Athletic Trainer- Colorado Christian University
About The Position
The Assistant Athletic Trainer works collaboratively with the Athletic Training Staff to provide care for student-athletes competing in Colorado Christian University's athletic program. Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, the role is responsible for preventing, evaluating, managing, and rehabilitating injuries for assigned teams. Sport assignments are flexible, depending on applicable experience or special interest. This is a 12-month, full-time, exempt position with a stated salary of $57,784. The position is fully on-site, with a regular work location in Lakewood, Colorado; the employee must reside and be legally authorized to work in the United States. The role includes local and regional travel, with possible national travel, and requires irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. The employee is also expected to participate in University community activities and events, which may take place during evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
- State Athletic Training Licensure.
- Professional experience in collegiate athletics.
- Familiarity with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) governing rules.
- Communication skills and the ability to collaborate with other athletic trainers, strength and conditioning personnel, and coaches.
- Ability to interact appropriately and professionally with student-athletes.
- Must reside and work legally in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, treat, and assist in preventing athletic injuries and illnesses.
- Provide counseling and education to student-athletes on sports-injury-related issues.
- Perform athletic training administrative duties, including record keeping and documentation.
- Provide rehabilitation therapy to athletes.
- Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student-athletes.
- Travel with teams to road events as assigned.
- Provide coverage at each home event in which assigned teams participate.
- Assist with reviewing and updating University training policies and protocols.
- Collaborate with campus health care professionals, the team physician, and CCU counseling departments to provide appropriate medical oversight to student-athletes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
