Athletic Trainer | Lamar Community College

Lamar, Colorado, Who We Are: At Lamar Community College, you'll find the rare opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying the benefits of rural Colorado living. Trade traffic for open roads, crowded neighborhoods for friendly faces, and long commutes for more time doing what you love. Our campus is at the center of a vibrant and supportive community where employees have the chance to make a visible impact, build genuine relationships, and help shape the future of students and the region. From community festivals and local sporting events to outdoor adventures, stunning prairie sunsets, and some of the best stargazing in Colorado, Lamar offers a lifestyle that is both rewarding and refreshing. If you're looking for a career where your work matters, your voice is valued, and your community knows your name, Lamar Community College may be exactly the place you've been searching for.   Job Summary: Lamar Community College (LCC) is looking for a skilled, motivated Athletic Trainer who is passionate about student-athlete health, safety, and performance. As the primary athletic healthcare professional, you'll play a vital role in helping our athletes prevent injuries, recover safely, and return to the sports they love. In this hands-on, independent role, you'll oversee athletic injury prevention, evaluation, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation, documentation, and referrals while coordinating care with healthcare providers. You'll also educate student-athletes on injury prevention and recovery and maintain strong communication with coaches, athletes, and parents or guardians. At LCC, you'll be part of a supportive, student-centered community that values quality education, service excellence, mutual respect, and integrity. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of student-athletes, we encourage you to apply!   Duties & Responsibilities: Develops preventative, therapeutic, rehabilitative and emergency medical care programs for student athletes; including concussion management, environmental safety, and medical clearance procedures Travels with teams to provide routine medical care of injured student athletes and remains available to provide athletic training coverage during scheduled practices, competitions, and other designated athletic events. Maintains current knowledge of professional standards, applicable laws and regulations, best practices, and institutional policies to ensure safe, effective, and compliant athletic healthcare services. Evaluates injuries and administers emergency first aid and CPR/AED to student athletes during practice, training sessions, and intercollegiate contests. Refers student athletes to physician specialists, hospital emergency room, or allied health care specialists, as appropriate. Advises and counsels athletes and coaching staff on matters related to injury prevention and care, conditioning, rehabilitation, training, diet, rest, alcohol/substance abuse, and related matters. Measures and applies protective and therapeutic bandaging, wrapping, strapping, padding, braces, guards, and other protective devices to prevent injury to student athletes. Schedules and assists team physicians in the administration of pre-participation physical examinations to prospective student athletes. Establishes, administers, organizes, and maintains physical examination, health insurance, injury, and treatment records and reports. Communicates with any college insurance providers, claims administrator, or third-party administrator regarding athletic injury claims. Tracks data regarding insurance claims and student injuries; prepares reports when necessary Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with health care professionals providing care to student athletes. Collaborates and communicates with LCC Athletic Director, administrators, coaches and game management personnel on athletic schedules and sport event coverage, including changes in schedules, championship competition and playoffs. Acts as a liaison between administrators, coaching staff, athletes, and parents. Advises coaching staff on the severity of injuries incurred by student athletes and on their ability to resume training and re-enter intercollegiate practice and competition. Maintains athletic training room facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition, including transport vehicles. Maintains inventory records of athletic training equipment and supplies. Oversees Athletic Training Budget and purchases; prepares requisitions for athletic training equipment and supplies. Provides work direction to student employees. Performs related duties as assigned.   Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field • BOC Certification Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree in physical education, health, or a related field is desirable. • Valid American Red Cross or American Heart Association First Aid certificate or equivalent • Valid Class “C” Colorado Driver’s license. Travel to locations with teams