Athletic Trainer

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer position is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of athletic training and sports medicine services for an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program with secondary sport coverage as determined by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine. Located in the beautiful city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University is a premier land-grant university with world-class programs in education, outreach, and research. CSU has a student body of over 34,000 students, 7,400 employees, 258,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $498 million. The Colorado State University Department of Athletics sponsors 16 men’s and women’s intercollegiate sports and competes as a member of NCAA Division I-FBS and the Pac-12 Conference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in health and exercise science, sports medicine, kinesiology, anatomy or related field
Minimum of two years of previous experience as a certified athletic trainer
Current BOC certification
Current license as an athletic trainer with the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required prior to the start date of employment
High level of clinical athletic training skills, effective communication, and ability to work effectively with a team-based approach
Background check
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Broad-based experience
Experience working full-time in an intercollegiate sports medicine or athletic training program at the NCAA Division I level
Ability to manage competing and urgent priorities and meet deadlines in a high demand profession
Ability to respond professionally and competently in emergency situations

Responsibilities

Responsible for primary athletic training sport coverage for sport(s) as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Provide clinical evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the general supervision of the designated team physician and in accordance with standards of the NATABOC and state regulatory board
Maintain current certification and credentials consistent with NATABOC and state regulatory agency requirements
Coordinate physician referrals as part of the injury management process
Maintain accurate and up-to-date written treatment and injury records in accordance with established medical documentation standards
Maintain open lines of communication with coaching staff, team physicians and medical providers
Assist in the development and integration of sports medicine policies and procedures as they relate to the operation of athletic training services, including EAPs and game day EMS
Other responsibilities as assigned by Director of Athletics or supervisor