Position Summary

Anticipated Hiring Hourly Rate:  $30.00 per hour.

The Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Sports Medicine and Clinical Coordinator of Sports Medicine. The Sport Medicine Athletic Trainer assists in the daily care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries, supervising Athletic Training Students and assists the Sports Medicine Staff in day-to-day operations, including but not limited to Athletic Care and Coverage, Medical Clearances and Administrative Duties.

Essential Functions

Position Summary

Anticipated Hiring Hourly Rate:  $30.00 per hour.

The Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer reports to the Director of Sports Medicine and Clinical Coordinator of Sports Medicine. The Sport Medicine Athletic Trainer assists in the daily care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries, supervising Athletic Training Students and assists the Sports Medicine Staff in day-to-day operations, including but not limited to Athletic Care and Coverage, Medical Clearances and Administrative Duties.

Essential Functions

Culture:

• Be in agreement with the university's Confession of Faith, found here, have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, be active in the life of the church, and live a life consistent with a commitment to the Lordship of Christ.
• Embrace the mission, vision, and values of Fresno Pacific University.
• Be Christ-centered in all areas while working with staff, faculty, students, and or any person or organization in the course of representing the University.
• All FPU employees are called to exercise the gifts and calling of God through their daily life and role here at FPU. As ministers to students and other employees in daily life, FPU employees seek to embody the ideals laid out in the FPU Idea.
• A steadfast commitment to the "The Fresno Pacific University Idea" and agreement to support its ideals and practices while employed by the University. 

Duties:

• Assists in the daily care, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic-related injuries.  
• Assists with the daily operation of the Sports Medicine Clinic.  
• Assists in maintaining a system of injury reports and daily treatment records on all student-athletes.  
• Assists in the supervision of the Athletic Training Students’ clinical experience n the Sports Medicine Clinic.  
• Administers emergency care and makes medical referrals.  
• Facilitates communication among student-athlete, physician, and coach.  
• Adheres to established policies and procedures.  
• Provides direct care as a Certified Athletic Trainer to all student-athletes and is assigned sports which may require travel.  
• Educates and counsels coaching staff, student-athletes, Athletic Training Students, and co-workers.  
• Conducts performance evaluations for Athletic Training Students.  
• Ensures efficient patient flow in the Sports Medicine Clinic.  
• Monitors documentation of athletic-related injuries into Sportsware system.  
• Maintains continuing education units required by the NATA.  
• Complies with NCAA medical regulations and Conference Athletic Trainers’ Handbook.  
• Monitors compliance with NCAA Bylaws regarding documentation for medical hardship waivers.  
• Provides student-athletes and coaches with rules education regarding use of banned substances and drug testing.  
• Provides student-athletes and coaches with rules education regarding NCAA and institutional insurance programs.  
• Supervises and monitors ineligibility for the use of banned drugs consistent with NCAA Bylaws.   
• Assists in compliance with NCAA Bylaws regarding daily and weekly hour limitations.  
• Assists in compliance with NCAA tobacco ban for coaches and student-athletes.  
• Complete tasks timely with work that is comprehensive, complete, and accurate
• Communicates clearly, listens attentively, and seeks to understand others
• Collaborates productively with colleagues of varying skillset 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine or Clinical Coordinator of Sports Medicine. 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification. 
• First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certification OR Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification by the American Red Cross OR American Heart Association
• Graduated from a CAATE Approved Athletic Training Program
• Evidence of a strong commitment to an evangelical Christian philosophy and lifestyle
• Demonstrated knowledge of current thinking in the five (5) domains of Athletic Training
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and minister to student-athletes
• Ability to work under pressure, exuding a mature demeanor while multi-tasking in a deadline-oriented environment with accuracy and consistency. 
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team, as well as an independent contributor. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretionary skills in determining when to act independently and when to consult management prior to taking action.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude.

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoors in a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes at least eighty percent (80%) of the time.
• Frequent computer use at a workstation
• Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Drive personal or University vehicles to appointments.
• Public contact position requiring professional apparel, personal hygiene, and grooming. 

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and be able to manually assist ambulation of injured athletes. 
• Must be able to perform the manual tasks associated with manual therapy for both evaluation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

University Information

Reserving its rights as a religious institution, Fresno Pacific University is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age or disability, or other classes protected by applicable law. Committed to excellence and actively supportive of cultural diversity, FPU invites individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you should contact FPU’s Human Resources Department at hr@fresno.edu.  As a religious institution, the University will administer the equal opportunity employment policy consistent with the Fresno Pacific University statement of faith, the FPU Idea and the University’s governance by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.

*This information, including salary, is correct as of October 26, 2023*