Athletic Trainer, Softball
Athletic Trainer, Softball
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Required Attachments
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Required Education: Bachelors Degree AND;
- 12 months of certified athletic trainer experience
Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelors degree for a total of 60 months of experience.
Skills:
- Knowledge of athletic training techniques and their appropriate application.
- Skill set of manual and therapeutic modalities and evaluation of injury.
- Experience and abilities with a range of injury and illness.
- Proven record of implementing athlete treatment plans safely and effectively.
Certifications:
- Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer
- Licensed or able to get licensed per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
- Current CPR & AED certifications
Advertised Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to climb crouch reach bend stand engage in repetitive motions communicate including expressing oneself or exchanging information with others and receiving detailed information orally
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including the heat and cold
Departmental Preferences:
- Masters degree
- 24 months of athletic health services experience working with womens softball
- Experience working with Division 1 softball student-athletes as a health services professional
- Working knowledge of university SEC and NCAA rules and regulations
Supervision: Student Group
Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy visit You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility belonging and access which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents perspectives and experiences of our community enrich the learning and working environment at OU inspiring us to harness our innovation creativity and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex sexual orientation genetic information gender identity gender expression age religion disability political beliefs or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited toadmissions employment financial aid housing services in educational programs or activities and health care services that the University operates or provides.
The athletic trainer under the medical-legal supervision of the head team physician and the head athletic trainer with primary responsibility to Womens Softball is responsible for the prevention evaluation management and rehabilitation of injuries within the Universitys comprehensive athletic medicine program; empowered with the unchallengeable authority to determine management and return to play of any ill or injured athlete as the athletic trainer deems appropriate; empowered with unchallengeable authority to cancel or modify any workout for health and safety reasons as he or she deems appropriate.
- Primary medical care provider with dedicated responsibility to Womens Softball athletes
- Emergency medicine preparedness
- Developing and implementing comprehensive emergency action plans
- Womens Softball medical staff preparedness
- Supply and equipment preparedness
- Preventing recognizing diagnosing referring treating and rehabilitating injuries
- Establishing criteria for safe return to practice and play and implementing the return-to-play process
- Establishing and operating treatment facilities for both practice and competition situations that follow national and local standards
- Determining venue and activity settings requiring the on-site presence of the athletic trainer and team physician and which require that they be available
- Maintaining accurate medical records for athletes
- Supervision education and recruitment of undergraduate and graduate assistant athletic trainers
- Specific supervision of student sports medicine staff as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
- Work with physicians and other allied health care professionals to deliver healthcare to athletes
- Other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer
- Injury Prevention - athlete focused and program focused with coaches
- Injury/Illness Evaluation - assess acute conditions and determine plan
- Injury/Illness Management - implement care & treatment plan
- Rehabilitation - operative & non-operative rehabilitation
- Documentation - maintain athlete personal medical record
- Administration - as warranted tasks with professional medical staff coaches compliance etc.
- Athlete workout - present for organized/supervised practices and strength & conditioning
- Sport Competition - attend all home and away competitions
Employment Type
Full-Time
