Certified Athletic Trainer - SSCV

Description

The Certified Athletic Trainer, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail (SSCV) will be responsible for the sports medicine program at Ski and Snowboard Club Vail. The athletic trainer will provide Athletic Training Services to athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician, and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. The athletic trainer will play a vital role in the communication and relationship between The Steadman Clinic, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail and the community.  This individual will work with high-impact, high-velocity strength/power and endurance sports for athletes ranging in ages from 6-30 yrs. old. This individual will be a vital team member of the SSCV Human Performance Staff.  Additional job responsibilities will include; athletic training coverage as needed and assigned by the director of athletic training for the outreach program, sports medicine lecturing and education to athletes and the ski community, and development and implementing policies/procedures/protocols. 

This role includes early morning, evening and weekend coverage for Ski and Snowboard Club Vail and community outreach coverage year-round, including 24/7 call for traveling athletes.  Position includes coverage of on-hill practices, dry land practices, scheduled treatment and injury evaluation, and travel as needed.  Position includes additional sports medicine/first aid/marketing event coverage as assigned by director of athletic training.

The Certified Athletic Trainer, Ski and Snowboard Club Vail is a mid to high-range role with the expectation of operating with advanced level skills and knowledge, independent execution, execution of complex tasks, with high impact on athlete/patient care. 

Location: Vail - with travel to training and race locations. 

Classification: Full time, Year Round, Exempt

Tentative start date: Spring 2024 - Applications for this position will be accepted until 30 days from the posting date. If the position is not filled during this time, the application window will be extended. Candidates who are selected to move through the interviewing process will be contacted directly.

Job Details (this is a summary of responsibilities, not meant to be all inclusive):

On-Hill Practice/Event and Dry-Land Coverage:

• Provide daily athletic training services at on-hill practices/events, events/practices (mountain biking) and dry-land practices as needed.
• Provide emergency care and first aid on-hill and other venues.
• Documentation of all injuries, treatments, return to play progressions, referrals, rehabilitation, health records and communication.
• Research data collection and project implementation.
• Injury prevention, management, rehabilitation and treatment.
• Return to snow progression and implementation
• Communicate and manage emergency action plan with parents, ski patrol, medical director, and SSCV staff and administers (HIPPA compliant) in emergency medical situations.
• Manage return to play progression for injuries and concussions.
• Comply with policies and procedures.
• Manage and document injury/illness referrals.
• Organizing and maintaining travel medical kits and trauma kits.

Injury, Treatment and Rehabilitation Clinic:

• Provide injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation to athletes during a scheduled clinic at SSCV facilities or during travel.  
• Utilize electronic medical records for proper and timely documentation of all injuries and treatments.
• Provide patient-centered care to athletes/participants according to all policies and procedures written in the athletic training handbook and organizers policies and procedures.
• Effective and timely communication with other staff athletic trainers, physical therapist, patient’s families, school and organizations regarding injuries and treatments
• Create and implement comprehensive and individualized return to play programs using a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Provide first aid and emergency care and athletic training services.
• Manage participant/athlete referrals.
• Concussion management program including, education, prevention program, evaluation, documentation, referrals, management, protocol updates, return to play progression and communication.
• Documentation and communication of all injuries, treatments, return to play progressions, referrals, rehabilitation, health records and communication.
• Demonstrate and documenting value of athletic training position thru revenue tracking and reimbursement.
• Supply and budget management. 
• Injury screening and prevention program using a multidisciplinary te