Assistant Athletic Trainer - Softball (Located in Stillwater, OK)
- Employer
- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
- Location
- Athletics Center, Gallagher-Iba Arena Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078 United States
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Athletics Center, Gallagher-Iba Arena
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States Hiring Supervisor: Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 0.00 - 0.00, Commensurate Work Schedule: Varies Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: This position is employed through Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, but will be located in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Assistant Athletic Trainer will be responsible for prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses. The trainer will counsel and educate student athletes. Other administrative duties will include, assisting with the coordination of medical coverage for home and away contest,including scheduling of student and graduate assistant athletic trainers.
Travel is required in performance of this position: Travel will berequired for off campus athletic events that are covered by the AthleticTraining Department. This individual will also travel to meetings andconventions to maintain CEU credit for NATA AND NSCA.
Work schedule will vary according to practice and event schedules. Thesecan change depending on availability of facilities and weather changes.Athletic events will take place after business hours, on weekends, and onholidays.
Environmental Hazards:
Possible exposure to hazardous material, hot and cold, blood borne pathogens. Infectious disease, heat, contact with participants such as on thesidelines of a competition.
Possibility of hot, cold or rainy conditions during athletic events.Noise can also be a factor during athletic events.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and carry in excess of 100 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger,grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or withoutreasonable accommodations.
(Ifyou are viewing this job posting outside of the actual OSU job applicationwebsite, please go to jobs.okstate.edu to apply and submit a resume.) Special Instructions to Applicants Education & Experience Position Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Health/Physical Education, Sports Medicine/Kinesiology, Athletic Training
- 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
Skills, Proficiencies, and 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 forinjured student athletes.
Preferred:
- Master's degree in Health/Physical Education, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy
- Experience with Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapy
- Experience with aquatic rehabilitation
- Experience with teaching clinical and practice skills in CAHEP approved Athletic Education Program
- Certification by NASM as PES, or by NSCA as CSCS
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Organization
Working at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Our mission is to educate, train, and prepare tomorrow’s health leaders, practitioners and scientists to serve rural and under served Oklahoma. OSU-CHS also consists of the OSU Medicine clinics, where we provide vital patient care to Tulsa and surrounding communities.
About Us
Oklahoma State University-Center for Health Sciences was founded in 1972 and is home to the College of Osteopathic Medicine, as well as graduate programs in forensics, biomedicine, healthcare and athletic training. Our core business is education; and it takes more than 500 faculty and staff members to run our institution. Our mission is to educate and train osteopathic physicians, research scientists and other healthcare professionals with an emphasis on serving rural and underserved Oklahomans. We offer more than 10 different specialty clinics to care for patients in the area.
Our Culture
We are committed to the principles of truth and honesty and we will be equitable, ethical, and professional. We seek excellence in all our endeavors and are committed to continuous improvement. We believe that serving others is a noble and worthy endeavor. We respect others and value diversity of opinions, freedom of expression, and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are dedicated to the efficient and effective use of our resources. We accept the responsibility of the public's trust and are accountable for our actions. We believe in ethical and scholarly questioning in an environment that respects the rights of all to freely pursue knowledge.
Our Jobs
Below is a sample of the kinds of jobs we offer at OSU-CHS:
- Nurses and Medical Assistants
- Administrative Assistants
- Building Engineers
- Physicians
- Patient Service Reps
- Network Administrators
- Faculty positions
Our Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to include:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Employer-paid retirement plan
- Employer-Paid Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Spending Accounts
- Long-term disability
- Generous vacation/sick time accruals
- 100% Tuition waiver for dependent children after 2 years of employment
- And more!
Our Service Excellence Philosophy
Our Service Excellence Philosophy
We enrich lives by providing compassionate care and amazing service to every life we touch!
Our Service Standards
- Safety
- Courtesy
- Presentation
- Efficiency
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