Athletic Trainer (Full-Time Temporary)
Description
AMDA College of the Performing Arts, with campuses in New York City and Hollywood, is one of the foremost post-secondary performing arts colleges in the country. AMDA offers various pathways for students to receive unparalleled performing arts education taught by world-class industry professionals, including Professional Conservatory Certificates as well as undergraduate and graduate degrees (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Occupational Studies, Master of Fine Arts and Master of Arts).
The Full Time Athletic Trainer (Temporary) will provide preventative services, first aid care, injury evaluation, short-term injury rehabilitation and physician referral guidance for our students.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with injury consultation, management and physician referral for students currently enrolled at AMDA Los Angeles
- Perform evaluation and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries
- Provide injury prevention consultation and education
- Provide temporary movements modifications to students with injuries and communicate these modifications to faculty and pertinent staff on campus
- Apply first aid care
- Promote welcoming atmosphere and quality customer service for students
- Maintain professionalism and uphold confidentiality of student health information
- Maintain accurate and detailed record keeping
- Communicate with outside health care professionals as needed
- Assist with interdepartmental referrals for students in need
- Work collaboratively with the AMDA Production staff to provide injury prevention support to students cast in AMDA Productions
- Work in collaboration with the Student Care Team to support students in need
- Assist with Athletic Performance Studio coverage as determined by supervisor
- Assist with the coordination and implementation of educational workshops, open fitness, and presentations as needed
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of the AMDA Center for Health & Performance
- Maintain communication with supervisor and partnering departments
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field from a CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Education Program (Master’s degree preferred)
- Board of Certification (BOC) credential required
- Minimum one year of professional experience (dance or performing arts setting preferred)
- Strong clinical skills including manual therapy techniques, postural assessment and corrective exercise prescription (previous experience in Pilates a plus)
- Familiarity with movement screening is a plus
- Certified in CPR and First Aid
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word and Excel
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a diverse population
- Ability to handle multifaceted tasks
- Great attention to detail
Position Information:
- This is a temporary position for the approximate dates of May 19, 2025 – November 14, 2025. These dates are subject to change based on department needs.
- The regular schedule for this role is Monday – Friday 9:30am – 6:30pm PT with a one-hour lunch each day. This is subject to change based on department needs.
- The pay range for this position is $32.00/hour - $35.00/hour.
- This position is subject to a background check upon a conditional offer of employment and a reference check.
- This is a fully in-person position.
Diversity and Qualifications:
AMDA is fully committed to diversity, inclusivity, and equity throughout the teaching and learning process. We encourage applications from individuals who have extensive experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates will have a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of our students, including disabilities that may affect students' development and learning styles.
Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.