Job Details

Senior Certified Athletic Trainer

Position Number: 6109020
Location: Long Beach, CA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Senior Certified Athletic Trainer

Salary: $7,041.75 - $8,687.79 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-027
Closing: 4/23/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA
Department: Athletics

Description

SENIOR CERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER

OPEN RECRUITMENT
12-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST

RANGE 42, 7,041.75 - $8,687.79 MONTHLY (Variable Pay Range)
CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS

This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.

*Applications will only be accepted from April 7, 2025 to April 23, 2025, at 5:00 pm.*

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.*

For experience and/or education substitutions, you must attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification.

A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

The Athletics Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking highly-qualified individuals to be our Senior Certified Athletic Trainer! The incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership over clinical protocols, records maintenance, and day-to-day sports training and injury rehabilitation, administering preventative care to athletes to ensure the reduction of injuries and providing rehabilitative treatment to care for sports-related injuries utilizing modern physical therapy techniques, equipment and exercise programs. An incumbent administers first aid to athletes during practice sessions and sporting events and advises and counsels students regarding injuries and rehabilitation, requiring a more diverse skill set and knowledge base. We are looking for someone who leads performing a variety of additional moderate to complex tasks which require advanced technical knowledge as well as, the ability to independently use sound judgement and initiative. Experience in an academic setting is highly desirable. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!

The successful candidate will need to:

be adaptable and flexible
be a creative problem solver
exhibit exceptional customer service skills, business communication, project management, and organizational skills
have the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders across the District and lead a diverse team

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

Type of position: Full time (40 hours/week)
Position Status: Permanent
Schedule: Variable schedule, work hours may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Location: Will support both campuses, but could be located at either the Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) or Trades, Technology, and Community Learning Campus (TTC)
Salary: Range 42, $7,041.75 - $8,687.79 Monthly (Variable Pay Range)
*Eligibility list: Will be valid for 12 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications
Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, please note that requests are typically capped at Step 3.
Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are Black/African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino, 5% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here:https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/college-facts.

Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.

Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general supervision, analyzes injuries encompassing the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries for student-athletes and administers preventative and rehabilitation treatment to student-athletes; administers first aid to athletes and other students; maintains training room and supplies in a clean and sanitary condition; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Senior Certified Athletic Trainer is the senior level classification in a two-tiered career path. Serving as a working leader, the Senior Certified Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing leadership over clinical protocols, records maintenance, and day-to-day sports training and injury rehabilitation; administering preventative care to athletes to ensure the reduction of injuries, and providing rehabilitative treatment to care for sports-related injuries utilizing modern physical therapy techniques, equipment and exercise programs. An incumbent administers first aid to athletes during practice sessions and sporting events and advises and counsels students regarding injuries and rehabilitation, requiring a more diverse skill set and knowledge base.

The Senior Certified Athletic Trainer is distinguished from Certified Athletic Trainer in that incumbents in the latter class are responsible for routing duties related to health screenings, preventative and rehabilitative care measures, schedules, first aid and emergency care, ordering supplies, inspection of athletic facilities for safety, cleanliness, and whereas incumbents in the former serve as leads performing a variety of additional moderate to complex tasks which require advanced technical knowledge as well as, the ability to independently use sound judgement and initiative.

For the full position description, please click here Senior Certified Athletic Trainer.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in physical therapy or physical education with an emphasis in athletic training or a closely related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the conditioning and treatment of student-athletes. Candidates graduating after 2022 will require a Master's degree in physical therapy or physical education with an emphasis in athletic training or a closely related field, and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the conditioning and treatment of student-athletes; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Current, valid certification as an Athletic Trainer, Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
Current, valid CPR and First Aid certification. Maintain CEU's to remain certified.
May require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application Process:

Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list*in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.

Selection Process:

The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:

screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***
in-person or online:
1. written examination(s)
2. qualifications appraisal oral examination
3. performance examination
4. technical oral examination
  (the above will be scored on a job-related basis)

**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change**
Supplemental application scoring: Week of April 28, 2025
Performance Examination (25%) and Qualification appraisal interview (75%) (in-person only): Week of May 19, 2025
Final interview (in-person only): Week of May 26, 2025

Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list*in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing careers@lbcc.edu.

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:

District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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