Position Classification:
Regular full-time salaried exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visitWhy Work at UCO
General Schedule:
The general schedule for this position is 40 hours a week Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; some nights and weekends may be required.
Position Overview:
Conduct initial assessments of an athletes injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether a referral to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment is warranted. Evaluate athletes readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary. Apply protective or injury preventive devices such as tape bandages or braces to body parts such as ankles fingers or wrists. Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians. Collaborate with team physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. Care for athletic injuries using physical therapy equipment techniques or medication.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for the prevention evaluation treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses sustained by UCO student athletes. Adheres to emergency action plans as stated in the policies and procedures manual during emergency situations at practice or -season and off-season sport coverage as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. Responsible for counseling and education regarding injury to UCO student athletes. Assists in oversight of athletic training annual budget including purchasing of supplies and equipment. Assists with implementation of athletic department drug-testing policy.
Assists in coordinating pre-participation physical exams with team physicians and coaches. Create and maintain student athlete files including primary health insurance and physical form. Assists with coordination of scheduling of medical coverage for home and away competitions. Assists with recruitment of student assistants and graduate assistant athletic trainers. Assists with monitoring of graduate students performing internships practicums etc. Works closely with university compliance staff to ensure student-athlete eligibility. Utilizes electronic injury tracking software to document and track injury/treatment progression of each student athlete.
Works with team physicians physical therapists and other allied health professionals to deliver care to student athletes. Sends appropriate information when referring student athletes to a physician or other allied health professional (primary and secondary insurance information and medical service referral). Communicates clearly with student athletes coaches administrator and physicians. Supervises and maintains documentation for the Graduate Athletic Training Education Program students. Oversight of student athletic trainers kits primarily for student athlete insurance information and appropriate supplies.
Works closely with NCAA Athletic Compliance staff to ensure adherence to all applicable NCAA Conference and University regulations. Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and adheres to applicable NCAA Conference University and departmental rules and regulations. Upon notification of any NCAA violation reports the violation to the NCAA Compliance Office. Also has a responsibility to follow applicable procedures and cooperate fully with any and all investigations of potential violations of NCAA Conference University or departmental rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Familiarity with NCAA governing rules. Excellent oral and written communication interpersonal human relations public relations and organizational skills. Computer proficiency preferably in Microsoft Office. Ability to work independently handles multiple tasks simultaneously and interacts professionally with all segments of the University community. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to make policy and procedure decisions. Must be detail oriented.
Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made upon request to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.