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Job Description Department : Athletic Training Pay Rate Type : Salary Employee Type : Job Summary : Colby is a member of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) and has 28 intercollegiate sports that compete at the Division III level, and four programs (men’s and women’s Alpine and Nordic Skiing) that compete at the Division I level.
The department also hosts a variety of club and intramural sports. Over one-third of Colby’s 2,300 students participate in intercollegiate sports, and in total, nearly three-quarters are involved in fitness and recreation activities in the department.
The College has a new, state-of-the-art athletics complex which is among the best Division III facilities in the country.
The 350,000 square-foot athletics center includes an indoor track and field competition center, aquatic center with Maine’s first 50-meter pool, squash center, gymnasium, hockey arena, strength & fitness center, training rooms, and coaching suites.
Additionally, the College has opened a 70-acre-plus outdoor competition center that consists of three gleaming new competition and recreational fields that are also among the finest outdoor venues in Division III.
This is a 10-month, full-time appointment with benefits. The staff athletic trainer provides first aid, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and referral to injured student athletes;
assists in the educational experience of athletic trainer student interns; and travels with athletic teams. This individual is also considered a member of the Peak Performance team, a high-performance model focused on collaborating across health and performance disciplines to optimize student-athlete success.
Additional responsibilities include assisting the director of sports medicine in all duties involved in running a competitive Division III sports medicine program.
Colby College is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment where every member of the community feels a sense of respect and belonging.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide and deliver optimum patient centered care
Effectively collaborate and communicate with all student athletes, staff, and faculty both within the athletic department and the entire Colby community
Ensure appropriate student athlete documentation of all musculoskeletal injuries, cardiac, concussion, mental health, and general medical history
Provide medical services in the athletic training room during assigned operational hours
Attend all staff, Peak Performance, departmental, and College all staff meetings; be focused, respectful, and collaborative during all related staff and departmental meetings
Provide primary medical services of assigned teams as assigned by supervisor
Evaluate and treat intercollegiate varsity and rugby sport student athletes as assigned by supervisor
Provide on-site medical services of all in-season practices, home contests, and select away contests as assigned by supervisor
Coordinate and implement injury prevention programs; minimize risk of injury through awareness, education, and prevention strategies
Ensure safety and well-being of student athletes
Stay informed of current trends within the profession
Comply with NCAA guidelines
For first year / transfer student athletes regarding home provider exams, Sickle Cell, and other required medical documentation
Yearly pre-participation exams (PPE’s) for all student athletes
NESCAC guidelines around acclimatization
Assist the director of sports medicine and Assistant Head AT with confirming appropriate documentation of all student athlete Electronic Medical Records
Maintain current electronic medical records for student athletes; thorough injury tracking and documentation
Maintain all required credentials, e.g. certification with the BOC, State of Maine licensure, and advanced CPR for the professional rescuer
Seek out continued professional development opportunities to further sport medicine and professional knowledge
Work with all members of the Peak Performance team (i.e. strength and conditioning coach, mental performance coach, nutritionists, sport scientist, and director) to optimize student athlete care and development
Assist in the daily operations of the Athletic Training Room
Maintain a clean and safe treatment environment
Understand and implement all practice and daily operations in accordance with NESCAC and NCAA rules, compliance, and laws
Serve as an effective role model for college-age students
Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice
Serve on various Department of Athletics and campus community committees / initiatives as deemed by supervisor
Work on special projects as assigned by PEAK performance director and / or the director of sports medicine
Additional administrative duties as assigned by supervisor based on the needs of the department
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree strongly preferred, (must enroll in Master’s program to be employed if not already completed.
Colby College offers financial support to complete masters)
Three to five years of previous experience preferred
Ability to travel with teams as assigned AT is required
Eligible for State of Maine licensure
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play decisions of athletes
BOC certification and First Aid / CPR / AED certification for a professional rescuer is required
Organizational and time management skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
Attention to detail and accuracy is critical
Professional conduct and appropriate handling of confidential information is required
Ability to be a reliable, responsible, and dependable employee, to fulfill obligations necessary of the position
First Aid / CPR / AED Instructor preferred
NATA membership preferred
Valid driver’s license required and must meet the College’s Fleet Safety Policy requirements
Key Relationships
Reports directly to the director of sports medicine (team physician and PEAK performance director).
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
General health, medical services, and athletic facility environment. Duties require interaction with students, faculty and staff, and outside constituencies.
Equipment needed to perform duties includes computer, phone, copier, and printer and fax machine. Position involves frequent movement with second floor access.
Walking, standing, bending, twisting, lifting, climbing stairs, hearing, seeing, public speaking, and sitting are required.
Computer usage involving repetitive hand / wrist motion is also necessary. Bus, van and / or airplane travel ability required.
Last updated : 2024-05-22
Full Time
$74k-89k (estimate)
05/23/2024
05/24/2024
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