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Posting Details
Before applying, be sure to read the "Application Procedure" section below.
Posting Summary
Job Title
Athletic Trainer (Part-time) Temp Pool 2026 - 2027
Type of Assignment
Classified/Staff
Assignment Category
Temporary Assignment
Position Details
The Athletics Department is accepting applications to build a pool of Athletic Trainers for possible future temporary, hourly assignments. Individuals hired will be scheduled as needed. The department's director or designee will review applications throughout the school year as vacancies become available.
Athletic trainers may be assigned to any campus or authorized facility. Assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends.
Applications are valid through June 30, 2027, at which time they will expire.
*Please note: This is a Nonexempt, "Extended-day" position, subject to possible fluctuations in daily working hours, and may be exempt from compensation for overtime in excess of eight (8) hours in one day. Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a week period shall be compensated on an overtime basis.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
MiraCosta College Board Policy 7800: Employee Residency requires all classified staff, administrators, and temporary/hourly short-term employees to maintain and permanently reside in a principal place of residence in the state of California that is within two-hundred (200) road miles from the employee's regularly assigned district worksite. The purpose of the policy is to promote efficiency and continuity throughout all campus administrative functions, provide students with high quality assistance and accessibility to all academic and campus services, ensure that students receive an engaging education, and respond to emerging student needs.
The District may consider an individual request to temporarily reside outside of the State of California or outside the 200-mile limit on a case-by-case basis, not to exceed twelve consecutive months.
Location City
Oceanside, Cardiff, and/or Carlsbad
Location State
California
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA)
MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an educational environment that affirms and supports diversity in its faculty, staff, and administration, and promoting an environment of inclusion. The college's commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility is expressed in board policy 3400 found on the MiraCosta College Board of Trustees webpage: https://www.miracosta.edu/office-of-the-president/board-of-trustees/board-policies-and-administrative-procedures.html.
MiraCosta College is committed to creating a racially just campus climate. Individuals and their diverse cultures and identities are welcomed, nurtured, and validated. MiraCosta College takes institutional responsibility for closing the equity gap for disproportionately impacted populations including Latinx and Chicanx communities, Black and African American communities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, Native American communities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities, veteran communities, former foster youth, adult students, and students from low socioeconomic statuses. MiraCosta will continue to serve all constituents with values rooted in equity, diversity, inclusion, and community. MiraCosta College's Mission, Vision, Commitment, and Institutional Values & Goals can be viewed at https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/3050/docs/105281.pdf.
The college was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in 2013. This designation reflects the great responsibility that MiraCosta has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. We are a veteran and military supportive institution and an Achieving the Dream Leader College. New associate faculty will join a campus that exhibits its dedication to all students and faculty through offering robust, culturally-responsive events, including speaker series dedicated to heritage month events through the Social Justice and Equity Center.
Salary Range
28
Compensation
$44.09 per hour (range 28, step 1).
Benefits
Short-term, temporary employees may be eligible for Healthy Families Sick Leave, and enrollment in a retirement system.
Position Term in Months
Varies
Application Procedure
In order to be considered, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system and finish applying and receive a confirmation number:
1. Application in which you list all relevant experience. (Do not write "see resumé")
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.
3. Proof of the following: Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification AND Certification in First Aid, CPR-AED for Basic Life Support/Professional Rescuer level or beyond.
4. Transcripts of college coursework which provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated in this job posting. Unofficial or legible photocopies are acceptable. If a degree(s) was earned, the transcripts must state that the degree was awarded. Any degree/coursework used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.
If your degree(s) is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. To view a list of agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, go to https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.
5. (Optional) Cover letter specifically describing how your experience aligns with this position.
The Athletics department will review applications and contact applicants selected for interview either by phone or by email.
Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon 1) submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; 2) proof of eligibility to work in the United States; 3) fingerprint clearance; and 4) approval by the Board of Trustees.
Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.
Basic Function
Under direction, develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program focused on prevention and care of athletic injuries related to intercollegiate sports; educate student athletes on injury prevention; administer treatment and rehabilitation to injured athletes; and perform related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Athletic Trainer is distinguished from Assistant Athletic Trainer in that an incumbent in the former class is the full professional journey-level classification.
