Athletic Trainer; UC Santa Cruz

Salary: $75,000, this is a 10 month appointment that pays $7,500 per month

Description:

Under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer this position provides sports medicine support for student athletes. The Athletic (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with athletes, coaches and strength and conditioning staff to prevent, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate injuries. The AT collaborates with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure the student athlete receives comprehensive care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a CAATE accredited athletic training education program.
• Computer skills in programs relevant to job duties.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments.
• Thorough knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
• 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), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres. At all times, avoid any and 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.
• Knowledge of procurement function and campus budget requirements relating to athletic equipment and supplies.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group.
• Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.

Description of Institution: (would include equal opportunity employer) At UC Santa Cruz, we strive to enrich the total educational experience by promoting physical activity, encouraging health and wellness, creating and shaping community, and cultivating direction. Through our diverse offerings in athletics, classes, workshops, outdoor trips, intramural sports leagues, tournaments, clubs, drop-in activities, and recreational facilities, we strive to provide opportunities for UCSC students, staff and faculty, retirees, alumni, and local community members to participate.

As one of the largest student employers on campus, we also have many work-study and non-work student jobs in our facilities and programs. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of professional programs and physical activities that promote and enhance community, learning, motivational skills, lifelong wellness, and academic achievement.

Founded for college and university athletic trainers and healthcare professionals who provide and manage healthcare for the intercollegiate student-athlete. Our members are dedicated to the delivery of quality healthcare and ensuring the health and safety of our student-athletes.

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