Assistant Director of Sports Medicine / Athletic Trainer

Assistant Director of Sports Medicine / Athletic Trainer Lead Our Sports Medicine Program: Shape Student-Athlete Success! Adams State University invites an innovative professional to lead and modernize our premier sports medicine program while delivering exceptional clinical athletic training care. What You Will Do - Lead Sports Medicine Operations: Partner directly with the Director of Sports Medicine to manage scheduling, inventory, and strategic sports medicine administrative workflows. - Provide Clinical Athletic Training & Event Coverage: Conduct comprehensive orthopedic evaluations, fit protective braces and splints, oversee team game coverage, assess return-to-play status, and manage acute injury treatments within our sports medicine clinics. - Elevate Emergency & Environmental Safety: Implement emergency action plans (CPR, AED, splinting), analyze environmental safety factors (heat index, lightning), and deliver safety education to coaches and administrators. - Supervise & Mentor: Guide graduate assistants, student interns, and part-time staff to advance high-quality sports medicine practices. - Manage Compliance & Education: Administer the DrugFree Sport program, oversee EMR software systems, and conduct essential sports medicine safety trainings. What You Bring - Education & Experience: Master's degree in Athletic Training, current BOC certification, Colorado licensure eligibility, and 2+ years of professional experience in sports medicine. - Core Competencies: Proven expertise in EMR software systems, emergency injury management, conflict resolution, and delivering equitable sports medicine care to a diverse student-athlete population. - Preferred Assets: Experience with supervisory duties, CPR instructor certification, and advanced manual therapy techniques applied in sports medicine. Why You'll Love Working Here - Campus & Location: Nestled in Colorado's scenic San Luis Valley in Alamosa, Adams State is an inclusive Hispanic-Serving Institution offering a supportive, dynamic campus community surrounded by world-class Rocky Mountain outdoor recreation. - Compensation & Perks: Competitive salary range of $63,200--$75,800 annually. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information, please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}. Ready to Join Us? At Adams State University, we weave institutional commitments to all people, places, and perspectives into everything we do (www.adams.edu). If you are ready to make a dynamic impact on our sports medicine team and community, we encourage you to apply! CLICK HER{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}E to apply Completed applications include: • Cover letter • Resume Application Priority Date: 11/15/2026 Questions? Please contact Billy Lindquist at [email protected]