Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Salary $47,500

Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Athletics invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer.

SUMMARY

The employee will work under the supervision of the Director of Athletics and the Head Athletic Trainer. He/she will assist the Head Athletic Trainer in providing education and information in all aspects of the student-athletes health and safety. He/she will also provide injury care, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, and promote a positive mental wellness environment. Inclusive of this the employee will assist with maintaining accurate and up to date records on all student-athletes, insurance information, injuries, and treatments. Hours are atypical but flexible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supervises student workers and Interns within the Athletic Training program.

· Provides care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to student-athletes.

· Communicates with medical community on injuries and treatments.

· Ensures compliance with all University, GAC and NCAA policies.

· Supervises training room in absence of Head Athletic Trainer.

· Provides drug, mental wellness, and physical education for student-athletes.

· Other duties as assigned by HAT or Director of Athletics.

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (FUNCTIONS, DUTIES)

1. Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.

2. Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.

3. Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.

4. Safety: Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Preferred

· Bachelor’s degree required in an appropriate field of study and Master’s degree in Athletic Training required.

· Certified by the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers. (changed this sentence to meet the new standards)

· Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an Athletic Training setting preferred.

· Eligible for Oklahoma Athletic Trainers Licensure Certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED or eligible

Founded in 1909 as a teachers’ college, Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues the strong tradition of producing outstanding educators for southeast Oklahoma and north Texas. Student enrollment is approximately 5,500 students and the campus is situated in rural Oklahoma. The main campus located in Durant, Oklahoma, which is 90 miles north of Dallas, Texas, and 150 miles southeast of Oklahoma City. The community is close to Lake Texoma and the Choctaw Casino Resort. Southeastern Oklahoma State University continues to be among the nation’s most affordable universities according to the U. S. News & World Report’s America’s Best colleges.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The preferred start date is June 2, 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university paid health, vision, life insurance, long term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. Southeastern offers 24 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave. In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

Notice to applicants:

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.

To Apply please visit: https://seok.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/249?c=seok

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,499.00 - $47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,499 - $47,500