Associate Athletic Director of Athletic Training

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.

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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

30% Leadership and Supervision

Provides leadership, supervision, support, and direction to Athletic Training staff, fellows, and athletic training students. Sets expectations for service quality, communication, professionalism, operational reliability, and accountability across the unit. Plans, assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates work. Participates in hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, personnel management, and professional development. Identifies and addresses staff performance, judgment, or professionalism concerns in a timely and fair manner.

25% Operations, Standards, and Risk Management

Leads the organization, implementation, review, and improvement of Athletic Training Services operations, systems, policies, protocols, and workflows. Helps ensure practices are consistent, effective, and aligned with applicable professional, institutional, NCAA, state, federal, and medical expectations. Identifies issues, gaps, or risks requiring correction, coordination, or escalation. Responsible for, and supervises, the review, update, and development of Emergency Action Plans for all sports and applicable venues. Maintains current knowledge of emergency management recommendations. Supports other critical sports medicine systems and practices, including medical documentation, pre-participation processes, return-to-play coordination, concussion-related workflows, and other relevant health-and-safety responsibilities.

15% Direct Athletic Training Care and Team Coverage

Provides direct athletic training services to Oregon State University student-athletes as needed based on unit staffing and operational demands. May be assigned team coverage responsibilities, including prevention, practice and event coverage, injury evaluation, physician referral, medical appointments, treatment and rehabilitation support, emergency response, and team travel. Provides mentoring and coaching to assigned athletic trainers as appropriate.

15% Administration and Resource Management

Manages and supports Athletic Training Services administrative functions, including the unit budget, assigned Human Resources processes, policies and procedures, medical records, documentation, incident or injury reports, and other departmental accountability requirements. Oversees related facilities, equipment, and operational needs, and works with Athletics Facilities and other partners as appropriate. Provides leadership and input to relevant departmental or university committees as assigned

10% Communication and Collaboration

Communicates clearly and professionally with student-athletes, coaches, athletic training staff, physicians, Health, Wellness, and Performance colleagues, athletics staff, administrators, parents, and other appropriate partners. Facilitates communication between Athletic Training Services and relevant athletic department, medical, and university stakeholders. Partners closely with Medical Director, collaborates within the broader Health, Wellness, and Performance system, and serves as a liaison to senior administration regarding unit needs, priorities, and concerns.

5% Continuing Education / Professional Development

Earns and maintains appropriate professional certifications and licensure. Maintains current knowledge of research, professional standards, and evolving practices within athletic training and collegiate sports medicine. Participates in relevant professional development and serves as an educational resource for Athletic Training Services as appropriate

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related field.
• Ten years of experience as an athletic trainer.
• Current NATABOC certification
• Eligible for Oregon Health Licensing – Board of Athletic Trainers Licensure
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience of proven collaborative leadership in athletic training.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with senior administrative sports medicine professionals and/or medical providers.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse communities and ability to work in a collaborative inclusive environment
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing 50 pounds is required.

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.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience at a Division I NCAA institution.
• Experience supervising multiple full-time athletic training professionals.
• Experience developing or improving athletic training operations, policies, protocols, workflows, or unit-wide systems.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Evening and weekend work required.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Access to confidential student records.
• May have access to persons under 18 years of age.
• Access to expensive equipment

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Link to Position Description

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

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | P09967UF | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 09/01/2026 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Posting Date | 06/03/2026 | | Full Consideration Date | 06/17/2026 | | Closing Date | 06/22/2026 | | Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 06/17/2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.  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 believes strong teams are built through mutual respect, broad perspectives, and meaningful opportunity. In your experience, how have you contributed to developing a team culture that reflects these values? Share concrete examples of initiatives or practices you have supported.

(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)

Documents Needed to Apply

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

Optional Documents 1. 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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