Athletic Trainer (Part-time: 19.5 hours per week) - (In-House Only)

IN-HOUSE ONLY:  
This position is open to internal permanent and temporary Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply.  External candidates are not eligible to apply.  If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.
Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking an equity-minded, classified professional as an Athletic Trainer within the Kinesiology and Athletics Division.
About Orange Coast College (OCC)
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Orange Coast College (OCC) was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning.  The College promotes student development, learning, and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful, inclusive, caring, and participatory campus climate of student engagement and academic inquiry.  
OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS) (known on OCC's campus as:  Accessibility Resource Center or ARC).  Additionally, OCC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). 
D.E.I.A. - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism
The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on D.E.I.A. and Anti-Racism (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) and will be actively listening, assessing, and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process.

• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Page
• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Plan (DEIA)

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  Plans and implements certain components for a sports injury prevention program. Follows established protocols for the treatment, care, and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Inspects practice areas and athletic equipment, consulting with coaches on injury prevention methods.
  
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  Provides urgent care service for student-athlete injuries sustained during athletics classes, team practices, and athletic events. Conducts the initial clinical evaluation of injuries, and administers first aid. Refers students to a physician as needed.
  
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  Provides protective taping, bracing, and padding for athletes. Ensures compliance with safety standards by properly fitting athletic equipment, knee, and ankle braces, and other protective gear.
  
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  Monitors athletic rehabilitation programs for injured student-athletes. Provides physical therapy treatment for injuries as diagnosed or prescribed by team physicians. Administers light, heat, cold, sound, water, exercise, manual therapy, and other physical therapy treatments as directed by physicians. Communicate the playing status of injured and recovered athletes to appropriate athletic and college personnel.
  
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  Assists in training and assignment of athletic trainers (including student trainers) in the areas of prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, first aid, and emergency care for athletic injuries. Coordinates travel arrangements and transportation for athletics trainers and first aid and emergency care equipment to out-of-town athletic events.
  
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  Educates and counsels athletes about their conditions including the nature of injuries and the procedures to be followed for recovery.
  
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  Serves as an Athletic Trainer at home-and-away athletic events. In the absence of the team physician, makes judgments concerning the ability of the injured athlete to safely participate in intercollegiate sports.
  
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  Provides in-service training to coaches on the prevention, care, and emergency treatment of athletic injuries.
  
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  Prepares written policies and procedures, in collaboration with administration and the Team Physician, regarding emergency management, treatment, and reconditioning of injuries for athletes including the annual review and update of established procedures.
  
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  Promotes information to athletes regarding educational health programs concerning sexuality, drug abuse, and personal, and academic well-being.
  
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  Coordinates, with the athletic director, the student-athlete physical examination clearance for eligibility ensuring proper medical clearance is obtained for each student-athlete prior to their season of competition.
  
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  Performs pre-participation orthopedic exams, blood pressure checks, and vision checks as part of the student-athlete's pre-participation physical exam clearance.
  
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  Modifies athletic equipment to fit student-athletes in compliance with safety standards. Fabricates modifications to equipment that accommodate an injury or other unique requirements.
  
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  Prepares and maintains records and reports including injury and accident reports, and rehabilitation logs. Maintains and updates student files.
  
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  Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
  
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  Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.
  

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• The position requires seasoned specialized knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of physical therapy and preventative and rehabilitative treatment used in college athletic and physical education programs.
• Requires complete knowledge of the equipment, materials, and supplies used in a college athletic and physical education program.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology.
• Requires knowledge of injury evaluation and treatment techniques including first aid and the proper fitting of assistive devices.
• Requires skill at fitting and modifying athletic equipment.
• Requires knowledge of proper methods for inventorying and storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Requires knowledge of pertinent health and safety regulations governing rehabilitation health care.
• Requires well-developed language and human relations skills to explain technical concepts to others, conduct in-service training, and serve customers.

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to perform physical therapy.
• Requires the ability to develop protocols and procedures for the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries.
• Requires the ability to deliver and administer urgent first aid, and preventative, and rehabilitative treatment to physical education students and athletes.
• Requires the ability to evaluate and treat a variety of injuries.
• Requires the ability to apply and fit protective taping, padding, braces, and related equipment.
• Requires the ability to operate a variety of equipment used for treatment.
• Requires the ability to fit, maintain, and repair athletic equipment and apparatus.
• Requires the ability to work effectively under extreme time constraints.
• Requires the ability to work varying schedules and attend and travel to athletic events.

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
• Essential functions will vary by position.
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

• The position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or a related field and two years of related experience. 
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.

• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.

• Requires a valid driver's license. Requires a First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card. Requires a National Athletic Trainers Association Certificate.

• Work is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment where health and safety considerations exist from physical labor, blood-borne pathogens, and equipment.

IN-HOUSE ONLY:  
This position is open to internal permanent and temporary Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply.  External candidates are not eligible to apply.  If you are not a current active employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.

• Note:  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.   We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4714.

Selection Procedure

• All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation will be invited to an interview.
• If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense . 

• During the interview, candidates may be asked to conduct a short oral demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise, or hands-on practical. 
• Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
• The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.
• The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final candidate. The district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
• The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.
• The start date will be determined based on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.
• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.
• The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.

Employment Information

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
  
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes  Coastline, Community College,  Golden West College ,  and  Orange Coast College .  The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. 

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. 

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This direct link 2022 Coast Community College District Annual Security And Fire Safety Report (Download PDF reader) is the 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2019, 2020, and 2021 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices.  Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.