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CMS ATHLETICS

The Joint CMS Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation Program is comprised of student-athletes from Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges and offers a comprehensive program of regular physical education, intramural, recreational, club and varsity sports. CMS varsity teams compete in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC), as a member of NCAA Division III. The Program is comprised of 21 varsity sports (10 men's, 11 women's) and supports a student population of over 3,200 and a student-athlete population of approximately 530.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Athletic Trainer assists in supervising the athletic training room operation and works with both male and female sports as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Performance & Health. The Athletic Trainer is an asset to the physical, emotional, and social welfare; is a part of a safe environment for student-athletes; and actively participates as a member of the larger healthcare team. The Athletic Trainer works with the Associate Athletic Director, strength and conditioning coaches, head coaches, other athletic trainers, and student-athletes with the development and maintenance of rehabilitative and conditioning programs and contributes to an atmosphere of professional, caring, and competent treatment of student-athletes.

Given our commitment to cultivating an inclusive educational environment, we seek candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching, mentoring, and inspiring students representing a broad range of socioeconomic backgrounds, political opinions, genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, and religions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of athletics in the liberal arts college curriculum and the integration of the student-athlete and coaching staff into the overall educational experience offered at The Colleges.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Performance & Health, the Athletic Trainer works independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities

• Determine a student-athlete's ability to practice or compete, in collaboration with qualified medical practitioners and/or the team physician.
• Mentor Athletic Training Students and student aides.
• Consult with coaches to discuss weight training, practice plans, and athlete injuries, and return to practice/play.
• Cover practices, home and away competitions, and other events as assigned.
• Coordinate assigned sports/athlete preventive and rehabilitative treatments under the supervision of the Associate Athletic Director and team physicians.
• Assist with student-athlete physical evaluations and arrange for medical referrals when necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of student-athlete health/injury records.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with provisions and regulations of the NCAA, SCIAC, OSHA, HIPPA, FERPA, and the institution's policies and procedures.
• Report any compliance issues to the CMS Compliance Office regarding countable athletically-related activities (CARA), student-athlete welfare, or any other applicable NCAA rules and regulations.
• Participate in the Athletic Training Education Program as a clinical preceptor when assigned.
• Administrative duties as assigned, including, but not limited to inventory, facility maintenance, student aide scheduling, student payroll, and insurance administration.
• Interact in a positive way with all of intercollegiate athletics, the campus and off-campus medical communities.
• Comply with all rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA Division III, CMS Athletics, the SCIAC (Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), reporting any violations or concerns to the CMS Compliance Department.
• Remain in good standing of all required training and certifications, including but not limited to concussion management, mental health resources, and sexual violence prevention.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:

EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology, or related field of study, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required. A master's degree in athletic training or related field of study is preferred. Coursework must include the completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements.

EXPERIENCE: Some collegiate work, either as an intern or work experience as an athletic trainer is required.

LICENCES: Must currently be NATABOC certified and be in good standing in the NATABOC. Must adhere to the NATA Professional Standards and Code of Ethics. American Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR/First-Aid Certified Instructor is preferred. A valid driver's license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the College's authorized driver's policy.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.

• Deploy professional skills in athletics, athletic training, strength & conditioning, and other related fields in collaboration with colleagues, to best promote the College's strategic interests.
• Demonstrate effective, accurate, and clear communication with excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, reading, and phone skills. Follow all written and verbal instructions, asking questions as needed for clarification of projects/tasks/duties/assignments.
• Operate computers proficiently with basic Microsoft Office software (such as Word, Excel, Outlook) and associated professional software such as ATS or other injury database tracking software. Use assigned technology/devices/equipment to achieve annual goals and maintain confidentiality.
• Handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience, discretion, good judgment, courtesy, and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Have a thorough understanding of HIPAA and FERPA and other confidentiality statutes.
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks, meet deadlines, respond to others in a timely manner, and work both independently and as a collaborative member of the College, Athletics Department, and Sports Medicine Department with a high standard of integrity and ethics, in support of the College's strategic vision and the department's annual goals.
• Use exceptional organizational and time management skills to complete work with accuracy and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed by the department.

OTHER:

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this full-time position are at least 40 hours per week, up to 7 days per week, on a variable schedule based on department needs. Holiday, weekend, and evening work hours will be required. Travel will be required. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the Athletics Department. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular, full-time, 12-month, exempt, benefits-eligible position.

Supervisor - AB1825: Yes

Mandatory Reporter - CA Penal Code: Yes

Responsible Employee - Title IX: Yes

Campus Security Authority - The Clery Act: Yes

IPEDS Category Job Code: 29-0000 - Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Heavy (up to 50 lbs.). Must be physically able to demonstrate rehabilitation exercises as needed.

SALARY RANGE: The anticipated salary range is $70,304 to $71,000 per year. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Claremont McKenna College offers employee benefits that include health, dental, and vision plans; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; retirement benefits; basic and voluntary life insurance; dependent tuition remission; ride-share incentives; and more.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Student athletic trainers

REPORTS TO: Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine, Performance & Health

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with the requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop over time, accordingly the College reviews this job description on a periodic basis and make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is "at-will" meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.  Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources, 528 N. Mills Avenue, Claremont, California 91711-4015, (909) 621-8490.  All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or, for aliens, documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States, applicant's acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the College's automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations                                                                                    

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions, unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individual's disability.               

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation wi...