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Job Description
Application Process
This position is open until filled. For full consideration, please submit application, along with cover letter and resume, by 8am on Thursday, October 31, 2024.
Please review the position description listed above for full scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Evidence of degree(s) or certificate(s) and/or license(s) required at time of hire.
Job Summary
Reporting to and under general supervision of the Health, Wellness and Student Success Manager, with additional lead work direction from the Head Athletic Trainer, the Athletic Trainer performs the full range of clinical athletic training functions for the student athletes of the intercollegiate teams at Sonoma State University. The Athletic Trainer is responsible for supporting a sports medicine program while working to prevent athletic injuries by evaluating student athlete wellness. When injuries occur, the Athletic Trainer serves as the first responder by recognizing and evaluating the injuries, and subsequently developing treatment and rehabilitation programs, incorporating the appropriate therapeutic modalities and use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment. The Athletic Trainer also coordinates and liaisons with physicians, athletes, coaching staff, parents, and other allied health professionals on the status of and treatment for injuries. The Athletic Trainer also counsels athletes, and staff regarding proper athletic training and injury rehabilitation.
Key Qualifications
This position requires the equivalent to bachelor's degree in athletic training, physical education, kinesiology or related field of study. Course work must include completion of the Board of Certification (BOC) curriculum requirements. Any equivalent combination of education and experience to provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this position is also considered meeting the minimum qualification of this position. Previous experience providing athletic training at the high school or college level as an intern or certified Athletic Trainer is preferred. The incumbent must possess and thereafter maintain a BOC certification and CPR/AED certification for a Professional Rescuer and first aid. Intermediate proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) required. Knowledge of Google Suite and PeopleSoft preferred. The incumbent must successfully complete a pre-placement exam.
Salary and Benefits
The anticipated starting salary placement depends on qualifications, experience and salary budget, and will be in the range of $3,511 to $3,779 a month. This is a full-time, exempt probationary position scheduled to work 10 months each year. The compensation for the 10 months of work will be paid out over 12 months with two months observed (June and July).
In accordance with the California State University 10/12 pay plan, the salary earned for months worked will ultimately be pro-rated to a 10/12 salary schedule and paid over 12 months in equal increments, with benefits covered for the entire 12 months.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year. Sonoma State University is also a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking here to be taken to the CSU benefits page.
For eligible employees, CSUEU collective bargaining agreement Article 17.10 will be honored.
Supplemental Information
Sonoma State University is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. In line with our Strategic Plan and our Seawolf Commitment, our values include diversity, sustainability, community engagement, respect, responsibility, excellence and integrity. We strive to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. We encourage innovation, experimentation and creativity, as well as contributions to equity and inclusion, in the pursuit of excellence for all members of our university community.
The University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , it is strongly recommended that all faculty, staff, administrators, and students who are accessing campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to continue to help us protect and maintain a healthy Seawolf Community. More information related to campus level requirements can be found here: https://risk.sonoma.edu/covid- compliance-and-monitoring- office .
CSU Out of State Policy - Sonoma State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for this position.
Sonoma State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).
Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.
For questions related to the application process, please reach out to hr@sonoma.edu . The ADA Coordinator is also available ( hraccommodations@sonoma.edu ) to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation during the hiring process.
Sonoma State University's Annual Security Report includes summaries of institutional policy relating to campus safety, drug and alcohol use, sexual assault, and other matters. The report is published in compliance with the Clery Act and includes three years of certain crime statistics that occurred in Clery Act defined geography. A paper copy of the report may be requested in person by emailing the Clery Compliance and Safety Office at clery@sonoma.edu .
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is available for viewing at https://housing.sonoma.edu/compliance-data/2024-campus-housing-fire-safety-report . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within Sonoma State University student housing facilities for three years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Residential Education and Campus Housing at housing@sonoma.edu .
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Sonoma State University
Show moreLocated in California's premier wine country one hour north of San Francisco, Sonoma State is a small campus with big ideas. As California's premier public undergraduate institution, SSU has a commitment to graduating students who have the ability to think critically and ethically and can effectively use information technology. The faculty and staff provide collaborative relationships with students and an education that fosters ethical exploration, civic engagement, social responsibility, and global awareness combined with a solid foundation in an academic discipline.
The University strives to create a campus climate in which the desire to build trust among people is widely shared, and opportunities for enhancing diversity and a sense of community are encouraged and supported. We stand committed to fostering and sustaining a pluralistic, inclusive environment that empowers all members of the campus community to achieve their highest potential without fear of prejudice or discrimination. We encourage every member of our university community to embrace the underlying values of this vision, and to demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting, retaining, and attracting students, faculty, and staff who reflect the diversity of our larger society.
SSU is one of the most requested campuses in the CSU system and regularly named a “Best Regional University” by U.S. News & World Report and has also been named one of the “most wired” campuses in the nation by Princeton Review. SSU is the only California University invited to be a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, a prestigious group of 25 universities and colleges across the nation committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education to their students. With 33 percent of the university's 8,600 undergraduates being Hispanic, SSU is proudly a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
From the world-class Green Music Center to the beautiful Lakes, SSU is a shining example of what makes Sonoma County one of the world’s most desirable locations. The stunning beauty of the 269-acre campus is just part of what makes Sonoma State a unique liberal arts university.
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