Assistant Director of Sports Medicine / Athletic Trainer

Adams State University•Alamosa, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Adams State University seeks an Assistant Director of Sports Medicine / Athletic Trainer to help lead and modernize its sports medicine program while providing clinical athletic training care. The position partners with the Director of Sports Medicine on scheduling, inventory, and administrative workflows; conducts orthopedic evaluations and acute injury treatments; supports teams at games; and assesses return-to-play status. It also contributes to emergency preparedness and environmental safety, supervises and mentors graduate assistants, student interns, and part-time staff, administers the DrugFree Sport program, oversees EMR systems, and delivers safety training. The role is based at Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, in the San Luis Valley. The university describes itself as an inclusive Hispanic-Serving Institution and emphasizes inclusive excellence and service to its students and surrounding community. The listed annual salary range is $63,200–$75,800. Applications include a cover letter and resume; the application priority date is November 15, 2026. Employment offers are contingent on an acceptable background check, and candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer can be finalized.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Athletic Training.
Current BOC certification.
Eligibility for Colorado licensure.
At least 2 years of professional experience in sports medicine.
Expertise in EMR software systems.
Expertise in emergency injury management.
Conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to deliver equitable sports medicine care to a diverse student-athlete population.

Nice To Haves

Experience with supervisory duties.
CPR instructor certification.
Advanced manual therapy techniques applied in sports medicine.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Director of Sports Medicine to manage scheduling, inventory, and strategic administrative workflows.
Conduct comprehensive orthopedic evaluations and provide acute injury treatment in sports medicine clinics.
Fit protective braces and splints.
Oversee team game coverage and assess return-to-play status.
Implement emergency action plans, including CPR, AED use, and splinting.
Assess environmental safety factors, including heat index and lightning, and provide safety education to coaches and administrators.
Guide and mentor graduate assistants, student interns, and part-time staff.
Administer the DrugFree Sport program.
Oversee EMR software systems.
Conduct sports medicine safety trainings.