Review of application materials will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by the posting closing date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number: 2016477T

Department Summary

The Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services to Intercollegiate Athletics patients under the direction of a physician and reports directly to the Director of Sports Medicine Services. This position coordinates the care for patients within the sports medicine department, including but not limited to performing evaluations, administering treatment and rehabilitation, making referrals to clinicians, and making athletic participation and return to play decisions as appropriate and in accordance with established departmental protocol, including the prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, physician referral, and required legal medical documentation of all injuries and illnesses associated with assigned student-athletes; communicate complex medical diagnoses and treatment strategies with student-athletes, parents, coaches, staff and physicians within NATA and HIPAA guidelines; observe all athletic policy and procedures in accordance with NATA regulations as well as NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Ohio University rules and remain licensed to perform these duties on a daily basis.

Position Profile

Provides athletic training support to student athletes. Provides athletes with injury prevention training, and evaluation, management and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Level Summary

Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Completes operational tasks essential for the daily functioning of the University. Additionally, contributes to larger projects or initiatives that align with department or University goals, often collaborating across teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May assist in mentoring or training new employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Problem Solving

Handles a variety of problems with some independence.

Independence of Action

Some supervision; able to work independently on routine tasks.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with team members and shares knowledge.

Physical Requirements

The position requires prolonged standing, frequent bending, stooping, and travel. Candidates must possess strong communication, auditory, and visual skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to write legibly. Physical requirements include the ability to lift, push, or pull between 20 and 50 pounds. The role may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess and maintain all licensure and certification credentials required by the State of Ohio for practice as an Athletic Trainer.

Applicants certified with a Master's degree in Athletic Training must have 1 or more years of related professional experience.

Applicants who obtained Athletic Trainer certification with a Bachelor's degree must have 3 or more years of related professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

Department
Health Sciences Professions, Dean's Office

Pay Rate: Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more. OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program. Additional Information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/

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Pay Grade
15

Pay Range
$43,888.00-$62,459.00

FLSA Status
Exempt

Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment

Job Family
Athletics

Job Sub Family
Training

Job Level
IC2

Job Open Date
08/17/2026

Posting End Date: 09/06/2026

Planning Unit: College of Health Sciences & Professions

Months
12 month

Campus: Athens

Expected hours worked per week
40+

Expected duration of assignment
ongoing

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
David Polanski, polanski@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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