JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
Langston University Department ofAthletics is seeking applications forthe position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. Located in Langston, Oklahoma, 40 miles north of Oklahoma City, Langston University is a Historically Black College & University (HBCU), an NAIA institution, and a member of the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC). This is afull-time 12-month position. The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach will be a positive,energetic leader who isresponsible for the overall management of the Strength & Conditioning program, with student-athlete welfare as a guiding principle.
The AssistantAthletic Trainer will be required toadminister all areas required as an athletic trainer, including but not limitedto injury care and prevention, first aid, injury rehabilitation, planning, and record-keepingfor athletes. In addition, thisposition will be required to assist withdata tracking of athletes, assistathletic director with day-to-day operations, game management responsibilities at assignedgames, and administrative duties.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads all aspects of a competitive NAIA Athletic Training Program.
Identify all injury and illness risk factors associated with participation in competitive athletics.
Responsible for making decisions on all injuries and illnesses through a thorough initial evaluation, for activating EMS, providing appropriate treatment, or referring to a physician.
Assume responsibility for administering appropriate first aid, for the management of acute injury, and for recognition and evaluation of potentially serious or life-threatening injuries.
Maintain complete medical-related records, including insurance information and claims.
Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconditioning program for athletic injuries and illnesses with the use of appropriate therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation equipment, manual therapy techniques and/ or therapeutic modalities.
Work directly with all coaches in the administration of their individual programs such as daily injury reports, musculoskeletal examinations, and safety and equipment recommendations.
Interpret the role of the certified athletic trainer and promote athletic training as a professional discipline.
Promote health care information, advise, and counsel athletes, parents, and coaches on matters pertaining to the physical, psychological, and emotional health and well-being of the competitive athlete and not to exceed the defined scope of his/her professional certifications and responsibilities.
Occasional travel with the team will be expected and will be evaluated at the beginning of each team's season.
Responsible for updated insurance compliance.
Game day supervision includes but not limited to site management of athletic events.
Assists in providing effective office management of the Office of Athletics.
Handles confidential materials and routine administrative matters for the Director of Athletics within prescribed guidelines.
Proof files, forms, records, and documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformance to applicable policies and procedures.
Assists with planning and execution of Athletic Events and Fundraising.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervise support staff (Graduate Assistants and Student Workers).
Recruits and hires competent and effective support staff.
Mentor and supervise support staff.
Marketing and Fundraising efforts.
Assists with the coordination of program marketing, media, and public relations.
Assists with facilitating charitable giving by donors and fundraising events.
Adheres to all National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC), and Langston Athletics rules and regulations.
Responsible for managing the program in adherence to all budgetary guidelines, as well as Langston Athletics, Sooner Athletics.
Conference (SAC), and NAIA rules and regulations.
Attend mandatory compliance and departmental meetings as scheduled.
JOB FACTORS AND REQUIREMENTS:
An understanding of the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity.
Needs to passionately support and articulate the University Mission.
Must have at least a bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
A heartfelt commitment to excellence in academics and athletics.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external constituencies.
Demonstrate experience working and implementing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Highly organized and skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution.
Experience in the strength & conditioning field with appropriate certifications.
3- years of experience.
Strong analytical and communication skills are an essential element of the position.
