Salary : $105,673.00 - $112,109.00 Annually
Location : Coalinga College, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2100000
Department: Athletics-Coalinga
Opening Date: 07/25/2025
Closing Date: 8/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description
Coalinga College

Athletic Trainer

Classified Management Range 35
Hiring Range: $105,673 - $112,109
Full Range: $105,673 - 137,879

40 hours per week/11 months year

*Salary will be prorated based on 11-month assignment*.

Position Duties
Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of Athletics and team physician, provide immediate health care services and administer preventive treatment and rehabilitation to student physical education and athletes; assures compliance with health and safety protocols; oversee the management/disposition and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide emergency services 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.
• Provide health services under the direction of the team physician for the prevention, immediate care, management/disposition and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
• Under minimal direction, provide for an effective and efficient program of first aid, injury prevention, athletic training and preconditioning for athletes in intercollegiate sports activities.
• Administer conditioning and rehabilitation treatment by use of massage, exercise, water, heat, cold, compression, light, sound and electricity and other related therapy as requested by licensed physicians.
• Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipment including a muscle stimulation unit and ultrasound machine.
• Receive supplies and approve payment.
• Maintain written and computerized injury/treatment logs.
• Assist students with insurance claims.
• Meet with all athletic teams for completion of insurance, emergency, and acceptance of risk forms.
• Schedule health screenings as needed.
• Coordinate physicians and volunteers for health screening.
• Schedule physicians for training room clinics.
• Develop policies and procedures for athletic training room and students.
• Develop and assess yearly the HIV exposure plan.
• Instruct coaches and student trainers in the HIV exposure plan to ensure use.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
• Apply therapeutic and protective bandaging, wrapping, strapping and padding to athletes, measure and fit braces, guards and other protective devices to individual athletes.
• Inform coaching staff of the severity of athletic injuries incurred by athletes and their ability to resume practice or re-enter competition.
• Educate and counsel about their conditions including the nature of injuries and the procedures to be followed for recovery.
• Complete and process paperwork, such as release, insurance reports, individual injury, and treatment records.
• Attend and provide services for home sporting events as assigned.
• Determine supply and equipment needs; research competitive bids, initiate requisitions, verify receipt of, organize, and inventory same.
• Arrange screening, referral and transportation of injured athletes to physician or hospital as necessary; advise and arrange appointments and consultations for students, as required, for services not available through the establish health care athletic training services program.
• Under the direction of the team physician, design, develop and supervise conditioning and reconditioning programs.
• Understand and administer technical directions issued by physicians.
• Maintain current and accurate records.
• Establish and maintain a professional environment for the treatment of both sexes.
• Provide emergency first aid to the general student population, faculty and staff in the absence of the school nurse.
• Advise coaches, athletes and students regarding severity of injury, diet, exercise, minerals and fluid intake, reconditioning and other related matters; counsel and advise athletes and coaches concerning the development of physical conditioning and training programs to enhance an athlete's strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and operation of the training room.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to training supplies and equipment inventory, injuries, accident, treatment and insurance forms; prepare requisitions as needed; develop and maintain a budget.
• Schedule and assist in the administration of physical examinations of athletes by team physicians.
• Responsible for recognition of injuries or conditions which require special taping, either preventive or therapeutic.
• Determine appropriate therapeutic modality and use of these devices, i.e., ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercises.
• Provide pre-practices and post-practice services for men and women's athletics.
• Function as liaison between physicians, coaches, parents, student athletes and administration.
• Assist in the selection of athletic equipment, conditioning/weight room equipment and supplies; confer with coaches to designate specifications and formulate bid process; research suppliers and make recommendations.
• Supervise, train and provide work directions to student assistants.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including injury and accident reports, rehabilitation logs and insurance claims; maintain and update student files.
• Attend and participate in physical education and athletic department division meetings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for assisting in the progress of students toward desired student learning outcomes.

