Adams State University is seeking a Head Athletic Trainer. As a direct report to the Director of Athletics this is a full time 12 month at-will position. The fundamental responsibilities of the Head Athletic Trainer position includes managing all aspects of the Athletic Training room.

Specific Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Adams State athletic training program.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate athletic training staff including assistant athletic trainer, student assistants, and volunteers.
Communicate regularly with Coaches and Athletics staff regarding scheduling, injury reports, travel, coverage, travel, etc.
Establish and maintain work schedules, coordinate staff meetings, and establish priority of daily and weekly tasks.
Write and update policies and procedures for individuals, facilities, treatment, and activity areas by referring to established safety and legal guidelines, NATA Role Delineation Study, and best practices.
Use electronic medical records system to log all injuries, treatments, and pertinent information (ATS)
Responsible for purchase of and inventory of all ATR supplies and equipment
Select, apply and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practices to guide decisions (e.g., manual therapy, stretching, strengthening exercises, proprioceptive activities, agility training, cardiovascular training, sports specific training, therapeutic modalities, etc.).
Recommend, fit and apply braces, splints and assistive devices to facilitate the patient recovery.
Assess the patient's functional status, interpret the results and determine ability to return to activity.
Recognize the role of medications in the recovery process. Provide patient education necessary to facilitate recovery.

Position Summary:

Specific Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of the Adams State athletic training program.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate athletic training staff including assistant athletic trainer, student assistants, and volunteers.
Communicate regularly with Coaches and Athletics staff regarding scheduling, injury reports, travel, coverage, travel, etc.
Establish and maintain work schedules, coordinate staff meetings, and establish priority of daily and weekly tasks.
Write and update policies and procedures for individuals, facilities, treatment, and activity areas by referring to established safety and legal guidelines, NATA Role Delineation Study, and best practices.
Use electronic medical records system to log all injuries, treatments, and pertinent information (ATS)
Responsible for purchase of and inventory of all ATR supplies and equipment
Select, apply and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practices to guide decisions (e.g., manual therapy, stretching, strengthening exercises, proprioceptive activities, agility training, cardiovascular training, sports specific training, therapeutic modalities, etc.).
Recommend, fit and apply braces, splints and assistive devices to facilitate the patient recovery.
Assess the patient's functional status, interpret the results and determine ability to return to activity.
Recognize the role of medications in the recovery process. Provide patient education necessary to facilitate recovery.
Perform a comprehensive examination of the patient with an orthopedic injury or medical condition (e.g., medical history, physical examination, differential diagnosis, and referral).
Communicate the nature of examination and treatment plan to patient and other involved health care personnel, respecting the privacy of the patient.
Serve as the primary drug testing administrator or designate another certified athletic trainer in absence. All through DrugFree sport
Work collaboratively with strength and conditioning staff to design and implement conditioning programs (flexibility, strength, cardiovascular fitness) to reduce the risk of injury and illness.
Obtain and interpret environmental (e.g., ambient temperature, relative humidity, heat index, lightning) and patient data (e.g., hydration status) to make appropriate recommendations for patient safety and the continuance or suspension of activity.
Inspect facilities to ensure they are free of hazards, are sanitary, and that equipment is maintained properly.
Educate patients, coaches, administrators on signs/symptoms of concussions and athletic department concussion management plan.
Educate and train coaches and administrators on the Emergency Action Plan. Provide mental health education for prevention and care. Assist the athletic department administration in Alcohol, Smoking, and Other Drug (ATOD) education for student-athletes.
Implement appropriate emergency injury and illness management strategies following a pre-established emergency action plan (e.g., CPR, AED, splinting, use of spine board, control of bleeding, control of body temperature, use of epinephrine for anaphylaxis, etc.).
Oversee Adam’s State athletic health care administration and delivery, as defined by the NCAA Independent Medical Care Legislation Division I Constitution 3.2.4.16, Division II Constitution 3.3.4.17.
Serve as the primary point of contact to assure Adam’s State is compliant with NCAA health and safety legislation and inter-association recommendations.
Coordinating with physicians/medical personnel on care of student-athletes.

Qualifications

Ability to perform the requirements of the position, Athletic Training Experience required. Collegiate Athletic Training Experience preferred
Masters Degree and AT certification required
Member of NATA
Ability to work with a variety of personalities and excellent communication skills required.
A commitment to a strict adherence to NCAA, RMAC, university and department rules and regulations as well as a solid commitment to student achievement in academics. The successful candidate will be a person of high ethical standards and show initiative and integrity to make important independent decisions
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies in a global environment
Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.
An understanding of Adams State University’s vision and mission

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $61,860-$70,368. In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive 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.

How to Apply:

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’sWorkday application portal.

No other format of application material will be accepted.

Completed applications include the following:

Cover letter
Resume/CV
Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)
Three professional references, including phone number and email for each

For full consideration, applications should be received by 10/31/2025. Review of applications will begin immediately after this date.

The position will remain open until filled. Applications received after the priority deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

Questions about the position may be directed to Sarah Hughes at shughes@adams.edu

Adams 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, Director Ana Guevara, 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/.... 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.

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