Athletic Trainer

Oklahoma State University-Center for Health Sciences; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Athletic Trainer-Tennis position in Stillwater, OK, with responsibilities including injury prevention, evaluation, and treatment for student athletes. Administrative duties and coordinating medical coverage for home and away contests are part of the role.

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in health-related fields and postgraduate athletic training experience, plus licensure or licensure in process in Oklahoma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree conferred in Health/Physical Education, Sports Medicine/Kinesiology, Athletic Training, or equivalent.
• Postgraduate athletic training experience.
• Must be licensed by Oklahoma as an athletic trainer or in the process of licensure.
• NATABOC certification and/or APTA licensure prerequisites.

Responsibilities

• Prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Coordinate medical coverage for home and away contests, including scheduling trainers.
• Administrative duties related to athletic training.
• Counsel and educate student athletes.

Skills

OSHA guidelines

Communication skills

NCAA rules

NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook

Lifting >100 lbs

Endurance/standing

Heat/weather precautions

Athletic program organization

Education

Bachelor's in Health/Physical Education

Sports Medicine/Kinesiology

Athletic Training

Master's in Health/Physical Education

Job description

About this Position

Athletic Trainer-Tennis

THIS POSITION IS IN STILLWATER OK

Athletic Training Administrative duties.
Assist with the coordination of medical coverage for home and away contest, including scheduling of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers.

Athletic Trainer Responsibilities include:
Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
Evaluation of athletic injuries.
Treatment of athletic injuries.
Counseling and education of student athletes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Health/Physical Education, Sports Medicine/Kinesiology, Athletic Training or equivalent,

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Post Graduate Athletic Training Experience

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Board of
Certification and/or American Physical Therapy Association
Prior to hire: Licensed by the state of Oklahoma as an athletic trainer Mustbe NATA BOC certified andpossessor be in the process of acquiring state licensure.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Extensive knowledge in OSHA guidelines and universal precautions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and guidelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of guidelines in the NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA guidelines and universal precautions.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 100 lbs.
• Extensive amount of time standing per day.
• Must be able to deal with heat and changing weather precautions.
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations.
• Experience and knowledge of organizing strength programs, especially for injured student athletes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's

  Health/Physical Education, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy

• Experience working with Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Additional: Preferred Certification by NASM as PES, or by NSCA as CSCS.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Experience with aquatic rehabilitation
• Experience with teaching clinical and practice skills in CAHEP approved Athletic Education Program

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.

For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.