Assistant Athletic Trainer

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Benefits

Current Benefits for the Assistant Athletic Trainer:

Colgate University is proud to offer in-depth, competitive benefits that support the health and wellbeing of our employees and their family. The majority of benefits are effective on the date of hire.

We pride ourselves on the scope and quality of the benefits offered to our employees. We invite candidates to visit our Benefits page to learn more about our generous benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

Health and Wellness:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health benefits, disability and life insurance, 403 B Retirement with employer core and matching contributions.

Paid Time Off:

Vacation time (varies based on position classification), sick time, 13.5 holidays including a Winter Recess between Christmas and New Year's and 3 floating holidays.

Paid Family Leave:

After six months of employment, employees become eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid time off up to 67% of salary to a state maximum for bonding with a newborn, adopted or foster child, caring for a family member with a serious health condition or to help after a family member has been deployed to active military duty abroad.

Continuing Education and Professional Development:

Employees and their spouse/domestic partner may take up to 2 courses per semester at Colgate, tuition free with a $20 per course registration fee.

Funding for work related courses to obtain an undergraduate or graduate degree related to your current position.

After 7 years of service in an eligible position an employee's eligible children may be awarded up to half of Colgate's tuition to attend an accredited college, university or trade school of their choice.

Along with a generous benefits package, additional perks unique to Colgate University include but are not limited to free on campus parking, free gym membership with discounts for family members, reduced Seven Oaks Golf Course memberships, University Bookstore discount, free library access, 3 free tickets for any regular season athletic home event, access to Colgate owned Bewkes Center and Glendening Boathouse, free access to all cultural events.

Department Statement

Colgate University, an NCAA Division I member of ECAC Hockey and the Patriot League Conference, invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer Position.

Accountabilities

As the Assistant Athletic Trainer, you will be responsible for the coordination of medical care operations of women's ice hockey and women's rowing.

Responsible for the overall operational functions and strategies of assigned varsity sports. This includes:

• Administering prevention, care, rehabilitation, appropriate specialist referral [A1] and emergency management (including spine boarding, oxygen use, CPR/AED) of the team's injuries.

• Daily recording and evaluation of practice, treatment and injury logs to be completed and communicated to appropriate personnel after each practice/training session

• Daily recording of all physician notes

• Daily recording and review of all student-athlete files regarding recovery progression and symptoms

• Daily communication between physicians, strength & conditioning personnel, coaching staff, academic advisor, and athletic administrators regarding student-athlete status.

• Responsible for completion and submission of all insurance claims

• Responsible for communicating effectively with insurance companies

• Responsible for inventory and facility management

Responsible for supervision of all operational functions regarding practice and home game medical coverage of all intercollegiate athletic events per department sport coverage strategy, as assigned.

Responsible for coordinating and direct communication with university physician for assigned sports

Independent and unchallengeable decision-making authority regarding all rehabilitation plans and return-to-play programs regarding all student-athlete participation in any and all sport activities.

Complete, independent and unchallengeable decision-making authority regarding all weather related activities.

Responsible for preparing and executing pre-participation screenings as assigned. To include:

• Medical History information acquisition (obtaining information from home, involved physicians, and other specialists); anthropometric measurement; musculoskeletal screening; Baseline ImPACT testing; Baseline C3 testing (contact sports); organize physician exam; final clearance documentation.

• Ensures personal compliance to standards of clinical care, operating under University Physician's professional license.

Responsible for collection of all appropriate NCAA, and University medical forms per University policies

Responsible for the effective supervision of student assistants within the Colgate Student Assistant program, including hiring, scheduling, evaluation, daily operations, training and employment status of student assistants. Independent discretion to terminate student employees.

Ensures all pertinent and reported student-athlete injuries are properly communicated to University medical staff and NCAA.

Responsible for maintaining an effective relationship with Strength and Conditioning staff to ensure student-athlete safety by fostering good communication and maintaining basic knowledge of the strength and conditioning field. Certification through National Strength and Conditioning Association and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association may enhance relationships.

Responsible for maintaining a budget. Exercises independent discretion on all purchases and budgetary decisions for assigned sport programs.

Accountable for maintaining personal compliance with all relevant governing bodies to include:

• NCAA
• specific conference
• athletic department
• university policies
• NATA

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Colgate Athletics Mission: To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence

Athletics Department Virtues:

Thoughtful: Careful, reasoned, inclusive thinking

Driven: Relentless, energetic, focused pursuit of courageous goal

Enthusiastic: Passionate, positive, fun presence

Cohesive: Close-knit, collaborative, consistent teamwork

Bold: Creative, resourceful, fearless winners

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Technical Competencies

Name Student-Athlete Care Description

Demonstrate experience and ability to provide medical care in an athletics setting, including prevention care, treatment, safety, rehabilitation, and emergency management of injuries.

General knowledge of the principles and practices of athletic training including conditioning, injury prevention, injury assessment and rehabilitation; full range of therapeutic modalities and their practical use and physiological basis; other therapeutic preventions and treatments such as taping, bracing, and massage and manual therapy; effective use of rehabilitation and exercise equipment.

Name Communication Description

Proven ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population of people and develop effective working relationships with student-athletes, physicians, coaches, other support staff, colleagues, and administrators.

Name Sport-Specific Athletic Training Knowledge Description

Demonstrated ability to understand sport-specific injury patterns and apply appropriate prevention and rehabilitation.

Name Compliance Regulations Description

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to comply with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations.

Name Medical Knowledge and Administration Description

Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA standards for handling blood borne pathogens; maintaining medical records, including HIPAA standards; and following insurance procedures.

Demonstrated knowledge and ability to follow University policies regarding specific injury types (e.g., concussions).

Name Certifications Description

Demonstrated knowledge and expertise of athletic training through current certification (including ongoing continuing education) by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).

Certification in New York State (or eligibility) is required.

A valid driver's license is required.

Behavioral Competencies

Name Personal Accountability for Results Description

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Name Effective Communication Description

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Name Problem Solving and Decision Making Description

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Name Change Management Description

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the industry, university and department and can relate this to specific role; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Name Leadership and Teamwork Description

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Name Creativity and Innovation Description

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Name Diversity and Inclusion Description

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Name Sustainability Description

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Candidates must possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal), computer skills, and knowledge and commitment to all University, League, and NCAA regulations.

• Must be NATABOC and NYS (eligible) certified.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of experience as a professional, graduate assistant, or intern is preferred.

• Experience in a college athletics setting is preferred.

• Experience working as an athletic trainer with ice hockey or rowing programs is preferred.

Education

• A master's degree is required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certifications

• Certification through National Strength and Conditioning Association and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association is preferred.

• A current valid driver's license, in accordance with the University's Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy, is required.

• Certification in manual therapy or instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization techniques is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to facilitate physical rehabilitation and treatment of student-athletes

Other Information

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate full in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.