Athletic Trainer- Men’s Basketball GS9053

Oklahoma State University • Stillwater, OK

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist with the coordination of medical coverage for home and away contest, including scheduling of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers. 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
• Certified by the National Athletic Trainers' Board of Certification and/or American Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed by the state of Oklahoma as an athletic trainer
• 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 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

• Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Evaluation of athletic injuries.
• Treatment of athletic injuries.
• Counseling and education of student athletes.
• Athletic Training Administrative duties.
• Travel will be required for off campus athletic events that are covered by the Athletic Training Department.
• Travel to meetings and conventions to maintain CEU credit for NATA AND NSCA.

What This Job Offers

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