Department Summary:UCLA Recreation is a large department within the Division of Campus Life in Student Affairs with approximately 90 full-time career and contract and over 1,000 part-time employees. UCLA Recreation provides extensive access to a broad range of recreational activities and wellbeing services, and offers programming which encompasses the competitive, passive, social, cultural, and instructional aspects of recreational activity. In addition, the department manages 15 of the University's recreational and athletic facilities offering recreation, competition, and numerous multi-use options for student and university events.Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Associate Director, Recreational Sports, coordinate athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of UCLA student-athletes. Organize injury prevention programs. Share responsibility for Athletic Training services for various teams as assigned by the Associate Director. Training services to include: coordination of physical exams for team, evaluation and treatment of injuries, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and supervise and direct student Athletic Trainers assigned to practice and game taping. Communicate and document athletes' progress to athletic training staff, physicians, conditioning staff and coaches. Maintain written and computerized documentation on all athletes' injuries, treatments and rehabilitation. Refer injured athletes to UCLA team physicians as appropriate. Organize informative bimonthly in-service seminars. Perform other duties as assigned by the ADRS. The employee will independently prioritize and complete ongoing tasks following established departmental guidelines and University policies. Periodic in-progress checks of work are made. Performance is formally reviewed annually.
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Previous NCAA Division I experience (Preferred) Working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biomechanics as related to musculoskeletal athletic injuries of the peripheral joints and spine. (Required)Ability to perform clinical and sideline evaluation of injury, to design and implement basic treatment programs, to provide immediate management of injuries which occur on the practice field or during competition, and maintain accurate and concise evaluations and treatment records. (Required)Working knowledge and basic skill in therapeutic exercise techniques and functional progression programs with the ability to operate therapeutic and exercise equipment. (Required)Ability to communicate with and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Staff, Physicians, Coaches, Student-Athletes, and outside vendors. (Required)Working knowledge and basic skill in spinal mobilization techniques, the application of protective wraps, tape and bracing devices.. (Required)Working knowledge of common systemic illnesses and management which may interfere with athletic participation. (Required)Demonstrated skill in progressing athletes' rehabilitation programs independently or in consultation with Staff Physical Therapist or Team Physicians. (Required)Ability to perform under difficult situations and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility. (Required)Ability to write clear and concise business correspondence and reports. (Required)Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems: Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and SIMS Injury Tracking Software. (Required)Knowledge of Departmental and other applicable governing bodies, policies, procedures, rules and regulations. (Preferred)Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Professional Affiliations:
- Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. (Required)
- Certified as an Athletic Trainer in good standing with the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification). (Required)
- Must be CPR/AED certified. (Required)
Special Conditions of Employment:
Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".Evening and/or weekend work. (Required)Complete Position Description:https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=TBD_1671
Source : The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus
