Location: Tehachapi, California

Woodward West, located in sunny southern California, is a world-class action sports destination and camp. Our employee experience and culture are derived from our main product: FUN. We work, progress, and play in a world of innovative environments. If this sounds like what you are looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

As an Athletic Trainer Intern, staff should expect to work under a certified athletic trainer. Responsibilities include the day-to-day care of injuries and medical emergencies that occur on camp facilities for campers, staff, guests, and visiting athletes. Within this role there are varying degrees of processes in which must be understood and prioritized in order to successfully achieve the daily operations of this department.  Athletic Trainer Interns should be knowledgeable in the injuries and sport injury prevention.   

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?    

Looking for the summer of a lifetime where you have access to ride and train in the best facilities with top pros, then this is the job for you! Additional highlights to the position include:    

Proposed pay rate of $16.50 per hour - actual pay may be adjusted based on experience. 

On-Site employee housing and meals are available. 

A work culture based on fun and progression.  

Full access to our world-class facilities. Work and play in the same innovative environments as professional and Olympic athletes.  

Discounts on merchandise. 

This position is classified under California's Camp Counselor exemption (LAB 1182.4 and Wage Order 5). Employees are paid a weekly salary of 85% of their hourly rate for hours worked between 40- 56 hours per week or will be paid at 85% of their hourly rate for each hour worked if the employee works less than 40 hours per week. Any hours worked over 56 will be paid at overtime rates, in accordance with California labor law.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Maintain and be knowledgeable resource of current and proposed standards of practice and state guidelines of athletic trainers, ensuring adherence to HIPAA standards     

Must be willing to evolve and adapt with the needs of the business.   

Responsible to provide basic athletic training services to all campers, guests, and staff.      

Responsible for maintaining records on campers, staff, guests utilizing our internal platforms     

Responsible for scheduling and follow-up evaluation and check-in appointments     

Maintains Woodward safety logs, operational sheets and incident logs   

Take daily inventory on supplies and operational needs   

Liaison between parents, coaches, program staff, and athletes regarding injury care, prevention, management, treatment. 

Ensure the Athletic Training Room is covered on a rotational basis during operational hours. Provide, alongside a Certified Athletic Trainer, on-call overnight coverage on a rotational basis every night via phone and radio coverage     

Other duties as assigned 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:   

Well-spoken and articulate over the phone, through written contact and in person.   

Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines.   

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with moderate supervision, agile and able to pivot quickly. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SPECIAL SKILLS:   

Enrolled in an accredited athletic training education program.  

Must successfully-pass a background screening to ensure suitability of contact with minor children and the public, in accordance with Federal, state and local jurisdictions.

Physical Capabilities: bend, twist, push, pull, stand, lift 50lbs. 

Have 1+ years of experience working with kids and/or teens 

CPR and First Aid Certification   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:   

+/- up to 10 campers in the clinic   

BASIC SCHEDULE/REQUIREMENTS:   

As a requirement of this position, pre-hire criminal history clearances are collected from the Pennsylvania State Police (PATCH) system, child abuse clearances are obtained through the Department of Public Welfare, and federal history is taken through FBI fingerprint screening.   

Physical Capabilities: bend, twist, push, pull, stand, lift 50lbs. 

Camp Attendance Requirements: Summer Camp- minimum commitment of 4 weeks.   

You make us Woodward. We are a welcoming community that celebrates individual stories, backgrounds, experiences, and identities where we all have "different" in common.  We believe in the strength of representing all voices and having space for everyone. We believe in pushing boundaries and bringing our authentic selves to work while embracing uniqueness, creativity, and different points of view.  Even if you don't think you meet all the qualifications listed for a job, we'd love to hear from you.

If you need assistance with your application, please reach out to hr@woodwardcamp.com