Certified Athletic Training Internship - Oklahoma State University Football - GS9035
Oklahoma State University
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Salary
$18 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide comprehensive healthcare and sports medicine coverage for student-athletes, specifically within the Division I football program. Responsibilities include injury prevention, acute care management, rehabilitation, and coordinating care with allied health professionals.
Requirements summary
Requires a Master's degree in athletic training or a related health field and BOC certification. Candidates must hold or be eligible for Oklahoma state licensure and possess current CPR, First Responder, and AED certifications.
Job description
CAMPUS: OSU-Center for Health Sciences
Contact name & email
Jeffery Kellerman, jeff.kellerman@okstate.edu
Work schedule
Monday through Friday, 8
00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends. Athletic events will take place on weekends and holidays.
Appointment length: 12 months or less
Hiring range
$18.03 - $18.03, Hourly
Priority application date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.
Special instructions to applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this position
This position is in Stillwater - Travel is Required.
Description
This internship is designed for BOC Certified Athletic Trainers who are seeking a Division I/Power 4 level collegiate football opportunity to gain experience with autonomous care and coverage responsibilities to prepare for advanced clinical practice in Sports Medicine.
Duration
11-month appointment with possible renewal for 2nd year. (Early June - Late April)
Job Summary
As part of the Oklahoma State Center for Health Sciences, this internship will serve in the Sports Medicine Department to help develop and assist the overall healthcare of student-athletes. There will be opportunities for cross coverage in additional sports outside of the football season. This includes, but not limited to, injury prevention techniques (bracing, taping, etc.), on-field injury and acute care management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, proper documentation, coordinating care and referrals, and supervision of student-aides. It will provide the ability for professional growth in collaboration with other allied health professionals, including sports performance, nutrition, physical therapy, as well as communication skills with athletes, coaches, parents, physicians and more.
- Required qualifications
- Master's
- Master's degree in athletic training, or related health field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses
- Current certification by the NATA Board of certification (BOC)
- Current (or eligible) for Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Oklahoma
- Current CPR, First Responder and AED Certification.
- Agree to comply and adhere to appropriate training to common requirements of University and NCAA bylaws, along with Healthcare guidelines (i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA).
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to interact with diverse department, University and community constituencies.
- Ability to manage and direct multiple personnel and tasks at one time
- Working knowledge of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database function.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with Football.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses
• Additional certifications and/or experience in rehabilitation, sport performance, prevention and manual therapy techniques
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge
• Excellent Communication and personal relation skills
