Athletic Trainer

Kern Community College District

$77K — $108K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in physical education, athletic training, or related field
  • 2 years of athletic training experience
  • Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification
  • Valid California driver's license or ability to obtain
  • NATA Certification or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

  • Administer preventive treatment and rehabilitation for athletes
  • Evaluate and treat injuries and provide first aid during events
  • Coordinate rehabilitation programs as prescribed by physicians
  • Maintain and inventory athletic uniforms and supplies
  • Provide educational counseling to athletes about their injuries
  • Travel and provide support at athletic events as necessary
  • Maintain a clean and orderly training room and equipment

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement plan contributions
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee wellness programs
Full Job Description
Salary : $77,085.36 - $108,919.56 Annually
Location : Bakersfield College -- Panorama Campus, CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
College: Bakersfield College
Department: Kinesiology, Health & Athletics
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Salary Range/Class: 48.0
Hours Per Week: 40
Months Per Year: 12
Assured Consideration Date: 09/25/2026
Internal Posting Information: None

Below is our job description for this position. Please also review the Important Instructions & Additional Information section below, which contains valuable information about our application process.
Basic Function

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, administer preventive treatment and rehabilitation to physical education students and athletes engaged in various intercollegiate sports; assure compliance with health and safety standards; oversee the issuance, maintenance and replacement of athletic injury protective gear and equipment for the college athletic program.
Representative Duties

Provide emergency service for student injuries sustained during physical education classes, team practices and athletic events; evaluate seriousness of injuries; administer first aid; provide protective taping, bracing and padding for athletes; refer students to a physician as needed.

Coordinate rehabilitation programs for injured students; provide physical therapy treatment for injuries as prescribed by team physicians; coordinate and administer athletic training programs.

Assure compliance with safety standards by properly fitting athletic equipment knee and ankle braces and other related protective gear.

Educate and counsel athletes about their conditions including the nature of injuries and the procedures to be followed for recovery.

Travel with athletic teams as assigned; attend home athletic events; provide protective equipment and perform emergency repairs at athletic events as needed.

Assist in the selection of athletic equipment, supplies and uniforms; confer with coaches to designate specifications and formulate bid process; research suppliers and make recommendations.

Maintain, order and inventory athletic uniforms, supplies and equipment; monitor the distribution of supplies; prepare related records.

Inspect practice areas and athletic equipment; consult with coaches regarding injury prevention.

Clean and maintain training room and related equipment and supplies; maintain work area in a safe, clean and orderly condition; perform minor maintenance to training equipment; provide for and schedule servicing of equipment as needed.

Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including injury and accident reports, rehabilitation logs and insurance claims; maintain and update student files.

Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipment including a muscle stimulation unit and ultrasound machine.

Provide work direction and guidance to student assistants as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree with course work in physical education, athletic training or a related field and two years athletic training experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a National Athletic Trainers Association Certification.
Knowledge & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF
Equipment, materials and supplies of a college athletic and physical education program.
Medical terminology and human anatomy.
First aid and CPR.
Injury evaluation and proper treatments.
Modern practices and techniques of preventive and rehabilitative treatment used in athletics.
Principles, methods and techniques of physical therapy.
Methods and techniques of properly fitting athletic equipment.
Record-keeping and report writing techniques.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Health and safety regulations.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO
Administer preventive and rehabilitative treatment to physical education students and athletes.
Evaluate and treat a variety of athletic and physical education injuries.
Administer first aid and CPR.
Perform physical therapy as directed.
Apply and fit protective taping, padding, braces and related equipment.
Maintain and repair athletic protective equipment.
Recognize unsafe conditions which may be potentially dangerous to an athlete.
Maintain records and prepare reports related to assigned activities.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipment.
Travel to athletic events as assigned.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Work effectively under time constraints.
Important Instructions & Additional Information

Complete applications received by the "assured consideration date" above are guaranteed to be reviewed by Human Resources. If you apply after this date, there is no guarantee that your application will be reviewed. However, we still recommend that you apply because recruitments remain open until filled. The District and/or College reserves the right to extend time limits and/or repost or restart recruitments at any point.

For all positions, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, shall be considered a core system competency and job requirement. ()

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