Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics

Cameron University•Lawton, OK

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Trainer at Cameron University, an NCAA Division II institution in the Lone Star Conference, is a highly responsible and demanding full-time, 12-month position. The University has a winning tradition in athletics and is strongly supported by the local community. 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 Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for assisting the Asst. AD for Health & Human Performance in 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. Cameron University is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, dedicated to excellence and providing a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
Certification through the National Athletic Trainer’s Association or equivalent.
Certified in CPR and First Aid.
Possess or able to obtain an Athletic Trainer Licensure from Oklahoma Medical Board.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational and management ability.
Strong work ethic with a team player’s positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Athletic Training experience at the college level.
Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

Support and perform duties as assigned by the Asst. AD for HHP.
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.
Assist in the processing of all athletic insurance claims of the student athletes.
Assist in the recruitment of student athletic trainers.
Assist in the development of a budget within the allocated institutional resources and manages expenditures of funds within the developed budget.
Assist in performing fundraising for the program and the Athletic Department.
Supervises professional and student assistants.
Assist in the development of schedules for athletic training coverage during practices and competition.
Assist in the development of daily training room hours of operation.
Active involvement in community service activities.
Assure the academic success of the student trainers.
Responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training rooms and equipment within the Aggie Gymnasium and the Athletics Center.
Other duties as assigned.