Athletic Trainer 1-4 HX

Job Summary

Involves the evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, including injury prevention and peak performance training.

Job Title	Athletic Trainer 1 HX	Athletic Trainer 2 HX	Athletic Trainer 3 HX	Athletic Trainer 4 HX
Job Code	5304	5305	5306	5307
Bargaining Unit	HX	HX	HX	HX
FLSA	Non-Exempt	Non-Exempt	Exempt	Exempt
Generic Scope	Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.	Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.	Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.	Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.
Custom Scope	Uses basic athletic training concepts. Applies campus policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. May serve as graduate assistant athletic trainer providing prevention and treatment of athletic injuries. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position.	Uses moderately complex athletic training skills and concepts. Applies knowledge of industry practices and campus / medical center policies and procedures to obtain results on cases of moderate scope where analysis requires a review of a variety of factors. This title is bargaining unit only. There should never be an uncovered position.	Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices to deliver customized athletic training focused on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and optimizing athletic performance. Exercises good judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain results. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “HX” ending.	Uses advanced concepts and to deliver customized, comprehensive, athletic training focused on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and optimizing athletic performance. Assumes administrative leadership of related sports medicine programs. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results. Typically, the bargaining unit job code should be used for work covered by this title. However, if the position is not covered by the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) due to one of the following reasons—(1) Confidential status, where duties normally require access to confidential information that significantly influences the development of management’s bargaining or grievance positions; (2) employed outside of California at a location with 100 or fewer employees; or (3) Supervisory status, where duties include supervising employees as a regular part of the job—then the position should be listed under the generic title without the “HX” ending.
Key Resp 01	Provides basic prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries utilizing protective and therapeutic wrapping, therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques.	Under general supervision, provides injury prevention and peak performance training. Provides injury rehabilitation utilizing treatment plans that includes protective and therapeutic wrapping, therapeutic modalities, devices, and moderate rehabilitation techniques.	Applies professional concepts to deliver comprehensive, individualized and effective training to optimize athletic performance, prevent injuries and provide rehabilitation for chronic and acute injuries and conditions. Utilizes treatment plans incorporating full range of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques.	Provides administrative leadership for sports medicine programs. Provides direction, training and guidance to other Athletic Trainers.
Key Resp 02	Provides athletes / patients with basic injury evaluation, injury prevention training, and rehabilitation.	Provides athletes / patients with moderate functional movement and performance enhancement training to reach potential and / or avoid injuries.	Provides athletes / patients with functional movement and performance enhancement training to improve function, avoid injuries and recover safely.	Provides athletes / patients with advanced functional movement and performance enhancement training to improve function, avoid injuries and / or recover safely.
Key Resp 03	Administers first-aid to athletes / patients.	Administers first-aid to athletes. May provide basic manual therapy.	Administers first-aid to athletes. Provides manual therapy applicable to orthopedic and sports medicine.	Oversees administration of first-aid to athletes. Provides advanced manual therapy applicable to orthopedic and sports medicine.
Key Resp 04	Maintains training facilities and equipment.	Maintains training facilities and equipment. Ensures athletic equipment is fully operational and training rooms are maintained according to standards.	Maintains training facilities and equipment. Ensures all athletic equipment is fully operational and athletic training rooms are maintained according to standards.	May be responsible for operational leadership of designated athletic training facilities.
Key Resp 05	Follows safety procedures.	Follows and enforces safety procedures.	Follows and enforces safety procedures.	Provides oversight and enforcement of safety procedures.
Key Resp 06	Assists with inventory maintenance, ordering and restocking supplies.	Maintains inventory, ordering and restocking supplies.	Maintains inventory including clinical supplies and athletic equipment.	Orders high-cost athletic equipment and supplies.
Key Resp 07	Reports basic injuries, completing appropriate documentation and maintaining medical records.	Reports injuries, completes injury documentation, and maintains accurate medical records.	Reports injuries, completes relevant injury documentation, and maintains accurate medical records.	Ensures other athletic trainers properly evaluate athletes / patients, report injuries, complete injury documentation and accurately maintain medical records.
Key Resp 08	Provides rehabilitation of athletic injuries through the use of therapeutic exercise programs and modalities.	Guides therapeutic exercise programs that provide basic to moderate rehabilitation of athletic injuries.	Guides therapeutic exercise programs that provide moderate to complex rehabilitation of athletic injuries.	Provides guidance to athletic trainers for rehabilitation at all levels of athletic injury. Serves as a resource on advanced therapeutic exercise programs and modalities.
