Academic Wage–Hourly: Assistant Athletic Trainer (Internal Employment Opportunity)

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Oregon State University is deeply committed to the principles of a Health Promoting University. This commitment drives a collaborative approach across OSU’s safety and well-being programs, reducing silos and coordinating efforts to enhance employee safety and well-being. By prioritizing resources that support the health of both employees and students, OSU fosters a culture of care and a healthier campus environment where everyone can thrive.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

55% SPORT COVERAGE
Provides coverage of Oregon State University athletic teams as assigned. Provides athletic training services to physically active individuals within the athletic department. Facilitates and implements all aspects of health care for assigned team, including but not limited to: prevention, practice/event coverage, injury evaluation, physician referral, medical appointments, treatment and rehabilitation and team travel. Responsible for activating the Emergency Action Plan for sports/venues as assigned. Interacts with persons under 18 years of age in a one-on-one setting

20% ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Maintains proper medical records in accordance with all government and university guidelines. Adheres to existing University and appropriate external regulatory agency (i.e. NATABOC, OHLA, NCAA) guidelines and safety policies. Completes appropriate paperwork, including but not limited to: incident or injury reports for departmental accountability. Responsible for Athletic Training Department subcommittee work and administrative duties as assigned.

10% SUPERVISION
Provides leadership, supervision, direction, and mentorship for assigned athletic training students. Plans, assigns and reviews student work. Establishes goals for each student and assesses performance through completion of evaluations. Disciplines or effectively recommends discipline up to and including dismissal. Acts as a mentor to athletic training fellows.

10% COMMUNICATION
Responsible for and building skill-set in basic day-to-day communication (including participation status) with athletes, coaches, strength & conditioning staff, physicians and other members of the sports medicine team.

5% CONTINUING EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Earns and maintains appropriate professional certifications. Displays a willingness to learn and be exposed to advanced topics and skills within the field of athletic training. Stays current in related research and trends. Seeks to expand working knowledge.

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree.
• 8 months Certified Athletic Training experience by the position start date. Graduate experience may qualify.
• NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Oregon State Athletic Trainer license or eligible.
• Certified Health Care Provider (CPR/AED).
• The ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for student athletes, student workers, colleagues, and all stakeholders.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience working in collegiate athletics
• Basic understanding of NCAA D1 collegiate athletics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Exposure to human bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Access to confidential student records.
• Access to minors.
• Access to expensive equipment.

Pay Method

Hourly

Pay Period

16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

$24.00 - $34.77

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/...

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | P09584UF | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 01/06/2026 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | 04/06/2026 | | Posting Date | 12/02/2025 | | Full Consideration Date | | | Closing Date | 12/08/2025 | | Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / Internal | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) Attach a copy of your current National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATABOC)

4) Attach a copy of your valid Certified Health Care Provider (CPR/AED)

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Heather Elkinton at heather.elkinton@oregonstate.edu

You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA), the PSA’s relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSA’s participation in Football or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSA’s athletic skills and abilities or the PSA’s recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit. Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for any employment at Oregon State University.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstat....

Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification 1 (or 2, 3, 4 as needed). The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Oregon State University Athletics is committed to promoting diversity and equity in all that we do. In your experience, how have you showed a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion? Give specific examples of how you have been involved with personnel, programs or other initiatives that show a demonstrated commitment to these principles.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please explain if you are an IAWP for any high school PSA, two-year junior college PSA, four year college transfer PSA, or any other OSU recruit in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball. If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please explain if you are an IAWP for any current OSU student-athlete in their first two years of enrollment at OSU in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball? If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Internal employment opportunities are filled from within the institution by candidates who are current, or recent, members of the OSU Community. Please indicate how you meet this criterion. See: http://hr.oregonstate.edu/jobs/oeshtx... for details.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. License or Certification - 1 4. License or Certification - 2

Optional Documents 1. License or Certification - 3 2. VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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