Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. jobs in Chico, CA

Assistant Athletic Trainer
(Internal Only)

Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreational Sports
Job #22-02

Close Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022

(Job #22-02) Athletic Trainer I, Assistant Athletic Trainer, $2,976 -5,743 monthly. Appointments are typically made at the
beginning of the salary range. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan, permanent position with a one-
year probationary period in Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreational Sports. This position comes with an extensive benefits
package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, CalPERS retirement, Fee Waiver eligibility
(reduced tuition on most CSU system classes), life insurance, and voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care
reimbursement accounts. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-
benefits. Please note that this is an internal recruitment open only to active, stateside, staff Humboldt State University
Employees.

Now is an exciting time to join Intercollegiate Athletics & Recreational Sports as we transition to Cal Poly Humboldt! Cal
Poly Humboldt has been named the state’s third polytechnic institution and the first in Northern California. Backed by a
historic state investment, we’re adding in-demand new academic programs, building new facilities, and growing our
enrollment. Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that strives to foster an inclusive and equitable community
to support our students of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and
endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial
community that reflects the diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at
www.humboldt.edu.

Position Summary: Under the lead direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, the Athletic Trainer I provides athletic training
services to male and female intercollegiate student-athletes. These training services include the care, prevention,
treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries; assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with the day to day operations of the athletic
training room; and assisting with the administrative duties of the athletic training program.

Key Responsibilities: Provide athletic training services to intercollegiate student-athletes by assisting in the care,
prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. Evaluation and assessment of injuries sustained by student-athletes,
including emergency/care/first aid as necessary, and make medical referrals. Assist in the day to day operations of the

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Athletic Training room under the guidance of the Head Athletic Trainer. Assist in the maintenance, per use cleaning of
Athletic Training room. Assist in maintaining up to date medical records - Assist in the care, prevention, treatment and
rehabilitation of injuries.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:
General Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment and

• Full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis
• Other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and therapeutic massage techniques
• Effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment
• Rules, regulations, and guidelines established by the campuses’ governing national collegiate athletic associations

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills to develop effective working relationships with athletes and serve

Ability to:

• Effectively assess and evaluate injuries and their severity
• Develop conditioning and rehabilitation programs and manage and treat injuries
• Use the full range of appropriate therapeutic modalities and treatments and rehabilitation and exercise

Minimum Qualifications: Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related
field of study OR a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Possess and maintain valid state-issued driver’s license with a clean driving record. Course work must include
completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements. Possess and maintain Board of Certification
(BOC) certification for Athletic Trainer is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field
• Experience performing athletic training duties in a collegiate setting
• Current CPR/AED certification under the guidelines of the NATABOC.

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Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials via Interfolio (link
below):

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Cal Poly Humboldt Employment History Form (Cal Poly Humboldt Employment History Form:

https://forms.humboldt.edu/employment-history-form; NOTE: Download the Cal Poly Humboldt Employment
History Form and save it as a PDF file prior to filling it out. If the form is completed in an online browser, content
WILL NOT be saved).

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW: http://apply.interfolio.com/101980

Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources
Office at (707) 826-3626.

Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The
Wiyot people call the area Goudi’ni (over in the woods). HSU was the first campus in the California State University
system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff,
faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative
to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

Cal Poly Humboldt is part of the 23-campus California State University system and one of only three
polytechnic universities in the system. The University has a comprehensive arts and sciences curriculum,
which is recognized nationally for its high academic quality. Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt is one of
the premier public institutions in the Western United States; it is a rural and residential campus of
approximately 7,000 students. The main campus is located in Arcata, California, in the northwestern part of
the state along the coast, and situated among redwood trees in an area that offers unmatched scenic beauty,
moderate climate, and opportunities for outdoor activities. The surrounding Humboldt County locale has a
population of approximately 135,500. The community offers an excellent range of businesses, services, and
cultural activities and performances. The local schools are ranked in the top performance percentiles, both
nationally and in the state.

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Effective January 1, 2022, the California State University system (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to
perform CSU-related work outside California. Questions regarding the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, please contact Cal Poly
Humboldt Employee/Labor Relations & Compliance at hsuhr@humboldt.edu.

CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical
or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply
with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions
may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with state and federal crime
awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act,
California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal Poly Humboldt Annual Security
Report is available at: https://clery.humboldt.edu/content/annual-security-reports.

CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a
background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for
employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent off of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the
background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified
information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service.
Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or
continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest
quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Humboldt State University can be found
at www.humboldt.edu.

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment
without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual
orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected
status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual
harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

Class Code: 8180
Publication Date: January 27, 2022

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