Key Resp 09	Evaluates and refers injured athletes to team physician or other members of multidisciplinary treatment team.	Evaluates and refers injured athletes to team physician or other members of multidisciplinary treatment team.	Evaluates and refers injured athletes to team physician or other members of multidisciplinary treatment team.	Evaluates, and oversees referrals of, injured athletes to team physician or other members of multidisciplinary treatment team.
Key Resp 10		Maintains discretion and confidentiality in all matters involving athlete / patient injury and treatment.	Maintains discretion and confidentiality in all matters involving athlete / patient injury and treatment.	Maintains discretion and confidentiality in all matters involving athlete / patient injury and treatment.
Key Resp 11		Works in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team.	Works in a collaborative manner as a member of multidisciplinary team.	Works in a collaborative manner as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Key Resp 12		Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.	Conducts analysis related to programs and operational procedures and develops recommendations for training / service improvements.	Conducts analysis related to programs and operational procedures and develops recommendations for service / treatment delivery.
Education 1	Bachelor’s degree in related area.	Bachelor’s degree in related area.	Bachelor’s degree in related area.	Bachelor’s degree in related area.
Education 2	Some graduate level coursework preferred.	Some graduate level coursework preferred.	Master’s degree in related field preferred.	Master’s degree in related field preferred.
Certification Requirement	Professional certification required.	Professional certification required.	Professional certification required.	Professional certification required.
Spec Cond 1	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.	Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
KSA 01	Computer skills in programs relevant to job duties.	Computer skills in programs relevant to job duties.	Computer skills in programs relevant to job duties.	Computer skills in programs relevant to job duties.
KSA 02	Basic skills associated with athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessment and treatment.	Demonstrated skills associated with athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessment and treatment.	Thorough skills associated with athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices, and rehabilitation techniques, as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment, and injury assessment and treatment.	Advanced knowledge of athletic injury prevention and the administration of therapeutic modalities, devices and techniques as well as of first-aid, athletic equipment and injury assessment and treatment.
KSA 03	Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality involving athletic injuries and treatments.	Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality involving athletic injuries and treatments.	Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments.	Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments.
KSA 04	Basic knowledge of electronic medical records systems.	Demonstrated knowledge of electronic medical records systems.	Thorough knowledge of electronic medical records systems.	Advanced knowledge of electronic medical records systems.
KSA 05	For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.	For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.	For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.	For positions associated with Sports Medicine, must maintain current knowledge of applicable rules and standards of the affiliated athletic conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), as well as other associations and agencies to which the campus adheres, and, at all times, avoid any and all violations of these rules and standards.
KSA 06	Ability to work in a collaborative manner and within delegated timelines.	Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner and within delegated timelines.	Strong ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with others, including athletes, team physicians, faculty, staff and others in the athletic department.	Advanced ability to work in a collaborative manner and to organize and prioritize work assignments, conduct analysis relating to programs and operational procedures and develop resulting recommendations.
KSA 07	Basic skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing.	Demonstrated skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing.	Strong skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing.	Advanced skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing.
KSA 08	Ability to respond to multiple demands.	Demonstrated ability to independently respond to multiple demands.	Knowledge of procurement function and campus budget requirements relating to athletic equipment and supplies.	Advanced knowledge of procurement function and campus budget requirements relating to athletic equipment and supplies.
KSA 09	Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines.	Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines.	Strong ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines.	Advanced ability to organize and priority work assignments of self and others to ensure completion of assignments within required timelines.
KSA 10	Basic organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group.	Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group.	Strong organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group.	Advanced organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group.
KSA 11	Basic manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.	Intermediate manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.	Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.	Advanced manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.
Environment	Recreational and sports facilities settings.	Recreational and sports facilities settings.	Recreational and sports facilities settings.	Recreational and sports facilities settings.