Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job; however, any additional duties will be reasonably related to this class. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Organizes and participates in programs for the care, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of physical injuries to athletes in the athletic program. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from appropriate supervisor; checks with supervisor regarding non-routine assignments. May provide technical and functional direction to assigned student workers/trainees. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. 1. Evaluates athletic injuries, performs appropriate first aid, and provides referrals to physicians, health services, hospitals, and other health professionals as necessary. 2. Coordinate, develop, and demonstrate post-surgical, preventative, and maintenance rehabilitation programs for student athletes utilizing various rehabilitative techniques, skills, and modalities following standing orders prescribed by the medical physician. 3. Develop, Organize, Schedule, and implement preventative treatment methods, including but not limited to Physical Examinations, Emergency Action Plans (EAP's), and concussion management protocols in accordance with CCCAA requirements and guidelines. 4. Applies taping and wrapping of injured areas and for injury surveillance. 5. Attends games and renders first aid and immediate evaluation of injuries as necessary. 6. Ensures Athletic Training Room is open and training services are available whenever intercollegiate teams are practicing or competing on campus. 7. Maintains confidential records, including injury report forms, diagnoses, treatment, prescriptions, physical examination reports, accident reports, and insurance forms as related to the athletics program. 8. Coordinates and facilitates medical referrals to physicians, specialists, physical therapists, or other healthcare providers for further evaluation or treatment beyond your scope of practice. 9. Operates whirlpool, ultrasound, hydrocollator, muscle stimulator, and other exercise and therapeutic machines. 10. Communicates with coaches, athletes, team physicians, and others regarding injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation programs. 11. Orders, receives, and stocks training supplies, equipment, and materials as needed. 12. Maintains current knowledge of athletic training trends and practices; incorporates new developments as appropriate into program. 13. Performs other duties related to the primary job duties.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. CORE COMPETENCIES: Critical Thinking * Analytically and logically evaluates information to resolve problems * Follow guide, SOP or other step by step procedures for locating the source of a problem and fixing it * May detect ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting information or instructions Fact Finding * Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question * Uses defined investigation and information search techniques Adaptability * Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires * Accept and adjust to changes and the unfamiliar Attention to Detail * Focusing on the details of work content * Shows care and thoroughness in adhering to process and procedures that assure quality * Applies knowledge and skill in recognizing and evaluating details of work • Applies skilled final touches on products Listening * Comprehend and verbal instructions and orally presented information * Recalls or retrieves key points in a conversation * Listen actively by rephrasing others' input cogently and accurately Using Technology * Working with electronic hardware and software applications * Using basic features and functions of software and hardware * Experiments and finds novel uses for standard features and functions • Adds, improves, modifies, or develops features and functionality Customer Focus * Attending to the needs and expectations of customer * Seeks information about the immediate and longer term needs of the customer * Anticipates what the customer may want or expect in a product or service * Works across organizational boundaries to meet customer needs Reading Comprehension * Understanding and using written information * Knows the meaning of printed words; comprehend the literal meaning of text * Make interpretations, applications, deductions, inferences, extrapolations from written information Professional and Technical Expertise * Applying technical subject matter to the job * Applies a mastery of knowledge and skill for performing across a wide range of technical or professional applications * Possess recognized expertise outside of the organization Self-Management * Follows through on instructions and assignments * Self-directed and self- monitored in commitments and accomplishments * Redefines or reprioritizes activities within scope of responsibility Valuing Diversity * Shows acceptance of individual differences * Welcomes input and inclusion of others who may be different from oneself * Shows understanding and empathy for the challenges of groups seeking inclusion or dealing with perceived discrimination Lead, Advanced or Senior Level Positions Education and Experience Guidelines Education/Training:  Possession of and ability to maintain a current certification as an Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association. Experience: Two (2) years of experience working as a certified athletic trainer at the secondary level or higher. License or Certificate: Possession of current CPR Certificate and First Aid certifications. Possession of a valid driver's license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Environment: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; frequently works around athletic playing fields; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, noise, blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids. Positions may be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work with athletes on playing fields or in training facilities; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight up to 50 pounds; to occasionally lift, carry, push, and/or pull heavier amounts of weight with or without assistance; to operate athletic training equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; to identify and distinguish colors; and to operate assigned equipment. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. The person selected for hire will be required to complete the following pre-employment requirements: * Submit to and successfully pass DOJ live scan/fingerprinting. Cost of live-scan services to be borne by candidate. * Tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment * Other pre-employment requirements may be required depending on the position (i.e. certifications or licenses; see job posting qualifications section for details).  Successful completion of all pre-employment requirements is mandatory to be eligible for employment. These requirements are in accordance with the San Bernardino Community College District's Administrative Procedures and Board Policies.