Posting Details
Position Information
Job Category | Athletic Staff Coach/Trainer |
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Position Title | Assistant Athletic Trainer |
Full Time/Part Time | Full Time |
Division | Athletics |
Department | Sports Performance |
Hiring Wage/Salary Range | $60,000-$62,000 |
Determination | 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:
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:
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:
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Description | Demonstrated ability to understand sport-specific injury patterns and apply appropriate prevention and rehabilitation. |
Name | Compliance Regulations |
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Description | Demonstrated knowledge and ability to comply with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations. |
Name | Medical Knowledge and Administration |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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. |
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number | 2024S041Posting |
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Temporary | No |
Work Schedule | Weekdays, Evenings, Overnight, Occasional Weekends |
Job Open Date | 05/20/2024 |
Job Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions Summary | |
EEO Statement | It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. |
Clery Act | CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [email protected] . |
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