California Driver's License Requirement Check
I confirm that this position reasonably requires driving as a primary duty, and no alternative form of transportation would be comparable in travel time or cost to the employer. Note: Per Senate Bill 1100 (effective 01/01/25), including a driver's license
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
1. Serve as the athletic trainer for a competitive intercollegiate community college athletics program; provide athletic training services to the district's athletic department, including attendance at scheduled intercollegiate practices and home and away competitions; administer first aid and emergency medical care to injured student athletes during competitions and practices.
2. Assist in developing the overall sports medicine program for the district, including injury prevention programs, clinical injury examination and diagnosis, injury treatment/rehabilitation, and referral to educational programs and counseling for student athletes.
3. Oversee and administer rehabilitation programs for injured athletes; work to restore athletes to normal function through therapeutic modalities and exercise; evaluate the use of rehabilitation equipment and techniques to determine their appropriate use; inform coaches regularly of the status of injured athletes.
4. Assist the team physician in coordinating and facilitating physical examinations and medical referrals for athletes to determine their eligibility to compete.
5. Maintain records of all athletic injuries and athletic training treatments/services provided by the district and healthcare professionals; inspect regularly all athletic training physical agents and therapeutic devices and ensure compliance with mandated safety and sanitation standards.
6. Hire, direct and instruct multiple student athletic trainer interns; ensure coverage of intercollegiate practices and competitions per the schedule of classes; oversee the effective operations of the district's athletic training room; contribute to the development of the sports medicine program budget and control supplies for sanctioned sports within the allocated budget.
7. Facilitate communication between athletes, coaches, parents, administration and the community concerning the health and physical status of athletes within HIPAA guidelines.
Other Duties
1. Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would benefit the sports medicine program.
2. Prepare policies and procedures in collaboration with the team physician and Police regarding emergency management, injury treatment and reconditioning of injured athletes.
3. Assist in reviewing athletic insurance coverage and assist student athletes and staff in the submission of insurance claims.
4. Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of
1. Advanced principles, ethics, modern practices and techniques of athletic injury prevention, recognition, management/treatment and rehabilitation, including knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinematics, biology, nutrition, health and exercise physiology.
2. Activities and techniques involved in multiple team and individual sports and inherent dangers and potential injuries.
3. Symptoms of athletic injuries and the human body's response to injuries; applicable treat-ment and first aid methods.
4. Principles and methods of educating, training, advising and counseling coaches, student athletes and athletic trainer students.
5. Federal and state regulations, rules and laws governing intercollegiate sports and athletic injuries.
6. Principles and practices of public administration for budgeting, purchasing and recordkeeping.
7. Research methods and data analysis techniques.
8. The district's insurance policy covering athletes.
Ability to
1. Organize and oversee the day-to-day operations, activities and services of a community college sports medical program and its athletic training room.
2. Clinically evaluate and diagnose all athletic-related injuries.
3. Prevent, identify and rehabilitate athletic injuries across multiple sports.
4. Operate and utilize preventative diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and devices, including tape, wraps, bandages, braces, support orthotics, protective gear, casting/splinting materials, goniometer, electrical stimulation machine, ultrasound and more.
5. Immobilize injuries; administer first aid and CPR; utilize AED machine.
6. Counsel/advise student athletes regarding injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise.
7. Prepare and maintain accurate and confidential files, records and reports.
8. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
9. Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
10. Operate a computer and standard business software.
11. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.
12. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff, coaches, student athletes, parents, team physicians and others encountered in the course of work.
Education & Experience
To be eligible for this position, you must meet and provide evidence of the following minimum qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in kinesiology or a related field, and at least three (3) years of responsible professional experience performing preventative and rehabilitative athletic modalities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
NOTE: For work experience, one "year" is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.
Desirable Qualifications
Licenses & Other Requirements

• A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the district's vehicle insurance program.
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.
• Certification in First Aid, CPR-AED for Basic Life Support/Professional Rescuer level or beyond.

Physical Effort
The physical efforts described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate physical activity with