Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer

Adams State University•Alamosa, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Adams State University has an opening for a full-time Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer serves as a leader within the Athletics Department, focusing on the strategic modernization and operational excellence of the Sports Medicine program. This role is designed for a forward-thinking professional who will balance high-level organizational management with clinical expertise to enhance the student-athlete experience while delivering athletic training services to the student-athletes of Adams State University.

Requirements

Ability to perform the requirements of the position.
Master’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited institution of higher education
Minimum of 2 years of professional athletic training experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have managed collegiate-level programs or specific team operations.
Certification and good standing with the National Athletic Trainer’s Board of Certification.
Eligible for licensure or current license for the state of Colorado
Sensitivity and discretion regarding student-athlete issues
Demonstrated experience in sports medicine administration, including the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR), inventory management, and departmental scheduling.
Advanced proficiency in professional software suites (Google Workspace) and specialized sports medicine data platforms.
Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to both internal and external stakeholders.
Proven ability to prioritize competing organizational demands, manage high-volume clinical workflows, and lead complex team assignments with minimal supervision.
Mastery of conflict management techniques to resolve disagreements productively and foster a culture of respect, civility, and collegiate collaboration.
Current First Aid/CPR Certification
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse environment and a commitment to providing equitable care to a multi-cultural student-athlete population.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Adams State University is unable to provide sponsorship, transfer, or support for employment visas (such as H-1B, TN ect.) for this specific opening.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with Coaches and Athletics staff regarding scheduling, AT hours, injury reports, travel, coverage, etc.
Establish and maintain work schedules, coordinate staff meetings, and establish priority of daily and weekly tasks.
Supervision of interns/GA’s and Part time Athletic Trainers, including communicating expectations and the evaluation of performance.
Serve as the primary administrator for the DrugFree Sport program, managing scheduling, collection protocols, and educational outreach.
Assist in the recruiting, hiring, training, and formal evaluation of assistant athletic trainers, graduate assistants, and student interns.
Provides tactical and operational support for all Athletic Training functions
Oversee and supervision of all work study students including approving hours, scheduling and ensuring work study are following all rules and assignments
Use electronic medical records system to log all injuries, treatments, and pertinent information (EMR Teamworks) point person for medical information software
Responsible for purchase of and inventory of all ATR supplies and equipment
Oversight of department wide trainings and compliance, including Blood borne pathogens training, CPR training, EAPs, etc.
Recommend, fit and apply braces, splints and assistive devices to facilitate the patient recovery.
Assess the patient's functional status, interpret the results and determine ability to return to activity.
Recognize the role of medications in the recovery process.
Provide patient education necessary to facilitate recovery.
Perform a comprehensive examination of the patient with an orthopedic injury or medical condition (e.g., medical history, physical examination, differential diagnosis, and referral).
Communicate the nature of examination and treatment plan to patient and other involved health care personnel, respecting the privacy of the patient.
Obtain and interpret environmental (e.g., ambient temperature, relative humidity, heat index, lightning) and patient data (e.g., hydration status) to make appropriate recommendations for patient safety and the continuance or suspension of activity.
Inspect facilities to ensure they are free of hazards, are sanitary, and that equipment is maintained properly.
Educate and train coaches and administrators on the Emergency Action Plan.
Provide mental health education for prevention and care.
Assist the athletic department administration in Alcohol, Smoking, and Other Drug (ATOD) education for student-athletes.
Implement appropriate emergency injury and illness management strategies following a pre-established emergency action plan (e.g., CPR, AED, splinting, use of spine board, control of bleeding, control of body temperature, use of epinephrine for anaphylaxis, etc.).
Sport coverage oversight and game coverage
Injury management of athletes
Maintain strict adherence to the philosophy and objectives of the Athletics Department, Adams State University, the RMAC, and NCAA regulations.
Maintain BOC certification in good standing and pursue continuing education to remain current with sports medicine best practices.