Copper Mountain College – part-time ATC

Under the direction of the Dean of Instruction, administer preventive treatment and rehabilitation to physical education students and athletes engaged in various intercollegiate sports; assure compliance with health and safety standards; oversee the issuance, maintenance and replacement of athletic injury protective gear and equipment for the college athletic program.
Work with men’s and women’s intercollegiate basketball teams.
This is a 20 hour per week, 10 month per year position (August – May).
Position will be hired subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

*Copies of certifications, unofficial transcripts, resume and cover letter are required with the application packet.

**1st Consideration of applicants will be August 28, 2017.

• • Provide emergency service for student injuries sustained during physical education classes, team practices and athletic events; evaluate seriousness of injuries; administer first aid; provide protective taping, bracing and padding for athletes; refer students to a physician as needed
  • Coordinate rehabilitation programs for injured students; provide physical therapy treatment for injuries as prescribed by team physicians; coordinate and administer athletic training programs
  • Assure compliance with safety standards by properly fitting athletic equipment knee and ankle braces and other related protective gear
  • Educate and counsel athletes about their conditions including the nature of injuries and the procedures to be followed for recovery
  • Travel with athletic teams as assigned; attend home athletic events; provide protective equipment and perform emergency repairs at athletic events as needed
  • Assist in the selection of athletic equipment, supplies and uniforms; confer with coaches to designate specifications and formulate bid process; research suppliers and make recommendations
  • Maintain, order and inventory athletic uniforms, supplies and equipment; monitor the distribution of supplies; prepare related records
  • Inspect practice areas and athletic equipment; consult with coaches regarding injury prevention
  • Clean and maintain training room and related equipment and supplies; maintain work area in a safe, clean and orderly condition; perform minor maintenance to training equipment; provide for and schedule servicing of equipment as needed
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports including injury and accident reports, rehabilitation logs and insurance claims; maintain and update student files
  • Operate a variety of athletic and medical equipmen
  • Provide work direction and guidance to student assistants as assigned
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

• • Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time
  • Ability to see for purposes of reading printed matter
  • Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
  • Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation
  • Ability to bend and twist
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Ability to carry 50 lbs
  • Ability to operate equipment used in the maintenance and repair of athletic equipment
  • Ability to reach in all directions

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
1st Consideration: August 28, 2017
Closing Date: September 10, 2017 – 11:59pm PST
1st Interviews: week of September 11, 2017
2nd Interviews: week of September 18, 2017