Hybrid Assistant Athletic Trainer (Temporary) at TheClaremontColleges

Job Posting Location:

Claremont, CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Description:

This is a temporary position.

ABOUT POMONA COLLEGE:

Located near Los Angeles, California, Pomona College is widely regarded as one of the nation's premier liberal arts colleges. Established in 1887, Pomona College is known for small classes, a challenging curriculum, close relationships between students and faculty, and a range of student research and leadership opportunities. Pomona is a member of The Claremont Colleges.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Assistant Athletic Trainer works to prevent athletic injuries and illness, evaluate and treat athletic injuries, and assist with coordination and scheduling of medical coverage for contests and practices.  This position also assists with the overall operation and administration of the Sports Medicine Department. This position may be asked to supervise one or more student employees in the Physical Education/Athletics department.

Reporting directly to the Head Athletic Trainer(s), the Assistant Athletic Trainer works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities for the Pomona-Pitzer varsity student-athletes:

• Prevent, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries.
• Provide medical coverage for practices and games.
• Provide counseling and education to student athletes.
• Document and maintain injury reports and progress notes in a timely manner.
• Administration of athletic insurance claims in a timely manner.
• Oversee athletic training students and assist with athletic training interns and their oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s degree preferred. Certification from National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) required.  CPR/AED required. Experience at an academic institution is preferred.

REQUIRED HOURS:  Regular hours may vary due to the needs of athletic teams and the Sports Medicine Department. Travel may be required.  Must be willing to work extensive evening and weekend hours and holidays.

ADDITIONAL POSITION AND RATE DETAILS: This is a full-time, temporary, exempt position that is eligible for benefits. The annual salary for this role is between $68,640 - $72,000 per year.  The specific factors that the College will consider when offering a salary to an individual will include, but not be limited to: education, training, relevant prior experience, and performance in prior role.  All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.  As a California employer, Pomona College requires all employees to be residents of California.  All staff positions are ineligible for visa or permanent resident card sponsorship.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified applicants must submit the following materials: current cover letter, current resume, name and contact information for three professional references. Pomona College prides itself in being an open, competitive, and equal opportunity employer.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential job duties of this position.  The College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others.  It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.  When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the College will review this job description and make changes of business necessity.