Assistant Director of Sports Medicine / Athletic Trainer

Adams State University; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Adams State University in Alamosa, Colorado, seeks an innovative Assistant Director of Sports Medicine / Athletic Trainer to lead and modernize our premier program. You will deliver orthopedic evaluations, fit protective devices, oversee game coverage, and drive safety training while mentoring graduate assistants and staff.

The role emphasizes equitable care for a diverse student‑athlete population, EMR management, and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training completed and BO C certification.
• Candidate must be eligible for Colorado licensure and have 2+ years in sports medicine.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and clinical athletic training procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead sports medicine operations and manage scheduling and workflows.
• Provide clinical athletic training and event coverage at games and practices.
• Oversee emergency response, return-to-play decisions, and patient safety.
• Supervise graduate students, interns, and part‑time staff.
• Administer safety trainings and EMR-related compliance.

Skills

Emergency injury management

Conflict resolution

Equitable sports medicine care

Supervisory duties

CPR instruction (preferred)

Education

Master’s degree in Athletic Training

BOC certification

Colorado licensure eligibility

Tools

EMR software systems

Job description

Position Summary:Assistant Director of Sports Medicine / Athletic TrainerLead 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 DoLead 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 BringEducation & 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 HereCampus & 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.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 HERE to applyCompleted applications include:• Cover letter• ResumeApplication Priority Date: 11/15/2026Questions? Please contact Billy Lindquist at [e-mail] Job DescriptionAdams State University is committed to building and expanding the talent of its professional staff and actively seeks qualified applicants who bring unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and attributes that can augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff and can contribute to serving and preparing our students to engage and thrive in their learning, leadership, and service.We strive to create a more representative workforce that mirrors the people who study, work, and lead our institution and welcome applications from candidates from all walks of life, especially members of communities who fall within state and federally protected classes such as: women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities.We value qualified candidates, with varied language skills, who have a record of successful experience with varied communities and student populations, and who have a deep understanding of and commitment to the unique geographical and historical characteristics of the place we are situated in and the intersecting perspectives that define our university being a low-income, first-generation, and Hispanic-serving, rural anchor university. Therefore, we seek individuals committed to intentionally supporting students and colleagues who possess these characteristics through their teaching, service, and scholarship.The successful candidate will join a campus that is dedicated to inclusive excellence and acknowledges Adams State’s purpose to foster the educational goals of its students and the well-being of the surrounding community.Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/Disclosures:In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/. These procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.