Descriptions”.]
This position reports directly to the Dean of Kinesiology and Athletics, and is located in the Kinesiology department.
● Functions as liaison between physician, coaches, parents, student-athletes and administration.
● Arranges for and assists with pre-season physical examinations for all sports; and coordinates physical screenings to detect pre-existing conditions that would limit or prevent participation in intercollegiate athletics.
● Administers emergency care, treats acute, sub-acute and minor chronic disabilities, and/or refers injured student-athlete to physician; evaluates physical condition of injured athletes.
● Advises, develops and implements programs for routine and corrective exercises.
● Provides rehabilitation services for injured student-athletes.
● Uses treatment modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy, and therapeutic exercise; and recognizes and manipulates conditions which require special taping, bracing or padding, either preventative or rehabilitative.
● Designs, develops and supervises conditioning and reconditioning/rehab programs.
● May assist in the selection and fitting of protective equipment.
● Arranges transportation as needed for injured athletes.
● Accompanies football team to all contests; serves as host athletic trainer for visiting teams; and attends home athletic events when scheduled.
● Maintains and operates the athletic training room.
● Maintains all student-athlete health records and maintains records for all the individual injuries and treatments of injured athletes.
● Prepares and oversees budget for medical and athletic training supplies and equipment.
● May oversee student interns in the Athletic Trainer program.
● Educates student athletes about generally accepted health and safety knowledge.
● Performs related duties as required.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a medical evaluation.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of experience as an athletic trainer.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Current Athletic Trainer (ATC) and CPR certificates are required by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
Have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at a maximum of 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: 12 units are equal to six months of education; 24 units are equal to one year of education.)
1. A completed Los Rios Community College District Classified Application (required).
2. Resume (recommended).
3. Unofficial transcripts of college/university work (required).
4. Current Athletic Trainer (ATC) and CPR certificates are required by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC). (required).
5. Two (2) letters of recommendation (recommended).
6. Letter of Interest (recommended).
Do not submit additional materials that are not requested.
* TRANSCRIPTS:
– Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
– Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLY accepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. Click Foreign Transcript Evaluations on the Human Resources Services page for details.
– Within 60 days of the time of hire, employees are required to submit official transcripts, if required in the minimum qualification for the position.
– Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
– It is the responsibility of Los Rios Community College District employees to also provide official transcripts, if required in the minimum qualification for the position.
11-02-2016
11-30-2016
Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for complete information on how to apply online with our District. Application services are available between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Los Rios Community College District Human Resources Office located at 1919 Spanos Court, Sacramento, CA 95825-3981. If you need assistance with any phase of the application process, please call (916) 568-3112 or come in during our business hours. Submission of applications are by midnight of the posting closing date.
All Positions: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful clearance from a criminal background check, freedom from tuberculosis, and proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to the first day of work. The District may select additional qualified candidates should unexpected vacancies or needs occur during this recruitment/selection process
11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday
0002367
$4,318.50 per month
Plus shift differential.
Classified (Support Staff)
Los Rios Community College District (American River College)
