Athletic Trainer

Full-Time | Main Campus

The Athletic Trainer will work in coordination with the Director of Athletics to provide medical care for intercollegiate student-athletes. The position will require weekly afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

Qualifications:

MS degree; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to Athletic Training; specialized training required Certified Athletic Trainer. Must have athletic trainer license through the State of Indiana.

Essential Functions:

• Direct coverage of intercollegiate athletic contests, intercollegiate athletic team practices, and general athletic training room activities.
• Keep records for injury evaluations, therapeutic treatments provided, physician referrals, and any incidents occurring during qualifying incidents.
• Develop, implement and maintain overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes and athletic staff.
• Perform duties with professionalism, which includes relating to others in a courteous, cooperative, sensitive and congenial manner.
• Maintain the confidentiality of athletic training room records and university information by following HIPPA and FERPA procedures.
• Practice OSHA and OCU Guidelines for Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control.
• Perform other duties to assist the department of athletics.

Full-Time | Main Campus

The Athletic Trainer will work in coordination with the Director of Athletics to provide medical care for intercollegiate student-athletes. The position will require weekly afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

Qualifications:

MS degree; at least 1 year of experience that is directly related to Athletic Training; specialized training required Certified Athletic Trainer. Must have athletic trainer license through the State of Indiana.

Essential Functions:

• Direct coverage of intercollegiate athletic contests, intercollegiate athletic team practices, and general athletic training room activities.
• Keep records for injury evaluations, therapeutic treatments provided, physician referrals, and any incidents occurring during qualifying incidents.
• Develop, implement and maintain overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes and athletic staff.
• Perform duties with professionalism, which includes relating to others in a courteous, cooperative, sensitive and congenial manner.
• Maintain the confidentiality of athletic training room records and university information by following HIPPA and FERPA procedures.
• Practice OSHA and OCU Guidelines for Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Control.
• Perform other duties to assist the department of athletics.
• Provide emergency care for all student-athletes and athletic staff personnel and coordinate an Emergency Action Plan in the event of an emergency situation occurring during athletic events.
• Responsible for the formation of the University’s athletic training staff, including training and supervision of assistant/associate athletic trainers. Hiring for the Athletic training staff should be completed in collaboration with the VP for Administration.
• Assist Athletic Director and Business Manager in the development of the athletic medical program budget.
• Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the athletic medical program.
• This position will require travel and weekly afternoon, evening and weekend hours.