ATHLETIC TRAINER (INCLUDING BENEFITS)

POSITION There are currently two (2) positions available for Athletic Trainer, one (1) at Nogales High School and one (1) at Rowland High School. The positions are eight (8) hours a day, ten and half (10.5) months a year. These positions include benefits . The reporting hours will vary due to the scheduling of games. An eligibility list is being established to fill the current vacancies and hire substitutes for the next six (6) months. FILING PERIOD Applications for this position will be accepted on-line only August 13, 2026 to September 3, 2026 . SUMMARY OF DUTIES Under the direction of the High School Principal or designee, performs a variety of activities involved in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries; administers preventative or rehabilitative treatment to students and athletes engaged in various school sports; provides information, in-service, and guidance to coaches and faculty; serves as a liaison between the students, parents, coaches, and physicians in evaluation, management, treatment, and long- term rehabilitation of athletic injuries; and works a flexible schedule. Please click here to view the entire job description. Classified Salary Range: 21.5 EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree in physical education, athletic training, health or a directly related field from an accredited college is required. EXPERIENCE: At least six months of paid and/or volunteer experience working in an athletic training environment. Applicants must provide a copy of the following documents at the time of application (you may upload the documents to your profile): Proof of Education : Bachelor’s Degree, or copy of highest completed degree (/BA/MA) (Copy of diploma or official transcripts on watermarked paper/letterhead); and A valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) issued by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; and A valid First Aid Certificate , comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate; and A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. Documents may also be emailed to cvahimarae@rowlandschools.org . Applications without the supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified. Transcripts/Diplomas from foreign countries must be certified to meet the US equivalent to be considered. If you have questions, please contact Crystal Vahimarae at cvahimarae@rowlandschools.org or call 626 854-8388. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENT: A valid, Class C, California Driver License and a good driving record and use of a private automobile may be required and must be maintained during employment; A valid Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC) issued by the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer. Certification must be maintained as a condition of employment; A valid First Aid Certificate, comparable to the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate and a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate. OPEN/PROMOTIONAL WITH DUAL CERTIFICATION The examination may consist of the following: Structured Interview/Technical Project OPTIONS TO TAKE YOUR FIRST AID and CPR COURSES This position requires a valid First Aid Certificate and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate . The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of where you can complete your training but a quick resource. Whatever option you choose, please ensure the course meets the requirements of the job posting and is comparable to the American Heart Association course. OPTION 1: A-B-CPR-Online Training http://www.a-b-cpr-onlinetraining.com/ OPTION 2: NATIONAL CPR FOUNDATION http://www.nationalcprfoundation.com/ OPTION 3: AMERICAN RED CROSS http://www.redcross.org/ux/take-a-class OPTION 4: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/CPR_UCM_001118_SubHomePage.jsp PROOF OF EDUCATION: If you received your education outside of the United States, you must have your degree/transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/ RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document. ADVANCED SALARY STEP PLACEMENT New employees are normally placed at Step A of the appropriate salary range for this classification. If the hiring authority requests advanced salary step placement to the Personnel Director, the new employee's eligibility will be determined in accordance with Personnel Commission Rule and Regulation 17.2.1. The Personnel Commission shall have final approval on any advanced salary step placement requests. Contact the Personnel Commission office for further information if you are hired. Advanced salary placement is only available to employees upon their initial hire. APPOINTMENT Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit. The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview. The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months . All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States. Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance. In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer. No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period. PROCESSING FEE New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of the processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD. VETERANS CREDIT For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their Form DD214 along with their application to receive such credit. Veteran’s credit can only be applied upon initial hire .