Athletic Trainer

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OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:

Athletic Trainer

Department:

Athletics

OBU Mission Statement
OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith
with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of
God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees

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OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title:

Athletic Trainer

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Department:

Athletics

OBU Mission Statement
OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith
with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of
God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees
Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the
following expectations. All employees are expected to embrace these expectations and to
model them in their behavior.
• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Maintain active membership in a local evangelical Christian church.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Efficiency is achieved through wise management of human and financial resources.

Purpose:

Assist in the coordination of all aspects of the Sports Medicine Program for OBU Athletics

Essential functions:

• Assist the Director with completing physicals for all participating student-

athletes (all student-athletes must have a physical to participate).

• Keep accurate and up to date medical/injury records on all OBU student-

athletes.

• Submit injury reports/ claim forms for insurance in a timely manner
• Serve as the liaison between the coach, student-athlete, team physician
and (when appropriate) parents regarding the student-athletes injury,
treatment, rehabilitation and return to play.

• Be available during the Athletic Training Room operating hours as well as
enforce the policies and procedures for the Athletic Training Room.
• Be willing to travel as assigned by the Director as well as work nights,

weekends, and some holidays.

• Make recommendations to the Director for the Athletic Training Room

operating budget by December of each year.

• Assist the Head ATC in tracking the inventory of all supplies in the Athletic

Training Room.

• Coordinate physician and physical therapy visits by OBU student-athletes,

including travel to and from appointments when necessary.

• Assist the Head Director with the supervision of student athletic trainers.
• Be active within the Athletic Training profession
• Abide by rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by Oklahoma
Baptist University, the Great American Conference, and the NCAA.

Other duties:

Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant to the Athletics Director,
or the Athletics Director

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Advanced knowledge related to athletic training of various intercollegiate sports.
• Skills required – Sufficient computer and technological skills to operate e-mail,

internet, MS Office, fax, copier, phones, organizational materials.

• Abilities required are maintaining effective working relationships with others; to

handle confidential matters with tact and discretion; to exercise good judgment in
analyzing situations and making decisions; communicate clearly, stand for
extended periods of time, sit, climb, pull, squat, bend, kneels, reach, and lift 45
lbs. safely.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related area
• Basic Computer and technological skills
• Must be an active member of a local evangelical church
• Must be NATA certified
• Must be Oklahoma Licensed or eligible
• Must be willing to travel to away contests as assigned by the Head ATC

Preferred:

• Experience in the athletic training field, at the collegiate level
• Master’s degree in athletic training or related area
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• Advanced Computer and technological skills

Injury Management Software skills

**Please apply using the link for “Administrative Applications” on the OBU
website at htps://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html.

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