Assistant Athletic Trainer

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 share responsibility with football and wrestling and be the primary athletic trainer for cross country and track and field as assigned by the head athletic trainer.
• 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 football away games, indoor and outdoor track and field conference and NCAA meets, and a portion of wrestling away contests.

Additional responsibilities​

• Follows all University, RMAC and NCAA policies and procedures.
• Enforce Training Room rules.

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
• Experience working cross country and track and field
• Experience working wrestling

Certifications and Licenses:

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

Salary

$56,485 annual salary

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:

• Flexible health and dental care options
• 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 state of the art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool an