What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at Adams State University?
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, including but not limited to: collaborate with staff, coaches, the Head Athletic Trainer, and team physicians to assist in the direct provision of injury evaluation, athletic training, and rehabilitation services for student-athletes, practices and game coverage, design and supervision of rehabilitation programs, and administration of athletic training operations as assigned. Requires travel and work over holidays and weekends.Specific Responsibilities
Daily operations for the athletic training room as listed above and the following:
Sport team responsibilities/assignments as specified by Head Athletic Trainer communication with coaches and student athletes of assigned teams.
Ensuring safety of patients and staff through enforcement of safety procedures.
Maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training room as a medical facility and other sites as designated.
Continued education in sports medicine and maintaining good standing with the NATA Board of Certification.
Provide injury/illness evaluation, injury prevention and recovery programs, emergency care, management and treatment, and rehabilitation for intercollegiate student-athletes.
Maintain accurate injury reports, treatment logs, rehabilitation progress reports, and other medical records for student-athletes.
Arrange consultations for student-athletes with consulting physicians or other medical specialties as needed. This includes scheduling appointments, accompanying the student-athletes to office visits and/or communicating with providers.
Act as liaison with student-athletes, coaches, physicians, other medical and non-medical personnel regarding injury and health conditions for student-athletes.
Team travel for assigned sports.
Apply protective devices and equipment for injured student-athletes.
Assist with organization of pre-season physicals and Pre-participation paperwork.
Assist other athletic training staff with facility supervision and operation.
Assist with supply and equipment inventory.
Assist with maintenance and repair of exercise equipment and therapeutic modalities.
Assist with ordering necessary supplies complying with all department purchasing procedures.
Provide assistance with institutional and NCAA Drug Testing Procedures as requested by the Head Athletic Trainer.
Assist with provision of Athletic Training services for events occurring on University property as requested by the Head Athletic Trainer, possibly including weekend events and travel responsibilities.
Create a clinical environment conducive to be successful in management of an intercollegiate athletic population.
Position is also responsible for assisting in setting up athletic training coverage of summer sports camps and managing Gatorade ordering and donations.
Position is also responsible for assisting in setting up CPR training for the athletic department and as needed for campus wide training.
Responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the Intercollegiate Athletics Department, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of Adams State University, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, and the NCAA.
Other duties as specified by the Head Athletic Trainer.
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 or related field.
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. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
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
Salary and Benefits:
The salary range for this position is $42,252-$48,060. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s Workday application portal. No other format of application material will be accepted.
Required Application Materials:
Detailed cover letter, describing interest and directly addressing qualifications for the position;
Current resume/vita;
Names and contact information of three professional references; and
Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary education institutions attended, with official transcripts required upon hire.
Review of applications will begin immediately and applications received by December 1, 2024 will receive full consideration and the position is open until filled. Successful applicant will be required to submit official academic transcripts prior to appointment.
Questions about the position may be directed to athletics@adams.edu
About Adams State University – Alamosa, Colorado:
Adams State University is a state-supported, regional comprehensive university located in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado in the city of Alamosa. As the state’s premier Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), over 50% of its undergraduate students represent racially diverse backgrounds. A high percentage of undergraduate students are first-generation and Pell eligible. The university offers undergraduate programs in the arts and humanities, physical and natural sciences, mechanical engineering, social sciences, kinesiology, fine arts, business, and nursing, and specializes in educator preparation in several disciplines. Adams State also offers graduate degrees in cultural resource management, public administration, music education, kinesiology, higher education administration and leadership, history, business (MBA), and educator programs, including counselor education; the university also has a doctoral (PhD) program in counselor education. The university has an active athletic program. The Adams State Grizzlies athletic teams compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC).
The institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff. We are working to diversify our faculty and staff and especially encourage applications from women, BIPOC, LGBTQ community members, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically-underrepresented populations. We will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings; persons who possess varied language skills, a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities/student populations; and job seekers who can contribute to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State’s purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.
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Disclosure:
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.
Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.
Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.
Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/
Salary : $42,252 - $48,060