Qualification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• First aid, CPR and AED; athletic taping; knowledge and ability to work with the team physician in injury care; modalities used in care of athletic injuries; setting up a Student Athletic Training Program.
• Medical terminology and human anatomy.
• Appropriate situations for physician referral.
• Principles and practices of first aid, CPR, AED, physiology, anatomy, and kinesiology.
• Principles, techniques, and theories involved in the conditioning of athletes and in prevention, treatment, and reduction of athletic injuries.
• Physical fitness, hygiene, disinfectant, and safety procedures related to athletics.
• Liability issues that confront the modern athletic program.
• Current modalities are being used to maximize recovery from or prevent injuries.
• Recognition and evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Principles, methods, equipment and basic theory involved in modern practice of athletic training service program.
• Anatomy and physiologies and injuries, which result in physical impairment.
• Methods of testing and evaluation of musculoskeletal and neural functions
• Symptoms of various athletic injuries, applicable treatment and methods.
• Principles and techniques of conditioning and rehabilitation treatments.
• Operations and maintenance of a variety of therapeutic machines and equipment related to athletic conditioning, training and service.
• Athletic training equipment quality, cost, types and durability.
• First aid techniques; Health and safety regulations.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.
• Knowledge of Title IX regulations and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, courtesy and respect for cultural diversity.
• Provide health services involving injury prevention, immediate care, management/disposition and reconditioning of athletic injuries.
• Ability to work with both the men's and women's athletic programs; communicate with coaches and fellow staff members, handle equipment and supplies used in the sport medicine setting; communicate with the team physician with pre and post-injury problems. Must have N.A.T.A Certification and valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community.
• Administered various types of treatment utilizing massage and exercise equipment employing properties of heat, water, sound and electricity.
• Operate and maintain therapeutic machine sand equipment related to athletic conditioning, training and service.
• Apply therapeutic and protective bandaging, wrapping, strapping and padding to athletes.
• Understand and follow physician's prescriptions and instructions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Administer first aid, CPR and AED.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be potentially dangerous to an athlete.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Physical Abilities
Dexterity of hand and fingers to operate a variety of therapeutic machines and equipment, standing and working for extended periods of time, bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to administer various types of treatment, hearing and speaking to exchange information, and lifting objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in physical education, health, or related field required. Any combination equivalent to minimal educational course requirements set by the National Athletic Trainers Association for certification and one year experience in athletic training.
Master's preferred.
Licenses and Certificates

Requires a valid driver's license. Must be currently certified with the National Athletic Trainers Association (N.A.T.A.) and fulfill the continuing education requirements to maintain certification during period of employment. Valid Class B California driver's license within 60 days of employment.
An incumbent must always be insurable at the "standard rate" by the employer's insurance carrier while employed in this classification by the West Hills Community College; valid First Aid and CPR/AED Certificate.
Working Conditions

Indoor and outdoor environment. Travel within and out of district. Contact with blood and other body fluids, contact with abusive or aggressive individuals, and exposure to individuals with excessive body odors.

Supplemental Information

Required Materials

1. Cover Letter
2. Completed Online District Application.
3. Professional Resume.
4. Unofficial transcripts verifying course work completed and degree(s) received.

NOTE: Minimum qualifications and required materials must be met/received by the last day of the filing period.

West Hills Community College District is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information or covered veteran's status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Background Check: All of our positions require the ability to pass a background and live scan.

Selection Process: Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a qualifications screening by a committee. Those demonstrating the strongest backgrounds related to the position will be invited to interview.
West Hills Community College District offers a comprehensive benefit package.

Benefits offered are as follows:

• 22 Vacation Days
• 21 Sick Days
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy (Option to purchase an additional $50,000 or $100,000 in addition to what is covered by the District)
• $25,000 Accidental Life Insurance Policy (Option to purchase an additional $25,000 or $75,000 in addition to what is covered by the District)
• CalPERS or CalSTRS Retirement (Administrators/Managers are PERS Educational Administrators are STRS)
• Medical (Anthem Blue Shield through SISC)
• Dental (Delta Dental)
• Vision (VSP)
• Prescription
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Educational Assistance

Current Employee Contribution for Insurance Premiums are as follows (there is not an additional charge to add dependents to your insurance):

• $338.00 per Month for Plan A 100%
• $213.00 per Month for Plan B 90%
• Covered by the District Plan C 80%
• Covered by the District HSA-B

Relocation re-imbursement up to $2,000.00 covered expenses for those who relocate their primary residence into the district.