Athletic Trainer-Tennis GS9323

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

83d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in Stillwater OK. The Athletic Trainer will perform administrative duties and assist with the coordination of medical coverage for home and away contests, including scheduling of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers. Responsibilities include prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries, as well as counseling and education of student athletes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health/Physical Education, Sports Medicine/Kinesiology, Athletic Training or equivalent.
• Post Graduate Athletic Training Experience.
• 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.
• Must be NATA BOC certified and possess or be in the process of acquiring state licensure.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Health/Physical Education, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy.
• Experience working with Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist.
• Preferred Certification by NASM as PES, or by NSCA as CSCS.
• Experience with aquatic rehabilitation.
• Experience with teaching clinical and practice skills in CAHEP approved Athletic Education Program.

Responsibilities

• Athletic Training Administrative duties.
• Assist with the coordination of medical coverage for home and away contest, including scheduling of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers.
• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Treatment of athletic injuries.
• Counseling and education of student athletes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level