Assistant Athletic Trainer
Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world-class education to thousands of students. Founded in 1914 and located in Lakewood, Colorado, CCU is a fully accredited, nonprofit university with a mission of Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.
About the role
The Assistant Athletic Trainer works in collaboration with the Athletic Training Staff to provide care for student athletes competing in the University’s athletic program. Under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, this role is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation of injuries within their respective teams. The position is fully on-site in Lakewood, Colorado, and requires residence and legal work authorization in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to CCU's mission by facilitating a safe environment for student-athletes to use their God-given talents.
- Evaluate, treat, and assist in the prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
- Provide counseling and education to student-athletes on sports injuries.
- Perform athletic training administrative duties, including record keeping and documentation.
- Provide rehab therapy to athletes.
- Work with doctors and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student-athletes.
- Travel with teams to road events as assigned.
- Provide training coverage at each home event for assigned teams.
- Assist with the review and updating of University training policies and protocols.
- Collaborate with campus health care professionals, team physicians, and CCU counseling departments to provide medical oversight to student-athletes.
- Disciple and mentor student-athletes in their Christian faith through the platform of athletic training.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Master’s degree with Athletic Trainer Certification.
- Professional experience in collegiate athletics required.
- Certification by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and State Athletic Training Licensure.
- Familiarity with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) governing rules.
- Ability to minister to others with the gospel through athletic training.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with athletic trainers, strength and conditioning personnel, and coaches.
- Ability to interact professionally with student-athletes.
- Experience in a private Christian institution is desirable.
Work Environment
- Requires walking, standing, sitting, reaching, balancing, stooping, speaking clearly, and appropriate vision and hearing capabilities.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Irregular work hours, including nights and weekends.
- Local and regional travel expected; national travel may occur.
- Participation in campus activities and events, which may occur during evenings and weekends.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages for full-time employees.
- Health care benefits.
- Matching 403(b) retirement plan.
Pay
Salary range: $50,000 - $58,000, based on experience. CCU reserves the right to adjust pay based on internal and external equity considerations, budgetary constraints, and candidate qualifications.
Spiritual Requirements
- Committed follower of Jesus Christ, believing in salvation through faith in His atonement.
- Able to effectively communicate personal faith and apply biblical principles in the workplace.
- Strong sense of calling to the ministry of Colorado Christian University.
- Regularly attend and engage in a Bible-believing evangelical local church.
- Knowledgeable about the Word of God and passionate about Christian education.
- Lifestyle consistent with sound Christian principles and CCU’s Statement of Faith.