Athletic Trainer

Promotional & Open Competitive WELCOME TO SANTA MONICA COLLEGE!

The Athletics Department is seeking an Athletic Trainer who possesses a valid certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) to administer care, prevention and treatment of injury for the College's student athletics program. This individual will demonstrate quick thinking and initiative in the delivery of emergency first aid in high stress situations and stay up to date on the industry's latest developments and best practices.

They will be tasked with establishing and maintaining a treatment facility staffed by student workers and one additional part-time Athletic Trainer. In partnership with the Athletics Director, this candidate will be responsible for the creation and implementation of injury prevention, treatment and emergency action plans, student health records maintenance, and the inventory of first aid supplies and equipment.

* This assignment receives an additional 5% pay differential for working a variable hours schedule.

All candidates must have authorization to work in the United States; the District does not have the ability to provide sponsorship.

At SMC, you will work beside a diverse group of colleagues who leverage their combined talents and passions to accomplish something great. No matter what department you are in, or what job you have, your contributions will be critical to helping our students fulfill their dreams - landing that new job, or breaking through the cycle of poverty.

Some details about us:

• We are currently the number one transfer college to UCLA, USC, the University of California system, and Loyola Marymount University
• We are dedicated to sustainable practices and are accessible via environmentally-friendly transportation options, including the Expo Line and Big Blue Bus.
• We are one of the select community colleges in California approved to award a Bachelor's degree. SMC currently awards a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design.

www.smc.edu/aboutsmc to learn more about us and why SMC is WHERE WE SUCCEED!

We value our employees as people, and recognize the value of work-life balance, the health of you and your family, and professional development. We offer a variety of benefits and perks to support new members of our team, including:

• 18 paid holidays*
• 12 paid vacation days*
• 12 paid illness days*
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)
• Free mental health assistance through the Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) program.
• Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)
• 5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 40 years of service.
• Waived tuition fees for classes taken at Santa Monica College.
• Reimbursement for related classes, conferences or workshops to empower your professional development.
• Free Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through Sustainable Transportation Incentive Program
• CSEA Chapter 36 Union Membership Option

* Benefits, holidays, vacation, and illness days listed above assume a 40-hour per week, 12 month per year schedule. Benefits, vacation and illness days are prorated for other work schedules.

New Employees:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. A new permanent classified employee may request a higher salary placement based on recruitment issues and/or additional training and experience which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements. Please note that salary placement above the third step requires additional approvals by Santa Monica College executive staff.

Current Employees:
Upon promotion, the new salary for a current, permanent employee is based on Merit Rule 12.2.7. In accordance with this rule, employees are entitled to at least a one-step (5%) salary increase, and may be eligible for advanced step placement in accordance with established criteria.

The selection process tentatively consists of a Qualifications Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%), which may be preceded by a Training & Experience Evaluation (pass/fail). Candidates must be…