Athletic Trainer for Club Sports (Part-Time)

Casual Wage

Athletic Trainer for Club Sports (Part-Time)

Part Time

Athletics

Recreation Sports

$50.00/hr

Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume.
Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University ‘Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore.
This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Campus Recreation supports the development of the whole person and their sense of belonging through active programs, services, and facilities that promote wellbeing.
The Colgate University Club Sport Program is designed to enhance the student experience while participating in a sport of choice. It is not intended to be a path leading clubs to varsity status under the Colgate Intercollegiate Athletics program.

This position provides on-site medical care for the upcoming Rugby Preseason (with potential regular-season coverage based on need), coordinates medical care operations for designated club sports, and oversees medical administrative responsibilities for the Recreation Department.Operating under the direction and license of a licensed physician, the Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the following:Clinical Care & Medical Authority

• Responsible for the prevention, management, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, ensuring strict compliance with standards of clinical care.
• Holds complete, independent, and unchallengeable decision-making authority regarding all student-athlete participation in any and all sport activities, including practices and competitions.
• Serves as the primary medical contact for Men’s and Women’s Club Rugby; coordinates direct communication with university physicians for these programs and refers injured athletes to appropriate medical services (Student Health Services, specialists, etc.).

• Coordinates, administers, and reviews all post-concussion tests and return-to-play protocols with individual students to ensure a safe reentry into their sport.
• Submits comprehensive injury reports in a timely manner and determines appropriate follow-up care or directives for injured students.
• Ensures all pertinent and reported student injuries are properly communicated to University medical staff, Student Health Services (SHS), and the Department of Recreation.
• Serves as a central liaison between coaches, student-athletes, administrators, physicians, and parents; maintains regular communication with the University Physician and administrative sport supervisor regarding injuries, updates, and return-to-play procedures.
• Provides department-wide guidance on policies and procedures for high-risk sports administration.
• Partners directly with club sport coaches, student leaders, and safety officers to ensure completion of all necessary paperwork, training, and tests.
• Manages and maintains the inventory for all medical kits.

Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer

Bachelor’s Required
Masters Preferred

Colgate University is committed to the principle of institutional control in administering its athletics program in a manner consistent with the NCAA, ECAC, and Patriot League rules. Each individual involved in the athletics division is obligated to maintain competency and knowledge of the rules, to act within his or her realm of responsibility in full compliance with the governing legislation, and to report any violation of NCAA, ECAC or Patriot League rules of which he or she is aware. Should a situation warrant further investigation, you have an affirmative obligation to cooperate fully in the infractions process, including the investigation and adjudication of a case. The failure to do so can be grounds for your termination with cause.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

2026CW029Posting

Yes

15 hours per week during the academic year (9 months) + additional event coverage/supervision. Note: Casual appointments are limited to a maximum of 999 hours per year across all University positions.

07/20/2026

Yes

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.

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.