USCAA

The Head Athletic Trainer supervises and works with a team of athletic trainers to analyze and diagnose athlete’s injuries, oversee injury prevention, provide emergency care and rehabilitation of injuries, as well as develop nutrition and exercise plans for student athletes. The person acts as a preceptor for students in the athletic training education program. This position works closely with team and club coaches under the medical supervision of the college team physician.

Responsibilities

Service to Student-Athletes: Provide direct student health care services to varsity student-athletes (and club sport athletes when appropriate). Includes assessment of injuries and medical conditions, establishing plan of care, and providing rehabilitative and/or preventive treatment for future encounters. Assist students with health care needs and concerns by providing resources, education, guidance, and referral to and from Baird Health and Counseling Center, Team Physicians, and other health care practitioners as necessary. Provide athletic training services during scheduled varsity team practices and contests, including traveling with teams, when appropriate, Administer pre-participation examinations for all varsity student-athletes. Clinical Education: Serve as a preceptor and clinical instructor to students completing clinical experiences as assigned by the athletic training education program clinical education coordinator.

General Responsibilities

Work collaboratively in creating and implementing policies and procedures for the effective operation of the sports medicine clinic. Facilitate communication with athletic director and coaches regarding all services being provided to athletics, including practice and game coverage and the health status of the student-athletes. Coordinate regular on-site team physician clinics. Collaborate with physician offices to schedule student-athlete appointments for follow up care or diagnostic imaging as necessary. Coordinate and oversee patient referrals in consultation with team physician and health and counseling center. Maintain the appropriate level of confidentiality regarding student-athletes' medical, insurance, and academic records Communicate effectively with coaches, student-athletes, faculty, parents, and others as necessary regarding the participation status of student-athletes. Serve as a point of contact for other college departments and outside providers/suppliers. Perform required record keeping for designated student-athletes, including injury, treatment, and progress notes. Work collaboratively in the maintenance and upkeep of the sports medicine clinic. May be asked to participate in a variety of academic and athletic efforts, including committee assignments and student recruitment efforts. Keep up to date on current practices in athletic training and maintain New Hampshire licensure

To Apply

E-mail your cover letter, résumé, and names of three references to CSCjobs@colby-sawyer.edu. Please include your salary expectations. Candidates who can actively contribute to racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity on campus are encouraged to include this information in the cover letter. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Colby-Sawyer College is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Colby-Sawyer College will not tolerate discrimination in employment or employment-related decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, mental or physical disability, family or marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or gender identity.

Qualifications
Master's degree in athletic training or related field preferred,
Current BOC certification in good standing and current New Hampshire licensure.
Five or more years’ experience as an Athletic Trainer at the college level.
Previous experience supervising students in an accredited educational program in clinical settings.
Demonstrable skills in interacting effectively with students, staff, faculty, physicians, athletics personnel, parents, and others.
Strong technological skills
Will require a non-traditional schedule to meet the needs of students and teams; includes evening and weekend events throughout the academic year.
Current CPR for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers/BLS for Healthcare Providers certification. Red Cross Instructor Certification in First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain
Strong written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements
Physical requirements include ability to perform athletic training functions described above, and to physically demonstrate these functions for athletic training students. The essential functions of this job require an individual who is able to adequately (1) communicate well enough to be understood by others (2) operate a personal computer and (3) use a telephone. In the course of the typical workday, one may be required to transport oneself short distances in order to attend campus meetings and events. These distances will generally not exceed three standard city blocks.