Athletic Trainer

About this Position

Athletic Trainer-Tennis

THIS POSITION IS IN STILLWATER OK

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.

Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities include:

Prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses.
Evaluation of athletic injuries.
Treatment of athletic injuries.
Counseling and education of student athletes.

• Bachelor's

  Health/Physical Education, Sports Medicine/Kinesiology, Athletic Training or equivalent,

  (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 Mustbe NATA BOC certified and possessor be in the process of acquiring state licensure.

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.

• Master's

  Health/Physical Education, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy

• Experience working with Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapist

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

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

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Experience with aquatic rehabilitation
• Experience with teaching clinical and practice skills in CAHEP approved Athletic Education Program

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions.

For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.