Athletic Trainer- Men’s Basketball GS9053

About the role

Athletic Trainer Responsibilities Include: Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses. Evaluation of athletic injuries. Treatment of athletic injuries. Counseling and education of student athletes. Athletic Training Administrative duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Health/Physical Education, Sports Medicine/Kinesiology, Athletic Training (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

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

Benefits

Travel is required in performance of this position: Travel will be required for off campus athletic events that are covered by the Athletic Training Department. This individual will also travel to meetings and conventions to maintain CEU credit for NATA AND NSCA.

Pay

Commensurate with education and experience

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Athletic events will take place on weekends and holidays.