Athletic Trainer

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• Location541 Main Street, New London, NH, 03257, United States
• Employee TypeExempt FT
• Required Degree4 Year Degree
• Minimum Experience2 Years

Contact information

• NameHuman Resources
• Phone603.526.3704
• Emailcscjobs@colby-sawyer.edu

Description

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• Location541 Main Street, New London, NH, 03257, United States
• Employee TypeExempt FT
• Required Degree4 Year Degree
• Minimum Experience2 Years

Contact information

• NameHuman Resources
• Phone603.526.3704
• Emailcscjobs@colby-sawyer.edu

Description

Colby-Sawyer College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), is seeking a qualified candidate for a 10-month full-time position of Athletic Trainer to work with our sports programs and within our well-established team of professionals and support personnel. This position assists the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer and staff with the safety and welfare of the student-athletes, overseeing the prevention, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, care and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions for student-athletes. 

The team is seeking a fifth enthusiastic team member to continue to advance the mission of high-quality athletic healthcare and commitment to the physical, mental and emotional development of young adults. Recent investments in athletics have put the department and staff in a well-supported growth phase. In addition, there are two sites including the spacious and state of the art Stock Sports Medicine Clinic as the main clinical space and a new satellite clinic at the outdoor Kelsey Athletic fields. Benefits are robust and include coverage of memberships, licenses and fees to maintain required credentials. 

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student health care services to varsity student-athletes (and club sport athletes when appropriate, as outlined in the Club Sport Policy). Includes assessment of injuries and medical conditions, establishing plan of care, and providing rehabilitative and/or preventive treatment for future encounters.
• Provide athletic training services during scheduled varsity team practices and contests, including traveling with the teams, when appropriate.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend events throughout the academic year.
• Communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, faculty, parents, providers and others as necessary regarding the participation status of student-athletes.
• Administer pre-participation examinations for student-athletes.
• Perform required record keeping and documentation for designated student athletes in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)/Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.   
• Facilitate student-athlete referrals as needed on a case-by-case basis.
• Work collaboratively in creating and implementing policies and procedures for the effective operation of the sports medicine clinic.
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques or equipment that would enhance the benefit of the student-athletes and sports medicine clinic.
• Work collaboratively in the maintenance and upkeep of the sports medicine clinic.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner as a positive representative of oneself, the sports medicine clinic, the AT staff, and Colby-Sawyer College Athletics.
• Physical requirements include ability to perform athletic training functions described above.

Requirements

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field preferred.
• Current BOC certification in good standing and current New Hampshire licensure (or eligible for NH licensure).
• Two or more years' experience as an Athletic Trainer at the college level, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.
• Experience with contact/collision sports preferred.
• Current CPR for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers/BLS for Healthcare Providers certification; Instructor Certification preferred.
• Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) or comparable certification/experience/skillset preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong technological skills a plus.
• Strong desire to work within a collaborative team

Summary

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH.

We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place.

Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter.

Interested candidates may also visit Human Resources in Colgate Hall Room 230, Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm, to alternatively complete a paper application.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Colby-Sawyer College is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Under institutional policy, as well as under state and federal law (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act), Colby-Sawyer College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices or its admission practices on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; national origin; religion; age; mental or physical disability; parental, family or marital status; veteran status; or sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression). Further, Colby-Sawyer College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates.

The college recognizes that harassment related to an individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression can occur in conjunction with misconduct related to an individual's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Targeting individuals on the basis of these characteristics is also a violation of the college policy. Under these circumstances, the college will coordinate the investigation and resolution efforts outlined in the college’s Sex-based Discrimination and Sex-based Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures as well as the Code of Community Responsibility (for students) and Employee Handbook (for employees), to address harassment related to the targeted individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression together with the conduct related to the targeted individual’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age or disability.

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