Athletic Trainer (5306C) Intercollegiate Athletics #88864

Athletic Trainer 3

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of California, Berkeley consists of more than 275 staff members and coaches and sponsors 30 varsity sports programs. These 30 programs include more than 850 student-athletes who participate in the various sports programs annually within the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA).

The Athletic Trainer 3 provides intercollegiate athletes with injury prevention training, as well as the evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. 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. Screens and refers injured athletes to athletic team physician or other medical services. Provides moderate to complex rehabilitation of athletic injuries through the use of various therapeutic exercise programs. Maintains discretion and confidentiality and handle sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatment. Enforces safety procedures. Works in a collaborative manner and to organize and prioritize work assignments and develop recommendations. Provides manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.

Required qualifications include computer skills in programs relevant to job duties, 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. Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters involving athletic injuries and treatments. Thorough knowledge of electronic medical records systems. 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. Strong ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with others, including athletes, team physicians, faculty, staff and others in the athletic department. Strong skills necessary to communicate verbally and in writing. Knowledge of procurement function and campus budget requirements relating to athletic equipment and supplies. Strong ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and complete assignments within required timelines. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills needed to work with a diverse client group. Strong manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.

Education/training: Bachelor's degree in related area. Master's degree in related field (Preferred). Licenses/certifications: Certification and in good standing with the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. Professional certification required.

Salary & benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted annual range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $78,426 - $85,000. This is an exempt, monthly-paid position. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to apply: To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.