Position Category: Staff (Exempt)
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 0.92
Location: Thousand Oaks
University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each persons dignity.
Basic Function:
Perform athletic training services of health care coverage for 22 men's and women's intercollegiate sports teams and 6 JV teams. California Lutheran University is a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and an NCAA Division III institution.
Representative Duties:
Provide preventative and therapeutic treatments and athletic training coverage as assigned by the Director of Athletics with secondary reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer for athletic teams.
Provide care to all student athletes including prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. E
Manage the training room: referring injuries to the appropriate medical facilities. E
Assist in preparing and maintaining appropriate athletic injury care records and reports as required following all NCAA, HIPPA, and NATA guidelines. E
Perform performance training for Cal Lutheran athletes during their seasons and non-traditional seasons. Develop strength and conditioning programming for intercollegiate athletes.
Monitor pre-existing health conditions of student athletes involved in intercollegiate athletics. E
Provide medical services during games and practices, home and away, throughout the regular school year and vacation periods when necessary. E
Responsible for assisting in communicating to student athletes and coaches the Departments health insurance policies. E
Provide general athletic room services. E
Perform skills as outlined by the NATABOC and NATA Educational Council. E
Work with the team physician to complete pre-season physical examinations and weekly treatments. E
Supervise student athletic trainers E
Supervise certified trainers as needed for coverage of contests and practices. E
Attend athletic department meetings and other university functions as assigned. E
Perform other related administrative and committee duties as assigned. E
E = Essential Duties
Knowledge Of:
Excellent organizational, supervisory and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Computer proficiency
Experience in budgetary and supervisory endeavors associated with athletic training.
Multiple activity coordination and simultaneous project management
Sports medicine and related field for prevention and treatment of injuries.
Body mechanics principles, flexibility and strength training.
Basic elements of pedagogy of Sports Medicine
Goals and objectives of assigned activity.
Operation and use of Sports Medicine equipment.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Public speaking techniques
Oral and written communication skills.
Microsoft Office Suite - including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability To:
Participate in rigorous physical activities.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Maintain routine records.
Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
Operate, service and make minor repairs on equipment.
Develop and teach strength and conditioning curriculum for intercollegiate athletes
Learn new software and systems as needed for reporting and record keeping of Athletic related injuries
Work business and extended hours, including some evening and weekends
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: A Bachelors Degree in Athletic Training or related field, NATABOC certification and CSCS certification and four years of experience in athletic training at a college or university or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current CPR and first aid certification, certification teach CPR
Masters Degree
Two or more years working with four year intercollegiate athletes implementing strength and conditioning programming.
Class B CA license certification
Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California drivers license
Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency
Current NATABOC athletic training certificate
Physical Abilities:
Working Environment:
Indoor and outdoor work environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; subject to adverse weather conditions; subject to evening, weekend, nights and holiday work hours and varying working hours
Posting Number: Staff001532022
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 09/26/2022
Position End Date:
Open Date: 09/09/2022
Close Date: 9/25/2022
Open Until Filled: No
Application Procedure/Special Instructions:
To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/9787
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and Universitys policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.
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