Title: Athletic Trainer
Website: www.laccd.edu
Institution: Los Angeles Community College District
Governing Body: 3C2A
Division: Southern California Division (SoCal Regional)
Apply By Date: 11/16/2026
City: Los Angeles
State: California
Salary: $88,104.48 - $109,146.00/yr (based on a full-time, 12-mo position)
Description:
Athletic Trainers plan, coordinate and implement programs for the prevention, evaluation, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and emergency medical care of students engaged in intercollegiate sport programs at a college.
Typical Duties
Develops preventative, therapeutic, rehabilitative and emergency medical care programs for student athletes.
Evaluates injuries and administers emergency first aid and CPR/AED to student athletes during practice, training sessions, and intercollegiate contests.
Refers student athletes to the team physician, physician specialists, hospital emergency room, or allied health care specialists, as appropriate.
Advises and counsels athletes and coaching staff on matters related to injury prevention and care, conditioning, rehabilitation, training, diet, rest, alcohol/substance abuse, and related matters.
Measures and applies protective and therapeutic bandaging, wrapping, strapping, padding, braces, guards, and other protective devices to prevent injury to student athletes.
Administers and utilizes modalities such as electrotherapy, cryotherapy, hydrotherapy, massage, therapeutic/rehabilitative exercise and equipment, therapeutic heat, ultrasound, and traction under the direction of a team physician.
Assists in the administration of health and medical care as directed by a team physician.
Schedules and assists team physicians in the administration of pre-participation physical examinations to prospective student athletes.
Prepares injury reports to coaches and physicians and maintains injury, medical, and rehabilitation records for student athletes and possible California Community College Athletic Association injury appeals..
Establishes, administers, organizes, and maintains physical examination, health insurance, injury, and treatment records and reports.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with health care professionals providing care to student athletes.
Collaborates and communicates with the Athletic Director, administrators, coaches and game management personnel on athletic schedules and sport event coverage, including changes in schedules, championship competition and playoffs.
Acts as a liaison between administrators, coaching staff, athletes, parents, and team physicians.
Advises coaching staff on the severity of injuries incurred by student athletes and on their ability to resume training and re-enter intercollegiate practice and competition.
Advises the Department Chair, Athletic Director, and coaching staff on the safety and sanitary condition of locker room, practice, and competition facilities and sites.
Maintains athletic training room facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition, including transport vehicles.
Maintains inventory records of athletic training equipment and supplies.
Prepares requisitions for athletic training equipment and supplies.
Serves as a policyholder representative for District intercollegiate athletic insurance.
Travels with football teams and on an as needed basis with all other athletic teams to provide routine medical care of injured student athletes.
Supervises, mentors, and provides educational experience for athletic certification program interns.
Provides work direction to student employees.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Class Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Current foundations of athletic and sports trauma
Basic principles of anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise physiology
Health conditions and illnesses related to athletic participation and sports
Current principles and techniques for the prevention, evaluation, therapeutic and rehabilitative care of athletic injuries and illnesses
Basic first aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Common athletics injuries and sports psychology
Equipment, materials, and supplies used in the prevention, evaluation, therapeutic and rehabilitative care of athletic injuries and illnesses
Athletic equipment used in training and competitive sports
Organization and management of records
Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware common to athletics programs
Ability to:
Plan, coordinate and implement a comprehensive athletic training/sports medicine program independently
Evaluate and assess the condition and progress of student athletes in therapeutic, rehabilitative and conditioning programs and modify these programs to meet individual needs
Effectively operate a variety of therapeutic devices such as hydroculator, whirlpool baths, Electric Muscle Stimulation, ultrasound, and Transcutaneous Electrical Neural Stimulation
Effectively operate and supervise the use of a variety of exercise and conditioning equipment such as free weights, weight machines, physio and medicine balls, resistant tubing, ergometers and treadmills
Effectively administer therapeutics and first aid to injured student athletes
Act decisively and prudently in emergency and life threatening situations
Establish, maintain and organize medical insurance, treatment and injury records and reports
Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Mentor and supervise student interns Train and provide work direction to student employees
Travel to various locations to provide routine medical care of student athletes
Work with District coaches, faculty, student athletes, staff, and individuals from a variety of ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to ensure cooperation
Learn general and specialized software applications
Learn the characteristics of new materials and equipment and update skills to adapt to changing technology
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Pursuant to Section 2528.8.1 of the California Business and Professions Code, a valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) issued by the Board of Certification (BOC) of the National Athletic Trainers Association.
Special:
A valid Class "C" California driver's license.
Travel to locations throughout the District is required.
A valid Class "B" driver's license may be required for some positions.
Special Notes:
The Athletic Trainer Certification is issued for two years and is renewable for successive two-year periods as determined by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their certificate in a timely manner. The District will endeavor to provide timely notice of renewal deadlines and updates. Employees must maintain the required certification for continued employment.
Instructions To Apply: Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system at https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=26&R2=5310&R3=001. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Description of Institution: The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in the nation offering educational opportunities to students in more than 40 cities covering an area of 882 square miles serving approximately 9.8 million residents. The LACCD is composed of nine comprehensive colleges and a District Office, which together employ approximately 2,200 classified (non-teaching) employees in 315 job classifications.
Contact: Personnel Commission, class_jobs@laccd.edu, (213) 891-2129
Vacancy Expiration Date: November 16, 2026