Athletic Trainer - Oklahoma Baptist University

Christiancareercenter; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Free life insurance including AD&D

Vision, hospitalization & other ancill

Education benefits at OBU

Paid time off and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Free family membership to RAWC

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University seeks an Athletic Trainer to assist in coordinating the Sports Medicine Program for OBU Athletics. The role includes managing physicals, keeping medical records, coordinating physician visits, and serving as a liaison among coaches, students, and providers.

The position requires NATA certification, Oklahoma licensure or eligibility, and willingness to travel and work evenings or weekends. Excellent teamwork and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related area required; Master’s preferred.
• NATA certification and Oklahoma licensed or eligible.
• Ability to travel to away contests and work with irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director with completing physicals for student-athletes.
• Maintain accurate medical/injury records for all student-athletes.
• Submit injury reports/claims for insurance in a timely manner.
• Coordinate physician and physical therapy visits for student-athletes.
• Supervise student athletic trainers and be active in the Athletic Training profession.
• Abide by university, conference and NCAA rules.

Skills

Athletic training

Computer skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors in athletic training

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Injury software

MS Office

Job description

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose:

Assist in the coordination of all aspects of the Sports Medicine Program for OBU Athletics.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Director with completing physicals for all participating student-athletes (all student-athletes must have a physical to participate).
• Keep accurate and up to date medical/injury records on all OBU student-athletes.
• Submit injury reports/ claim forms for insurance in a timely manner.
• Serve as the liaison between the coach, student-athlete, team physician and (when appropriate) parents regarding the student-athletes injury, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play.
• Be available during the Athletic Training Room operating hours as well as enforce the policies and procedures for the Athletic Training Room.
• Be willing to travel as assigned by Director as well as work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Make recommendations to the Director for the Athletic Training Room operating budget by December of each year.
• Assist the Head ATC in tracking the inventory of all supplies in the Athletic Training Room.
• Coordinate physician and physical therapy visits by OBU student-athletes, including travel to and from appointments when necessary.
• Assist the Head Director with the supervision of student athletic trainers.
• Be active within the Athletic Training profession.
• Abide by rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by Oklahoma Baptist University, the Great American Conference and the NCAA.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant to the Athletics Director, or the Athletics Director.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge related to athletic training of various intercollegiate sports.
• Skills required – Sufficient computer and technological skills to operate e-mail, internet, MS Office, fax, copier, phones, organizational materials.
• Abilities required are maintaining effective working relationships with others; to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion; to exercise good judgment in analyzing situations and making decisions; communicate clearly, stand for extended periods of time, sit, climb, pull, squat, bend, kneels, reach, and lift 45 lbs. safely.
• Must be NATA certified.
• Must be Oklahoma Licensed or eligible.
• Must be willing to travel to away contests as assigned by the Head ATC.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related area required Preferred: Master’s degree.
• Master’s degree in athletic training or related area preferred.

Experience

• Experience in the athletic training field, preferably at the collegiate level.

Equipment

• Required: Basic Computer and technological skills.
• Preferred: Injury Management Software skills.
• Preferred: Advanced Computer and technological skills.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.
• Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

OBU Benefits Summary

• Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary.
• OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education.
• There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days.
• For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone.
• There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few.