Description

The Athletic Trainer position is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of athletic training/sports medicine services for a NCAA Division I intercollegiate women's swimming and diving, and women's tennis athletics programs 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. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.

EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

For application consideration:

Please merge all application materials, specifically resume and cover letter, into a single file (PDF preferred).
Upload this combined file in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application.
Please ensure the document is clearly labeled (e.g., Lastname Firstname Application).

Requirements

Responsible for primary athletic training sport coverage for women's swimming and diving, and women's tennis 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

Conditions of Employment:
Background check
Valid driver's license
Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel as needed for position.
 

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in health and exercise science, sports medicine, kinesiology, anatomy or related field
Current BOC certification required
Minimum of one year of previous experience as a certified athletic trainer
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
Ability to manage competing and urgent priorities and meet deadlines in a high demand profession
Ability to respond professionally and competently in emergency situations
 

Preferred Qualifications:

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