"Assistant Athletic Trainer"

Purpose

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

This position has an anticipated start date of June 1, 2026.

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 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or related area required.

Preferred: Master’s degree in athletic training or related area preferred.

Experience

• Experience in the athletic training field, preferably at the collegiate level.

Equipment

Required: Basic Computer and technological skills.

Preferred: Injury Management Software skills.

Preferred: Advanced Computer and technological skills.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.*Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.
• Must be NATA certified.
• Must be Oklahoma Licensed or eligible.
• Must be willing to travel to away contests as assigned by the Head ATC.
• Please apply using the link for “Administrative Applications” on the OBU website at: https://www.okbu.edu/hr/jobs.html