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Assistant Athletics Director, Sports Medicine (ATH TRAINER 3)

University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States


Overview Under general supervision of the Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine and team physicians, the position will use skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices to deliver customized athletic training focused on injury prevention, management, rehabilitation, and optimizing athletic performance. Exercises good judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain results. Administers first aid to athletes. Provides manual therapy applicable to orthopedic and sports medicine. Coordinate high-level comprehensive medical care for UC Davis intercollegiate student-athletes. Share responsibility with sports medicine unit services for teams as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine. Communicate student athlete progress and status to coaches, physicians, strength and conditioning staff and supervisor. Attend annual team meeting prior to athletic season to communicate education and policy surrounding concussion, sickle cell trait, use of supplements, NCAA drug testing, ADHD, HIPAA, and trauma training. Initiate expectations meeting with assigned coaching staff to review emergency action plans, policies and procedures and other information as needed.

Qualifications

In good standing with Board of Certification. National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification. Certified Athletic Trainer. Current CPR/AED for the professional rescuer certification.

Bachelor’s degree in an athletic training related field.

No Minimum Work Experience required.

Strong 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.

Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.

Strong ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines.

Current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of departmental, university, affiliated athletic conferences, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and always avoid all violations of these rules and standards.

Strong ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with others, including athletes, team physicians, faculty, staff, and others in the athletic department with strong skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing for clear and concise business correspondence and reports.

Skills to teach clinical rehabilitative skills to undergraduate sports medicine interns.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher in athletic training related field.

3 years of experience or 2 years of experience Div I.

Key Responsibilities

75% - Patient Care

25% - Administrative Duties

Position Information

Salary or Pay Range: $69,600 annually - $124,200 annually; note: position is subject to a departmental budgeted salary range of $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Frequency: Annually

UC Job Title: ATH TRAINER 3

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 100% - Fixed

Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Nights and weekends as needed based on team schedules.

Location: Davis, CA

Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)

Benefits Eligible: Yes

This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs

UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family

Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave

Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources

On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles

Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans

Physical Demands

Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus. This position is 100% on-site.

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.

This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Equal Opportunity University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For details, see the Anti-Discrimination Policy and our recruitment materials. We encourage applicants to apply even if their experience does not match every listed qualification.

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