Head Athletic Trainer

Comunidadlift; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cameron University in Lawton, OK seeks a Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant AD for a 12-month, full-time role. You will develop and implement a high-quality collegiate athletic training program aligned with NCAA and conference rules, supporting the well-being of student-athletes.

The position requires a Master's degree, BOC certification, CPR/First Aid, strong leadership, and the ability to manage budgets, schedules, and staff within the Aggie Gym.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• BOC Certification is required.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Care and prevention of sports related injuries.
• Evaluation of all sports related injuries.
• Rehabilitation of student athlete’s injuries as needed.
• Build relationships with medical experts in local community.
• Handle all athletic insurance claims of the student athletes.
• Develops a budget within the allocated institutional resources and manages expenditures of funds within the developed budget.
• Supervises professional and student assistants.
• Develops schedules for athletic training coverage during practices and competition.
• Develops daily training room hours of operation.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training rooms and equipment within the Aggie Gym.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Master's Degree

BOC Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant AD position at Cameron University is a full-time, 12-month assignment. All members of the Athletic Staff are expected to be team players supporting each other while promoting the mission of the University, supporting the philosophy of the Athletic Department, and assuring the well‑being of all student athletes. The Head Athletic Trainer/Assistant AD will be responsible for the development and implementation of a high‑quality collegiate athletic training program, which is in conformity with NCAA, conference and university rules, regulations and policies.

Job Duties as Head Athletic Trainer include, but are not limited to:

• Care and prevention of sports related injuries.
• Evaluation of all sports related injuries.
• Rehabilitation of student athlete’s injuries as needed.
• Build relationships with medical experts in local community.
• Handle all athletic insurance claims of the student athletes.
• Develops a budget within the allocated institutional resources and manages expenditures of funds within the developed budget.
• Supervises professional and student assistants.
• Develops schedules for athletic training coverage during practices and competition.
• Develops daily training room hours of operation.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training rooms and equipment within the Aggie Gym.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree required
• BOC Certified
• Certified in CPR and First Aid.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Athletic Training experience at the college level
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and management ability
• Strong work ethic with a team player’s positive attitude