Athletic Trainer- Men's Basketball - 141349

Athletic Trainer- Men's Basketball

The University of California San Diego is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer - Men's Basketball. In addition to Men's Basketball, this position will oversee the athletic training for an additional sport as assigned. UC San Diego, located in La Jolla, in the San Diego Metropolitan area, enrolls over 35,000 students, earned recognition as one of the world's premier research universities, and is ranked as one of the top 10 public universities in the nation. UC San Diego Athletics has a proud tradition of academic and athletic excellence, sponsors 24 varsity sports and is a member of the Big West Conference, an NCAA Division I conference. Triton Athletics has consistently ranked as one of the most successful athletic programs, ranking among the top 7 nationally in the Learfield Director's Cup on 13 different occasions and has finished second overall three times.

The Basketball Athletic Trainer assists in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and care of athletic injuries and medical concerns across UC San Diego's 24-sport NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program. In addition to Basketball, this position will oversee the athletic training for an additional sport as assigned. The role helps develop, coordinate, and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program for Intercollegiate Athletics and performs related professional and administrative duties as assigned. The Athletic Trainer is present at all home competitions and select away competitions, maintains standard office hours, and is present or on call for all practices.

Under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine and in collaboration with Athletic Performance staff to ensure safe design and implementation of fitness, nutrition, and conditioning programs tailored to individual student-athlete needs; makes injury referrals to appropriate medical personnel as needed; and reconditions and rehabilitates athletes on physician referral using appropriate physical agents and therapeutic devices. The role also includes communicating regularly with coaches on injured athletes' status, assisting in the operation of athletic training facilities, developing and implementing policies and protocols for equipment use, injury prevention and treatment, and screening/assessment procedures, helping supervise athletic training interns, and maintaining accurate records across all areas of athletic training operations including injuries, medical insurance, medical history, injury referrals, conditioning programs and schedules, and supplies/equipment inventory.

The incumbent must follow the athletic philosophy consistent with that of the UC San Diego Athletic Department, NCAA, California Collegiate Athletic Association and a commitment to diversity in all of its forms.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced athletic training professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures; resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.