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