Athletic Trainer

Salary: $6,378.00 - $7,771.00 Monthly
Location : Garden Grove, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24/47.0
Department: Secondary Education
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE JOB
OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

THIS ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE GOOD FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS
WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT

SALARY
All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($6,378 per month). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($7,771 per month).

JOB SUMMARY

Persons in these positions work at a high school for 8 hours per day, 11 months per year. Daily working schedule will fluctuate according to sporting events. Under general supervision, administers preventive and rehabilitative treatment to students and athletes engaged in various high school sports and activities with specific instruction from school site administration and/or consulting physicians; fit protective gear; performs related work as required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Attends team practices and games to administer first aid and emergency care to injured athletes and students and inspects playing facilities and equipment to ensure they are free of hazards, are sanitary, and are maintained properly.
• Advises coaching staff, student athletic trainers, athletes and parents on the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Educates coaching staff, parents, and athletes on the importance of acclimatization, fluid/electrolyte balance, and nutrition in the prevention of illness and injuries.
• Assists coaching staff in the implementation of the conditioning programs to prevent and reduce occurrence of injury and illness.
• Completes and maintains athletic injury reports for every reported injury during athletic events and practices.
• Maintains accurate records and reports that comply with District policies and State and federal laws and regulations and meet legal and regulatory standards.
• Evaluates, selects, modifies, and fits prophylactic and protective equipment, and other custom devices as prescribed by a physician and as needed to prevent and minimize the risk of injury or reinjury.
• Recommends, fits, and applies braces, splints, and assistive devices to facilitate recovery.
• Evaluates athletes who present with acute, sub-acute, or chronic musculoskeletal disorders and medical conditions to determine the best plan of care.
• Performs assessments of athletes to identify impairments, functional limitations, severity of conditions, and disabilities resulting from injuries or illnesses incurred during athletic participation and determine appropriate treatment plans and when consultation with other health care providers is necessary; makes referrals as necessary.
• Works with treating physicians as appropriate.
• Communicates appropriate information (within HIPAA guidelines) to athletes, parents and coaching staff regarding the athlete's medical status, treatment plan, ability to participate, and assists in the athlete's functional recovery and return to play, deferring to medical personnel when appropriate.
• Evaluates effectiveness of, selects, and applies therapeutic interventions using best evidence.
• Provides educational tools necessary to facilitate optimal recovery, including instruction in self-management and prognosis.
• Organizes pre-participation physical examinations with school personnel as needed.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal law and accrediting agencies' policies related to delivery of healthcare.
• Maintains the high school athletic training area; cleans, disinfects, and maintains equipment in the athletic training area.
• Inventories, orders, and maintains athletic training room materials and supplies, and assists with athletic training budget preparation as directed.
• Operates a variety of office equipment, a computer, and assigned software.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and in-service trainings.

Education and Experience: Graduation from a Commission Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program with a master's degree in Athletic Training or closely related field and one year of experience working in an athletic training environment. Experience working with high school aged children is desirable.
CERTIFICATE: Must possess and maintain a valid Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) credential issued by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC). Must possess and maintain a valid First Aid certificate and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate. Instructor certification to teach First Aid, CPR, and AED certification courses is highly desirable.
LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate.
Knowledge of:

• Methods, practices, and procedures used in athletic training activities, including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment, and rehabilitation.
• Principles and techniques of therapeutic treatments including exercise, protective gear, taping, wrapping, and bandaging.
• Symptoms and treatment of athletic injuries.
• First aid and CPR techniques.
• Basic principles of anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, nutrition, diet, and first aid.
• Physical fitness, hygiene, and safety procedures related to athletic programs.
• Safety and protective equipment used in sports.
• Disinfection techniques for athletic training materials and equipment.
• General principles of training and providing work direction.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

Ability to:

• Provide preventative and rehabilitative athletic training services and treatment to students.
• Perform clinical and sideline evaluations of athletic injuries and render immediate care.
• Assess injuries, respond calmly, and exercise sound judgment in stressful situations.
• Develop and implement injury treatment programs independently and in consultation with physicians, as appropriate.
• Operate a wide variety of athletic, therapeutic and exercise gear and equipment.
• Ensure student understanding of proper exercise techniques.
• Operate athletic rehabilitation and weight equipment.
• Operate first aid and adaptive equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.

SELECTION PROCEDURES

Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, multiple choice, performance, and oral/technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible permanent district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores.

Non-Discrimination Statement:
Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request.

Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Director of Personnel Services, Chris Francis, at cfrancis@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6338. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840.

INFORMATION ABOUT APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND EMPLOYMENT

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must be completed on our website at Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file.

VETERAN'S CREDIT: Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. "Veteran" as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. "Armed forces" means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points.

Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A "disabled veteran" as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration.

Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management.

In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility list. No adjustment of rank on the list shall be made when such proof is presented thereafter.

A veteran may be credited veterans' preference points only to obtain initial employment in the district. Thereafter, the only additional points for an open examination shall be seniority points granted in accord with section 4220.3(C)2.

HIRING PROCEDURES: Garden Grove is a merit system (civil service) school district. Employment and promotions are based upon merit, fitness and qualifications. The person selected to fill any regular position will be from among the top three ranks on the eligibility list approved by the Personnel Commission. All regular employees will serve a six (6) month probation.

EXAMINATION FOR TUBERCULOSIS: Proof of freedom from active tuberculosis must be furnished prior to employment and must be based upon an intradermal Mantoux tuberculin skin test completed within the last 60 days.

FINGERPRINTING: All new employees will be fingerprinted.

BENEFITS: All classified employees receive the following:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular classified employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee
• Life Insurance for the employee
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYER

9701.89 (Revised: 7/24)
Garden Grove Unified School District offers a tremendous benefit package that includes:

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage

All regular employees who are employed 30 hours or more a week are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance for the employee and family
• Life Insurance for the employees
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS)

01

The information you provide on the general and supplemental applications will be used to evaluate whether you meet the minimum requirements for this position. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to participate further in the selection process. It is important that you fill out the application as complete and accurate as possible. Supplemental questions that are not answered fully and completely will be considered incomplete and will cause you to not be considered further in the recruitment process. All experience mentioned in the Supplemental Questions must also be included in the Work Experience section in order to be considered complete. A resume in lieu of a complete response on the application or the supplemental is not acceptable.
Did you read and understand this information?

• Yes
• No

02

This position requires graduation from a Commission Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accredited program with a master's degree in Athletic Training or closely related field.
Please list the degree that you have obtained that meets this requirement, the school from which you obtained your degree, and the year the degree was received. This information should also be included in the education section of your application.
NOTE: You will need to provide proof of your education prior to the start of employment.
03

Do you have one year of experience working in an athletic training environment?
NOTE: Two (2) years of part-time experience is equivalent to one-year of full-time experience.

• Yes
• No

04

Please describe your one year of experience working in an athletic training environment. In your response, include the place(s) where you worked, your job title, some of your main job duties, and the dates you worked for each position (month/year - month/year).
This information should also be included in the work experience section of your application.
05

Do you possess a valid Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) credential issued by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)?
NOTE: You must provide proof of your Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) credential by the oral exam date.

• Yes
• No

06

Do you possess a valid First Aid Certificate AND a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate?
NOTE: You must provide proof of a valid First Aid AND Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the oral exam date.
DO NOT indicate "Yes" unless you currently possess both of these certificates.

• Yes
• No

07

The daily working schedule for this position will fluctuate according to district sporting events. Are you willing and able to work a schedule which will include evening and/or variable hours (which may include weekends)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question