Football Athletic Trainer

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

3d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Football Athletic Trainer (Temporary Contract) serves as an integral member of the Colorado State Football Sports Medicine team and assists in the delivery of comprehensive sports medicine services for NCAA Division I Football student-athletes. This position supports the prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, recovery, and performance optimization of football student-athletes through evidence-based clinical practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. Under the direction of the Head Football Athletic Trainer, Team Physicians, and Senior Associate Athletic Director for Health and Performance, the position works collaboratively with sports medicine staff, strength and conditioning staff, nutrition staff, mental health staff, and other qualified medical personnel to optimize student-athlete health, safety, and performance. 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, 277,000 living alumni, and annual research expenditures exceeding $600 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. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu. This position is open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in health and exercise science, sports medicine, kinesiology, anatomy or related field
Current BOC certification
Minimum of two years of previous experience as a certified athletic trainer required, preferably in an intercollegiate sports medicine or athletic training program at the NCAA Division I level
Active Athletic Training license with the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required prior to the start date of employment
Ability to respond professionally and competently in emergency situations
Criminal Background Check
Valid driver's license
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel as needed
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Previous athletic training experience for a NCAA Division I Football or professional football program
Previous experience working within an integrated health and performance model
Proficient in utilizing athlete medical records systems and platforms for documentation

Responsibilities

Assist with primary athletic training coverage for NCAA Division I Football practices, competitions, training sessions, and team travel while abiding by the rules and regulations established by Colorado State University, the Pac-12 Conference, and the NCAA
Provide clinical evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and appropriate referral of injuries and illnesses under the general supervision of the Head Football Athletic Trainer and in accordance with standards of the NATABOC and state regulatory board
Utilize electronic medical records systems and platforms to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation in accordance with medical documentation standards
Collaborate with sports medicine staff, team physicians, strength and conditioning staff, nutrition staff, mental health staff, and other qualified medical personnel to deliver best-in-class care to student-athletes
Assist with coverage planning throughout calendar year including summer camps and other football-related activities
Assist with inventory management, purchasing, and equipment maintenance for Football sports medicine facility
Other duties as assigned by supervisors.