Description Under general direction of the immediate supervisor, provide first aid, emergency care, and rehabilitation therapy of injured Kinesiology students and athletes. Receive limited supervision within a broad framework of standard State, Regional, and District policies and procedures to provide athletic training services. Assist in injury prevention; recommend students and athletes to medical professionals for treatment; and maintain safe training room environment for athletics and kinesiology programs. Example of Duties Essential Functions * Provide emergency, first aid care and ongoing treatment for injured Physical Education and student athletes during on-campus and off-campus athletic events. Maintain contact be available when several athletic events occur simultaneously. * Accompany teams and transport equipment to off - campus athletic events. * Identify injury status of MPC and visiting student athletes and determine the appropriate course of action using approved protocol identified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA). * Evaluate the readiness of the injured individual by assessing functional status. Advises coaching staff of the severity of athletes and their ability to resume practice and re-enter competition. * Arrange for or transport injured athletes to physician or hospital as necessary. Follow up with injured students. * Implement physician's orders in the administration of conditioning and rehabilitation treatment by use of hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, cryotherapy, and related treatments. * Schedule and assist with annual physical exams for athletes. * Recommend and implement injury prevention measures, including but not limited to, stretching, taping and strapping athletes before practice and games. * Inspect facilities, equipment, showers, treatment rooms, playing fields, and dressing rooms to eliminate hazards and ensure sanitary and safe conditions. * Maintain confidential student records of athletic injuries and treatments in accordance with Federal, State, and District procedures and laws. Prepare injury reports and complete claim forms regarding insurance for athletes. * Maintain an inventory of necessary supplies and equipment for the care and treatment of athletic injuries. Other Duties * Serve on college committees as assigned. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Any combination of education, experience, and training which would indicate possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed herein. Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education or a closely related field and certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC). Diversity: Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the diverse academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus. Knowledge Knowledge of: policies, procedures, and objectives of an athletic program including health and safety regulations of a community college. Principles, methods, equipment, and basic theory of physical rehabilitation. Symptoms of various injuries and appropriate first aid treatment. Conditioning and rehabilitation programs relevant to athletic injuries and illnesses. Principles of supervision and training. Athletic sports medicine practices used in the prevention and treatment of sports injuries, including conditioning techniques and practices. Human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and exercise physiology. Common athletic injuries and athletics psychology. OSHA guidelines regarding blood borne pathogens. First aid, CPR and other emergency medical practices and procedures, including taping, wrapping, bandaging and therapeutic techniques. Athletic equipment supplies, materials, quality of materials, design, manufacture and distribution. Rules and regulations of a variety of sports and athletic activities. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers. Principles and procedures of record keeping. Oral and written communication skills. Understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverse academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus. ABILITIES Ability to: Implement procedures for the prevention, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Administer all forms of accepted physical therapy and first aid; use athletic conditioning devices. Identify and correct hazardous conditions of equipment and facilities to read and follow memos and first aid manuals. Use standard athletic training tools, machines, and equipment. Prepare and maintain accurate and timely records related to insurance, injuries, treatment, athletic equipment, supplies, and inventory. Supervise, train, and provide work direction to student workers. Travel to athletic events as required and work outside normal business hours. Communicate effectively and appropriately in both oral and written form. Carry out oral and written instructions. Proficiently use computer processing software. Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in course of work. Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for the diverse academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus. PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, carry, and pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight, up to 50 pounds. Operate athletics training equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environment; travel from site to site; frequently work around athletic playing fields; exposure to all types of weather and temperature conditions, noise, blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids. Position may be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Hearing and vision in normal range with or without correction. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Possess a valid Class C California driver's license for transporting equipment, staff, and occasionally student-athletes. Evidence of appropriate automobile insurance based on DMV regulations. Must be insurable by the college's insurance carrier while employed in this classification. Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC). Maintain certification currency. Possess and maintain current First Aid and adult CPR with AED training certificates. Desirables (Not Required): * Masters in Athletic Training or related field * Experience as a certified athletic trainer * Experience with athletic training in a team setting, including football, preferably at the high school or college level * Experience working with diverse student populations Work Schedule / Supplemental Information Starting Hourly Pay $32.36 (Step A) - $41.43 (Step F) Assigned Shift Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM The work schedule for this position could include weekends and evenings * Management reserves the right to change schedules as needed How to Apply Visitwww.mpc.edu/employmentand select "classified and other positions." Here you will find the announcement and the "apply" button in the upper right-hand corner. You will be asked to log-in or create a new user account. Complete all required fields of theapplication and: * Attach a .pdf of yourcover letterthat describes why you are interested in the position and how your background applies to the major duties of the position. Please address each of the desirable qualifications listed in this job announcement (2 pages maximum). * Attach a .pdf of yourresume * Answer the requireddiversity statement Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as: letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, letters of commendation from schools, or transcripts with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board's approval. Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance, and submit fingerprints. For additional information regarding the recruitment please contact Gerardo Cardenas Hernandez Human Resources Specialist gcardenashernandez@mpc.edu 831-645-1392 Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners. Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. MPC serves approximately 12,000 students (for the 2020-21 year). MPC's comprehensive curriculum and student services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body and include transfer, career and technical education, basic skills, and continuing education offerings. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to: (1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices; (2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility; (3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference; (4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and (5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.