Pepperdine University's Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for the preventive injury program as well as the treatment and care of athletic injures for all intercollegiate sports within the University. This person is to be personally and professionally in harmony with the mission of Pepperdine University.

Duties

• Know, understand and comply with polices of Pepperdine University, the NCAA and various league offices.
• Work closely with head coaches and strength and conditioning coaches, keep them informed on the nature of injuries.
• Inform the coaches whether or not an athlete will be allowed to practice or participate in athletic contests.
• Assist the Director of Athletic Training in managing and supervising the athletic training room and satellite athletic training areas.
• Assist with the cultivation, prospecting and stewardship of donors.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletic Training.
• Establish a written set of aims, goals and objectives for the programs under your supervision in consultation with the Director of Athletic Training with an update and review each year.
• Perform "athlete centered" medicine with the health and safety of the student athlete as top priority.
• Refer injuries as needed and administer treatment and rehabilitation as directed by the physician.
• Maintain accurate records regarding treatment, injuries and rehabilitation programs.
• Maintain records under HIPAA regulations.
• Assist the Director of athletic training with Pre-participation physical (PPE) exam planning and coordination for students athletes.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information 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 job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years of experience working at the collegiate level.
• Certified member in good standing of the National Athletic Training Association.
• Capable of working both independently and as a team member, results-oriented, self-starter, and proactive.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with external constituents.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with internal constituents, particularly senior staff, coaching staff, and other appropriate University staff.
• Experience using database management systems and other common office computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheet, email, and browser applications.

This is a Regular, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Rate: $70,304 per year

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.