Position Summary

Adams State University has an opening for a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer. Responsibilities include coordinating and delivering athletic training services to the student-athletes of Adams State University. Duties are as follows: collaboration with Athletic Training staff, coaches, and team physicians; assist with injury evaluations, athletic training and rehabilitation services and operations; and other tasks as assigned for student-athletes, practices, and game coverage. Requires travel and work over holidays and weekends.

Specific Responsibilities

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Provide injury evaluation, prevention strategies, emergency care, and personalized rehabilitation programs for intercollegiate student-athletes.
• Prophylactic Care: Apply protective equipment, taping, and bracing to support injured athletes and prevent further injury.
• Clinical Environment: Maintain a high-standard collegiate clinical setting conducive to the successful healthcare management of a diverse athletic population.
• Medical Documentation: Maintain meticulous electronic health records, including injury reports, daily treatment logs, and rehabilitation progress notes in compliance with HIPAA/FERPA.
• Pre-Participation: Oversee the organization of pre-season physicals and the collection of mandatory pre-participation medical paperwork.
• Facility Oversight: Assist in managing the daily operations, maintenance, and upkeep of the athletic training room
• Inventory: Assist with supply inventory & equipment maintenance.
• Liaison Services: Act as a primary point of contact between student-athletes and coaches regarding injury status and return-to-play protocols.
• Team Coverage: Manage primary sport assignments as designated by the Director of Sports Medicine, including comprehensive coverage for practices, home events, and team travel.
• Drug Testing: Assist with the coordination and execution of institutional and NCAA drug-testing procedures.
• Event Management: Provide athletic training services for university-hosted events and external rentals as requested.
• Compliance & Ethics: Maintain strict adherence to the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department, Adams State University, the RMAC, and NCAA regulations.
• Professional Development: Maintain BOC certification in good standing and pursue continuing education to remain current with sports medicine best practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the requirements of the position
• Certification and good standing with the National Athletic Trainer’s Board of Certification.
• Eligible for licensure or current license for the state of Colorado
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in athletic training
• Sensitivity to student-athlete issues
• Proven ability to meet multiple demands in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment.
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required for working with a diverse group of patients, clinical staff, administrators, athletic staff, and visitors.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion handling sensitive matters involving patients.
• Computer literacy, including working knowledge of word processing programs.
• Ability to work with and in a diverse environment.
• Comfort working in a complex, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with multiple team assignments.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and training
• Experience with advanced manual therapy skills applicable to orthopedics and sports medicine.
• Knowledge of clinical information/ appointment systems.
• Instructor certification in CPR/First Aid