Certified Athletic Trainer - Aspen High School

Description

The Steadman Clinic is looking for an athletic trainer that enjoys living in a beautiful mountain town and is passionate to work with high school athletes in a variety of sports. Aspen, Colorado is one of the premier ski and snowboard destinations in the world, and it’s public school offers a variety of sports to the local community which notably includes hockey, alpine and Nordic skiing, golf, swim and dive, lacrosse and football. The high school is located at the base of Aspen Highlands ski mountain and was ranked in the top 3% of public high schools in the United States for its students’ academic performance. The athletic trainer will be responsible for the sports medicine program and coverage of all high school athletic department activities at Aspen High School (AHS). The athletic trainer will provide Athletic Training Services to student athletes under the direction of the Medical Director and in accordance with state athletic training practice act. The athletic trainer will play a vital role in the communication and the relationship between The Steadman Clinic, Aspen School District, Aspen High School and the community.

Additional job responsibilities will include athletic training coverage as needed and assigned by the director of athletic training for the outreach program, teaching and lecturing for sports medicine/health/anatomy & physiology/strength & conditioning in the school and community, and development and implementing a student athletic training program.

The position includes day, evening and weekend coverage for high school athletics and community outreach coverage year-round. Position includes coverage of all high school home practices during the weekdays (non-holiday), all home games, football home and away games, hockey home games and post-season (playoff) travel as needed. Position includes additional sports medicine/first aid/marketing event coverage as assigned by director of athletic training.

The Certified Athletic Trainer, Aspen High School, 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: Aspen - with travel for game and practice coverage.

Classification: Full time, Year Round, Exempt

Schedule: Work hours will vary week to week and flexibility with schedule is required. Work hours may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Tentative start date: Summer 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):

High School Athletic Coverage:

• Provide daily athletic training services to student-athletes participating in CHSAA athletics.
• Provide emergency care and first aid.
• Concussion management program including education, prevention program, evaluation, documentation, referrals, management, protocol updates, return to play progression and communication.
• Documentation of all injuries, treatments, return to play progressions, referrals, rehabilitation, health records and communication.
• Research data collection.
• Injury prevention, management and treatment.
• Demonstrate and document value of athletic training position through revenue tracking and reimbursement.
• Communication with athletes, parents, medical director, healthcare professionals and school staff and administers (HIPAA and FERPA compliant).
• Supply and budget management.
• Organizing and assisting with pre-participation physicals.
• Comply with policies and procedures.
• Develop rehabilitation, return to play and strength and conditioning programs.
• Manage and document injury/illness referrals.

Athletic Training Outreach Coverage:

• Provide athletic training coverage for outreach program as needed and scheduled by Director of Athletic Training. May include evenings, weekend, and holiday coverage.
• Utilize injury tracking software 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.
• Provide first aid and emergency care.
• Provide athletic training services.
• Manage participant/athlete referrals.
• Community Outreach and Marketing.
• Teaching/lecturing at high schools as assigned.
• Community based lectures on a variety of sports medicine topics.
• Develop, implement, manage and mentor student athletic training program.
• Positively represent The Steadman Clinic at events.

Administrative duties:

• Organizing and assisting with pre-participation physicals.
• Document all patient encounters.
• Maintaining and organizing documentation related to past medical history, pre-participation physicals, emergency contacts, and injury tracking software.
• Injury reporting/data collection both internally and externally using appropriate communication chain, and in compliance with national and international regulations.
• Create and maintain emergency action plans at all events and venues.
• Organize and lead interdisciplinary team meetings concentrating on individualized health, safety, and progression of athletes.
• Create safe and inclusive environments for athletes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field, highly preferred.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing.
• Current Colorado state licensed athletic trainer, valid with DORA, or the ability to obtain license prior to start date.
• CPR/BLS for healthcare provider.
• SafeSport Certification (Core Training and Health Professional).
• Experience in lecturing/teaching.
• Experience with concussion management and maintaining compliance to related regulations.
• FMS Level-1 and NASM-PES or NSCA-CSCS, highly preferred.
• Mental Health First Aid.
• Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic, Steadman-Philippon Research Institute, and hospital personnel involved in delivering patient care.
• Previous experience working with elite athletes preferred.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Company 401k Contribution.
• Paid Time Off.
• Sick Time.
• FAMLI Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance; AD&D; Hospital Indemnity.
• Referral Program Incentive.
• Parking Available.
• Discretionary Bonus Program and Ski Pass Benefit.
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.