Athletic Trainer – FC Tulsa GS9180

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is seeking an Athletic Trainer to support prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of student-athlete injuries. The role includes counseling and education, coordinating medical coverage for workouts, practices and events, and supervising undergraduate and masters-level trainers.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and post-graduate athletic training experience, with licensure in Oklahoma prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Exercise Science, Healthcare Administration, Health/Physical Education, Sports Medicine/Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy (degree must be conferred on or before start date)
• Post Graduate Athletic Training Experience

Responsibilities

• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Treatment & Rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Counseling and education of student athletes.
• Athletic Training Administrative duties to be determined.
• Assist with coordination of medical coverage for workouts, practices & home and away games including scheduling of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers.
• Supervision, education and recruitment of Undergraduate and Masters Level athletic trainers.

Skills

Analytical communication

Interpersonal skills

Weather/heat precautions

Team leadership

Organizing strength programs

Computers (Word/Excel/Databases)

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Science/Health fields

Tools

OSHA guidelines

Job description

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jeffery Kellerman, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Work schedule will vary according to practice and event schedules. These can change depending on availability of facilities and weather changes. Athletic events will take place on weekends and holidays.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

About This Position

• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Treatment & Rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Counseling and education of student athletes.
• Athletic Training Administrative duties to be determined.
• Assist with the coordination of medical coverage for workouts, practices & home and away games including scheduling of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers.
• Supervision, education and recruitment of Undergraduate and Masters Level athletic trainers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Exercise Science, Healthcare Administration, Health/Physical Education, Sports Medicine/Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy (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 a Certified Athletic Trainer

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to interact with diverse department, University and community constituencies
• Ability to direct and perform confidential detailed work with accuracy under deadline pressure
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA guidelines and universal precautions.
• Extensive amount of time standing per day and a willingness to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to deal with heat and changing weather precautions and ability to direct personnel in case of severe weather
• Ability to manage and direct multiple personnel and tasks at one time
• Experience and knowledge of organising strength programs, especially for injured student athletes
• Working knowledge of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database function
• National and international travel is required.
• Work schedule will vary according to practice and event schedules. These can change depending on availability of facilities and weather changes. Athletic events will take place after business hours, on weekends, and on holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Exercise Science, Healthcare Administration, Health/Physical Education, Sports Medicine/Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy
• AT/PT (Athletic trainer and Physical therapist) preferred
• At least 2 years of Athletic Training Experience. Experience working with Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

• Additional: Preferred Certification by NASM as PES/or CES., PT

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Experience with Manual Therapy Techniques