Athletic Trainer

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. More information on the University and its intercollegiate athletics program can be found at www.csurams.com and www.colostate.edu.

Essential Job Duties

• 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

Conditions of Employment

• Background check

• Valid driver's license

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and travel as needed

Supervision

This position assists with supervision of student volunteers and student hourly employees as applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

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

• Ability to manage competing and urgent priorities and meet deadlines in a high demand profession

• Ability to respond professionally and competently in emergency situations