Athletic Trainer Assistant — Travel with Teams

East Central University; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive care for student-athletes and teams. The role demands daily presence at practices, home games, and travel for away competitions to ensure readiness and timely care.

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries, while maintaining records and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communication and flexible hours are essential for this dynamic program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training, sports medicine, or related field.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the state of Oklahoma.
• BLS certified (current).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on game and travel schedules.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and assist with physically demanding situations, including lifting injured athletes.
• Regular travel is required, including overnight stays and variable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct athletic training services for student-athletes and sports teams, including evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries.
• Implement injury prevention programs and maintain up-to-date records of all injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation plans.
• Travel with sports teams to all away games and ensure readiness to provide emergency medical support during travel and competition.
• Attend and actively participate in all home games, daily practices, and scheduled team athletic training operations.
• Coordinate and communicate closely with the ECU team Physician, team coaches, and healthcare staff to create customized care plans and ensure compliance with treatment protocols.
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state healthcare regulations, HIPAA requirements, and FQHC standards.
• Provide education and training to athletes, coaches, and staff regarding injury prevention, healthy practices, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as inventory control of supplies and documentation of services rendered.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in athletic training

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer

Licensed or eligible in Oklahoma

BLS certified

Job description

Central Oklahoma Family Medical Center is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive care for student-athletes and teams. The role demands daily presence at practices, home games, and travel for away competitions to ensure readiness and timely care.

Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries, while maintaining records and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communication and flexible hours are essential for this dynamic program.