Assistant Athletic Trainer

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Must be NATABOC certified and NYS License (eligible).
• A minimum of two years experience in a related field is required. Experience as a professional, graduate assistant, intern and/or in similar supporting roles may be considered.
• Must possess excellent communication skills (verbal and written), attention to detail, and a knowledge and commitment to all University, League(s), NCAA, and professional regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with collegiate ice hockey student-athletes.
• Experience in a college athletics setting and/or previous experience as a certified Athletic Trainer is preferred.
• Additional certifications that enhance a candidate’s practice (i.e. PES, CSCS, Graston certification, etc.)

Education

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

Department Statement

Colgate Athletics seeks to be a welcoming and diverse association of students, coaches, staff, alumni and fans in which all people are treated equitably and respectfully, and can contribute fully to our success; we share common goals, we affirm open communication and civility, we honor the sacredness of each person, we accept responsibility to act for the common good, we care for and serve one another, and we honor our history while celebrating our evolution; and, we strive to consistently perform at the upper range of our potential, to get better every day with a goal to win – to win in competition, in the classroom, in the community and in the lives of every member of the Colgate Community.

Accountabilities

This position will coordinate medical care operations for select assigned varsity sport programs while supporting the comprehensive coverage of all varsity student-athletes as a member of the Colgate Sports Medicine team.

Responsible for the overall operational functions and strategies of assigned varsity sports. This includes, and as necessitated by sport seasons:

• Administering prevention, care, rehabilitation, appropriate specialist referral and emergency management (including spine boarding, oxygen use, CPR / AED ) of the team’s injuries
• Daily recording and evaluation of practice, treatment and injury logs to be completed and communicated to appropriate personnel after each practice/training session
• Daily recording and review of all student-athlete files regarding recovery progression and symptoms
• Daily communication between physicians, strength & conditioning personnel, coaching staff, academic advisor, and athletic administrators regarding student-athlete status.
• Responsible for completion and submission of all insurance claims
• Responsible for communicating effectively with insurance companies
• Responsible for inventory and facility management

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. In-season competition travel will be expected.

Responsible for coordinating with Colgate Sports Medicine team, under the direction of the Director of Sports Medicine, to ensure comprehensive coverage of all varsity team activities as needed. This may occasionally require additional care and coverage outside assigned sport assignments

Responsible for coordinating and direct communication with university physician(s) for assigned sports.

Complete, independent and unchallengeable decision-making authority regarding:

• All student-athlete participation in any and all sport activities;
• All rehabilitation plans and return-to-play programs regarding all student-athlete participation in any and all sport activities; and
• All weather related activities.

Responsible for preparing and executing pre-participation screenings as assigned. To include: Medical History information acquisition (obtaining information from home, involved physicians, and other specialists); anthropometric measurement; musculoskeletal screening; concussion baseline testing; organize physician exam; final clearance documentation.

Ensures personal compliance to standards of clinical care, operating under University Physician’s professional license.

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 the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association may enhance relationship.

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:

• NCAA
• specific conference
• athletic department
• university policies
• NATA

Responsible for role modeling behaviors and leadership for student-athletes.

Colgate Athletics Mission: To be an inclusive community of competitive excellence.

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.

Job Open Date

07/29/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

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