Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Job no: 492812

Work type: Regular Full-Time Staff

Location: Main Campus, Oklahoma City

Categories: Athletics

VP Area: Athletics

Department: Athletics

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Salary range: 50, annually

The Athletic Department is seeking two Athletic Trainers to join our team. This position provides comprehensive health care services to student‑athletes, including injury prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The Athletic Trainer will collaborate with coaches and healthcare professionals to ensure the safety and well‑being of student‑athletes across all university‑sponsored sports. This role reports to the Athletic Director and works closely with other members of the Athletics administrative team.

• Three plus years of experience in collegiate athletics training support and services.

• Experience in higher education is preferred; however, previous student employment and/or internship experience may be considered if target candidates are recent graduates. Areas of previous work or study may include communications, marketing, business, English, journalism, broadcasting, a liberal arts focus, or other fields.
• OCU experience (as an alumni, former student, or other relationship) preferred.

• Demonstrate an attitude and behaviors that reflects the mission and values of the Athletics Department as well as the university.
• Provide daily athletic training services to student‑athletes including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Travel with assigned athletic teams for competitions, providing onsite medical care and injury management.
• Collaborate with physicians, coaches, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate and administer pre‑participation physical exams and health screenings for student‑athletes.
• Maintain detailed and confidential medical records, including injury reports, treatment documentation, and referrals, in compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, NCAA, NAIA (if applicable), and university policies.
• Educate student‑athletes on injury prevention, wellness, hydration, nutrition, mental health resources, and self‑care.
• Develop and implement emergency action plans and ensure readiness of supplies and equipment for practices and competitions.
• Assist with the daily operation, cleanliness, and inventory of the athletic training room and medical equipment.
• Support the supervision and mentorship of athletic training students or interns (if applicable).
• Serve as a liaison between student‑athletes, coaches, academic staff, and medical providers to promote holistic care and academic success. (Essential)
• Participate in university and department‑wide initiatives supporting student well‑being.
• Assist with departmental planning, policy development, and risk management protocols related to athletic health care.
• Contribute to ongoing program evaluation and the enhancement of sports medicine services.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development to maintain certifications and licensures. (Marginal)

Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of athletic training principles, practices, and procedures for the prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and conditions.
• Understanding of human anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, and biomechanics as they relate to athletic performance and injury.
• Knowledge of emergency care, CPR/AED, and concussion management protocols, including NAIA and state‑specific return‑to‑play laws and guidelines.
• Familiarity with federal and state healthcare laws, including HIPAA, FERPA, and Title IX as they relate to student‑athlete health records and privacy.
• Working knowledge of pharmacology related to athletic care, including over‑the‑counter and prescription medications commonly used in sports medicine.

Skills

• Proficiency in evaluating injuries and making timely clinical decisions under pressure during practices and competitions.
• Skill in designing and administering evidence‑based rehabilitation programs tailored…