This position is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day oversight of athletic training / sports medicine services for an NCAA Div. I-FBS intercollegiate athletics football program and secondary sport assignment(s) as assigned by Senior Associate Athletic Director for Health and Performance. Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required, preferably in health and exercise science, sports medicine, kinesiology, anatomy or related field
- Current NATA certification required
- Minimum of two years of previous experience as a certified athletic trainer required, preferably in an intercollegiate sports medicine or athletic training program at the NCAA Division I level
- Current registration as an athletic trainer with the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required prior to the start date of employment
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High level of clinic athletic training skillsEffective communication skills, verbal and writtenAbility to work effectively and productively within a team-based approachAbility to multi-task and meet deadlines in a high demand / high stress professionAbility to respond professionally and competently in emergency situationsComputer and social media technology competencyMust have a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a drivers license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start datePreferred Job Qualifications
Masters degree preferredBroad-based experienceFootball experience preferred. NCAA or NFLDiversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Departments commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential Duties Job Duty Category Sport Coverage and Clinical Athletic Training Responsibilities Duty / Responsibility
Assist with primary athletic training coverage, including prevention and care of athletic related injuries, for all football playersAssist with prevention and care of athletic related injuries for all sports programs as assigned by Associate Athletic Director for Sports PerformanceProvide clinical evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the general supervision of the designated team physician and in accordance with standards of the NATABOC and state regulatory boardSchedule diagnostic testing for student-athletes as indicated and ordered by managing physician; maintain open lines of communication with team physicians and medical providers regarding diagnostic testingAssist with coordination and management of physician coverage for home events in accordance with NCAA and professional best practice standardsMaintain current certification and credentials consistent with NATABOC and state regulatory agency requirementsCoordinate physical exams for student-athletesCoordinate physician referrals as part of the injury management processMaintain accurate and up-to-date written treatment and injury records in accordance with established medical documentation standardsProvide regular communication with coaching staff regarding injury and participation status of student-athletesPercentage Of Time 70 Job Duty Category Administrative Responsibilities Duty / Responsibility
Assist with oversight of the Sports Medicine Facilities to insure appropriate function, maintenance and accurate inventory controlAssist in the development and integration of sports medicine policies and procedures as they relate to the operation of athletic training services, including EAPs and game day EMSAssist with inventory control to ensure supplies are ordered, delivered, inventoried and stored in an appropriate and timely manner; maintain budgetary and purchasing complianceVerify and document that University and NCAA insurance requirements are met for student-athletes under assigned sport(s)Assist with recruitment, hiring and oversight of athletic training educational interns, graduate students and work-study studentsAssist with coordination and oversight of athletic training coverage for institutional summer campsAttend meetings as required by the NCAA, MW and University administrationPerform other duties as assigned by the Head Football Athletic Trainer and the Associate AD for Sports PerformanceBe knowledgeable of and fully comply with all appropriate rules and regulations of Colorado State University, the MW Conference and the NCAAProvide support for the Departments overall rules education and compliance effortsReport any knowledge of rules violationsPrepare, record and retain documentation as required
Contribute proactively to a culture of compliance in the programAdhere to the mission statement and guiding principles of the Department and promote commitment to the mission by all staff under your supervisionPercentage Of Time 30 Application Details