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.

Oakland City University

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