Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Posting Number: JR109348

Location:
Colorado

Engineering a world of possibilities

The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the supervision of the Head
Athletic Trainer and supervises the care of student athletes competing in the Department of Athletics at Colorado School of Mines. The
assistant athletic trainer is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment and rehabilitation of both short- and
long-term injuries.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The assistant athletic trainer will be able to demonstrate an ability to
  perform the following functions regarding athletic injuries: prevention, assessment, treatment, (including First Aid) and reconditioning as
  set forth by the NATA Board of Certification.
• The assistant athletic trainer will document all injuries and
  rehabilitation.
• The assistant athletic trainer will demonstrate proper taping, strapping, bracing, and fitting of athletic
  equipment.
• The assistant athletic trainer will carry out all physician prescribed treatments and recommendations.
• The
  assistant athletic trainer will maintain Colorado State Licensure, BOC, and CPR certification in accordance with those respective governing
  bodies.
• The assistant athletic trainer will ensure all student athletes submit valid medical paperwork and physical exams prior to
  athletic participation.
• The assistant athletic trainer will provide coverage of assigned athletic practices, contests and related
  events as assigned by the head athletics trainer.
• The assistant athletic trainer must be willing to work weekends, evenings, and
  holidays. This includes travel to all away games and contests for men’s soccer, softball, and jumps/throws/pole vaults for
  track.
• The assistant athletic trainer will obtain a written copy of all practices and game schedules from assigned sports/ coaching
  staff.
• The assistant athletic trainer must perform duties as assigned by the head athletic trainer and director of athletics to the
  best of his/her ability in a professional manner.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Addends meetings when
  necessary.
• Participates in designated staff functions including job related in-service training.
• Follows all University,
  RMAC and NCAA policies and procedures.
• Enforce Training Room rules.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the objectives goals of
  the program and/or Mines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s
  degree in athletic training or health-related field.
• Three years in an athletic training setting preferred. Entry level graduates
  with ATC certification will be considered.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Current ATC
  Certification
• Good Standing with the BOC
• Licensed in the State of Colorado (DORA) or eligible to be
• Current
  certification for First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional
  communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, as part of a team, and collaborate with
  others.
• Ability to work irregular hours and travel schedule required by the position.

PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience working
  football

Certifications and Licenses:

• Member of NATA and in good standing.
• Dry Needling
  certification or interest

JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements:

• Able to
  lift weight up to 80 lbs.
• Typical physical activity of athletic training roles: standing for long periods of time, walking,
  occasional running, etc.

Potential Environmental Conditions/Hazards:

• Must perform job duties in inclement
  weather

Salary and Benefits

$57,000 to $60,500

Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s
education, training and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role, work
location, and external market and internal value when determining a salary level for potential new employees.

Colorado School of
Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits for all employees. For this role, that includes:

• Fully paid health and dental
  premiums
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year – including a week-long winter break for entire
  campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6
  credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass

All Mines employees also have access
to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the on-campus
Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more), equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center, the Colorado
State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), and backup child and elder care. Coming soon is an on-campus daycare center. For more information
about benefits at Mines, go to mines.edu/human
-resources/benefits.

How to Apply

This posting will remain open until filled and may be used to fill one or more
positions.

Applicants must:

• Complete an online application (personal information, demographic
  information, references, veteran status)
• Upload a resume or CV
• Upload a cover letter

References will not be
contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made.

Additional Information and
Reasonable Accommodation Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support
of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the
employment selection process and within our working environment.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled
veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job
on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for
assistance.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Equal
Opportunity

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis
of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national
origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate
against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.

Mines’ commitment to
nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and
activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines
complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent
discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or
concerns for safety.

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