Assistant Athletic Trainer - Recreation

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Requisition Number:

53263

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

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Requisition Number:

53263

Location:

Boulder, Colorado

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City

Boulder

State

Colorado

Employment Type:

University Staff

Schedule:

Full-Time

Posting Close Date:

10-Dec-2023

Date Posted:

28-Nov-2023

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Job Summary

Job Summary

Recreation Services at CU Boulder encourages applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer position! This is a 10-month appointment, engaged annually from August 1st to May 31st with Jun and July off.

This role collaborates with the Head Athletic Trainer for Recreation Services on planning and implementing risk management strategies, fiscal oversight, developing policies and procedures, staff hiring, training, and development. This position also works independently with limited oversight, and communicates with appropriate internal and external partners, while providing program oversight to ensure compliance and operational success. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will also assist the Head Athletic Trainer with the overall direction and management of the Recreation Injury Care Center (RICC) to provide first aid, injury prevention, injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, referrals, and assessment. Under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer, this position will be responsible for providing medical coverage for home sport club events, typically Friday-Sunday, and collaboration with CU Sports Medicine and Medical services to align resources to better serve students. Additionally, this role will supervise student staff and interns, and must be available for occasional Sport Club travel as team needs and budget allows. It is necessary for this position to be available for a variable work schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours depending upon needs of the Recreation Center.

The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Who We Are

The Division of Student Affairs consists of 30 departments that provide student support and services dedicated to helping students become successful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CU Boulder.

The work in Student Affairs supports all factors of the student experience, no matter what department a staff member may work in. This includes where students live, eat, make friends, build professional skills and find help if they need it. Many departments provide involvement opportunities, educational resources and support services to help students find their community and build lifelong skills. Student Affairs also has shared services departments that support the work and staff of our student-facing areas, including areas like assessment, business services, financial planning, human resources, marketing communications and information technology (IT).

With over 800 staff members in the Division of Student Affairs, our diverse team is uniquely positioned to personalize the student experience and advocate for students, enhancing their success inside and outside the classroom.

CU Boulder Recreation Services is a welcoming, valued, campus resource that promotes healthy lifestyles through high-quality, accessible, facilities and experiences. This student-fee-funded unit features a student-led CUSG Recreation Board and a diverse team of professional experts to help meet evolving recreational needs and support student engagement and success. Recreation Services oversees the LEED Platinum main campus Student Rec Center, a building with over 300,000 square feet of recreation and fitness activity space, as well as a satellite recreation center at Williams Village, outdoor basketball courts, a challenge ropes course, and eight turf and grass fields around campus. Throughout these facilities, members of the CU community can engage with a variety of programs that include ice skating, indoor rock climbing, intramural and club sports, yoga, aquatics and so much more.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Athletic Training Care:

• On-site care of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation.
• Assess risk of injury, perform evaluation, self-care implementation and return to play decisions per state licensure guidelines.
• Provide accommodation recommendations related to sport for student athletes, members and guests with restrictions or limitations.
• Minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies.
• Provide concussion baseline assessment and screening for Sport Club athletes when requested and make referrals as needed.
• Develop sports related educational programs for Sport Clubs upon request.
• Order equipment and supplies to ensure RICC and first aid kits are fully stocked and ready for check out, conducting regular inventory and tracking supply usage.
• Develop and deliver high-quality experiences for students and the greater University community.
• Supportive assessment and management of area challenges. Uses university procedural knowledge as well as area expertise to address and resolve pertinent issues primarily independently. Communicates resolutions clearly with appropriate parties.

Staff Leadership:

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer to recruit, hire, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate student assistants and interns. This is done collaboratively with Student Affairs Human Resources.
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with scheduling additional certified athletic trainers as needed for Sport Club competitions and event coverage.

Risk Management:

• Serves as department CPR/AED/First Aid instructor trainer and teach staff and community classes.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in leading department emergency plan audits and assist the Senior Assistant Director of Facility Operations and Risk Management with risk assessment.
• Ensure RICC’s treatment areas meet National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) standards. Document and manage all accident reports on a timely basis.
• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in performing monthly AED equipment audits and track the status using the AED Concierge online tracking system.

Administrative Duties:

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service education sessions, and other divisional or departmental meetings.
• Participate in other departmental or divisional initiatives, programs, and committees as required.
• Participate in the development of ideas and suggestions for Recreation Services and facility improvements.
• Ensure that the Recreation Center’s facilities, equipment, and programs are meeting or exceeding the standards of the department quality by using and attending its offerings.
• Assist with additional initiatives, assignments, and special projects as needed.
• Coordinate and/or assist with special events and activities as necessary.
• Engage in annual diversity and inclusion training.
• Attend state, regional, and national conferences for professional growth and development.
• Assist the administration with the compliance of OSHA standards and other pertinent topic areas related to public health.
• Know, recognize, and follow the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the university and its employees, and the regulations of the sport club governing bodies, Health Insurance and Accountability Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

What You Should Know

What You Should Know

This is a 10-month appointment August 1 - May 31, June and July off with a variable work schedule to include nights, weekends and extended hours depending upon job necessity and possible holidays.

What We Can Offer

What We Can Offer

• The salary for this 10-month position is $53,000.

Our outstanding benefits include:

• Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days and 11 holidays per year.
• Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
• EcoPass for free RTD rides.
• Opportunity for career growth within the division of student affairs and the CU Boulder campus!

Benefits

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be inclusive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

What We Require

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field as required by NATA or equivalent combination of education and experience as a substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
• One year of professional experience working as a certified Athletic Trainer.
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATABOC) Board Certification.
• Athletic Training Licensure in state of Colorado, current and in good standing, or ability to obtain such within 30 days.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification with American Red Cross or ability to obtain such within 30 days.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid instructor trainer certification with American Red Cross or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Able to work a variable schedule to include nights, weekends and extended hours depending upon job necessity and possible holidays.

What You Will Need

What You Will Need

• Evaluate skills: Performs appropriate tests to determine mode of treatment for the patient.
• Planning skills: Formulates and maintains an individualized patient plan of care based on short and long-term goals.
• Implementation skills: Provides rehabilitation using appropriate tools and demonstrates a complete knowledge of patient management.
• Knowledge of trends and standard processes in the field of Sports Medicine.
• Knowledge of obtaining and organizing medical information collected from patrons.
• Knowledge of appropriate channels to recommend medical and urgent care for patrons.
• Ability to demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively supervise multiple staff members, manage a diverse group of individuals and foster a productive, positive work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers.
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out assignments effectively.
• Ability to return verbal & written correspondence in a timely manner and consistently meet goals.
• Ability to gather and analyze information, read situations, and arrive at decisions.
• Ability to exercise attention to detail and design safeguards to prevent planning and staffing errors.
• Ability to be proactive in solving problems independently and as a team.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with little or no supervision.
• Strong commitment to diversity.
• Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play guidelines.
• Ability to be thorough and detailed with injury tracking and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in high stress/pressure situation when talking to patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.

What We Would Like You to Have

What We Would Like You to Have

• Master's degree in a health-related field as required by NATA.
• Experience working with Sport Club athletes in a university environment.
• Supervisory experience managing a diverse group of individuals and foster a productive, positive work environment.
• Experience teaching CPR/AED/First Aid certification classes.

Special Instructions

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by December 10, 2023 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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