ATHLETIC TRAINER (INCLUDING BENEFITS)

Salary: $27.20 - $33.18 Hourly Location : Rowland Heights (Los Angeles County), CA Job Type: Regular Full-time Job Number: D-25/26-31 Department: Personnel / Default Opening Date: 09/05/2025 Closing Date: 7/2/2026 12:00 AM Pacific ASSIGNMENT UPDATED TO CLOSE ON JULY 2, 2026POSITION There are currently two (2) positions available for Athletic Trainer, one (1) at Nogales High School and one (1) at Rowland High School. The positions are eight (8) hours a day, ten and half (10.5) months a year. These positions include benefits. The reporting hours will vary due to the scheduling of games. An eligibility list is being established to fill the current vacancies and hire substitutes for the next six (6) months. FILING PERIOD Applications for this position will be accepted on-line only until July 2, 2026. SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of the High School Principal or designee, performs a variety of activities involved in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries; administers preventative or rehabilitative treatment to students and athletes engaged in various school sports; provides information, in-service, and guidance to coaches and faculty; serves as a liaison between the students, parents, coaches, and physicians in evaluation, management, treatment, and long- term rehabilitation of athletic injuries; and works a flexible schedule. Please click to view the entire job description. Classified Salary Range: 21.5 EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree in physical education, athletic training, health or a directly related field from an accredited college is required. EXPERIENCE: One year of paid experience providing first aid, preventative and rehabilitative treatment to athletes is required. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile): Proof of Education: Bachelor's Degree, or copy of highest completed degree (/BA/MA) (Copy of diploma or official transcripts on watermarked paper/letterhead); and A valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) issued by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; and A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate; and A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. Documents may also be emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io. Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered. If you have questions, please contact Crystal Vahimarae at or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENT: A valid, Class C, California Driver License and a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required and must be maintained during employment; A valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) issued by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. EXAMINATIONOPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION The examination may consist of the following: Structured Interview/Technical Project SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION OPTIONS TO TAKE YOUR FIRST AID and CPR COURSES This position requires a valid First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of where you can complete your training but a quick resource. Whatever option you choose, please ensure the course meets the requirements of the job posting and is comparable to the American Heart Association course. OPTION 1: A-B-CPR-Online Training OPTION 2: NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION OPTION 3: AMERICAN RED CROSS OPTION 4: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire. APPOINTMENT Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months. All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance. In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period. PROCESSING FEE New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of the processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD. VETERANS CREDIT For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit. Veteran's credit can only be applied upon initial hire. VACATION Employees with one (1) to three (3) years of service earn vacation at the rate of one (1) day for each month in paid status for a maximum of 12 vacation days per year. The number of vacation days earned progressively increases as provided in the RUSD-CSEA Agreement, Appendix A. Part-time employees earn vacation benefits prorated on the average number of hours worked per day per month in their regular assignments. HOLIDAYS For twelve month employees, fifteen (15) paid holidays are earned each year and one (1) floating holiday per calendar year. SICK LEAVE One (1) day of sick leave is earned for each full month of service which may be accumulated from year to year. Employees who transfer from another California school district, including a county superintendent of schools office, who have accrued sick leave may transfer it to this District. HEALTH INSURANCE Employees whose regular work assignment is thirty (30) hours or more per week are eligible to participate in the District's insurance program which consists of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and income protection. The District provides eligible employees major medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Click below to view the benefits summary: If you have additional questions, please contact the Risk Management office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. EDUCATIONAL STIPEND Beginning the 2022-23 school year, all permanent employees who have an earned Bachelor's or Master's degree beyond the requirements for their position are eligible for a stipend. Once a transcript is submitted and verified by the Human Resources division, unit members will be eligible for one stipend based on the highest degree earned. Stipend amounts will be divided into 10 monthly payments, September - June. The stipend amount will be prorated for any midyear degrees conferred in the month the transcript was submitted to and verified by the Human resources Department. Bachelor's degree are eligible for an annual $500 stipend. Bachelor's and Master's degree are eligible for an annual $1000 stipend RETIREMENT Employees who work 20 hours or more per week will be enrolled in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). PEPRA Member - Enrolled in CalPERS after December 31, 2012. (Your first time being enrolled in CalPERS) Classic Member - Enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 You can see an overview of how to plan for your service retirement by clicking ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT: New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority recommends advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, then the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any initial salary step placement recommendations. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. 01 These supplemental questions are part of the selection process and are considered part of your application. These questions give you the opportunity to fully explain your background and qualifications as they pertain to this position. Your answers to the following Supplemental Questions are required for your application to be considered complete. Please note: if you do not have experience in a given area, type "none." Please do not write "please refer to my resume/application" as these answers will be considered incomplete and you will not be given any credit. *Experience referenced in the supplemental questions MUST be reflected in your application. INSTRUCTIONS Read the following questions and type your responses as thoroughly and accurately as possible. You may find it useful to type your responses in a Word document and copy and paste them below. Please note that falsifying information on this application may be grounds for dismissal if you are hired. I have read and understand this statement. Yes No 02 Do you possess a valid CA Driver License? Yes No 03 Please identify your highest level of education. No high school diploma High school or equivalent Some college coursework Associate's degree Bachelor's degree or higher 04 The experience requirement for this position is:One year of paid experience providing first aid, preventative and rehabilitative treatment to athletes is required.Please briefly describe you meet this requirement.Please list your employer(s), the titles of your position(s), the dates of employment for each job in which you gained this experience, and a description of the duties and projects you completed.**DO NOT write SEE RESUME.**Information listed below MUST be included in the work history section of your application to be considered. If you do not have any related experience, type N/A. Yes No 05 Do you have a current/valid National Athletic Trainers Association Certification?If so, please include a copy with your application. Yes No 06 I would be interested in accepting a 8 hour a day / 10.5 month position. Yes No 07 Are you interested in working as a substitute employee? Yes No 08 I have uploaded my proof of education (transcript on letterhead OR diploma). (Required for the application to be considered complete) Yes No 09 I have uploaded a copy of my Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) issued by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer Yes No 10 CONVICTION DISCLOSURE REMINDERI understand that I must disclose reportable criminal convictions and that failure to do so, regardless of expungements, will be cause for any conditional offer of employment to be rescinded due to a failure to disclose.All District staff undergo criminal background checks via the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), regardless of how long ago it was or what state it was in, IT WILL SHOW UP. Please return to the QUESTIONS section if you need to update your application BEFORE submitting your application.I have read and understand the statements above. Selecting "NO" will not absolve you from reporting your conviction properly. This question is intended to be a courtesy reminder for you to report convictions. Failure to disclose reportable convictions WILL cost you a job offer if you are selected for hire. Yes No 11 "I certify that I have answered the supplemental questions accurately and truthfully." Yes No Required Question Rowland Unified