Athletic Trainer

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.

• 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.

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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…