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Department:Athletics | Training
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Athletic Training is a member of the OSU Sports Performance team which serves to create an environment where all student athletes involved in the intercollegiate athletic program at Ohio State receive the best medical care possible. This position coordinates and provides health care and comprehensive athletic training services to student-athletes in their assigned sports. Provides prevention, clinical evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries under the direction of the managing team physician and athletic training supervisor. Serves as a resource for our student-athletes as it pertains to their health and wellness, and is the health care point of contact for physicians, coaches and sports performance team. This position will supervise Staff Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainers. Supervisory duties include hiring, goal setting, performance management, professional development and ongoing guidance and support. Under the direction of an athletic training leader, will serve as a subject matter expert for the Athletic Training team in an identified specialization, developing and providing communications and education related to the identified specialization. Maintains accurate and up to date injury and treatment records in accordance with established medical documentation standards. Provides injury rehabilitation programs and implements changes in accordance with best practices. Consults with strength and conditioning staff to implement and/or modify conditioning activities to prevent injury. Establishes and monitors return to play progression from injury and modifies progression based on individualized response in consultation with team physician and athletic training supervisor. Will provide home and away competition coverage as assigned in order to provide acute injury evaluation and diagnosis for on field injuries. Will assist with Big Ten and NCAA championship events as assigned. Performs related administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree. State of Ohio Athletic Trainer license and National Athletic Trainers' Association certification. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience in providing athletic training services in a multi-sport environment, NATA certification and eligibility for Ohio Athletic Trainers License required. Experience in a Division One intercollegiate athletic training program desired. Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse student athlete population required. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Function: Athletics
Sub-Function: Collegiate Athletic Training
Career Band: Clinical
Career Level: C3
Additional Information
Location:Woody Hayes Athletic Center (0270)
Position Type:Regular
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Department:Athletics | Training
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Athletic Training is a member of the OSU Sports Performance team which serves to create an environment where all student athletes involved in the intercollegiate athletic program at Ohio State receive the best medical care possible. This position coordinates and provides health care and comprehensive athletic training services to student-athletes in their assigned sports. Provides prevention, clinical evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries under the direction of the managing team physician and athletic training supervisor. Serves as a resource for our student-athletes as it pertains to their health and wellness, and is the health care point of contact for physicians, coaches and sports performance team. This position will supervise Staff Athletic Trainers and/or Intern Athletic Trainers. Supervisory duties include hiring, goal setting, performance management, professional development and ongoing guidance and support. Under the direction of an athletic training leader, will serve as a subject matter expert for the Athletic Training team in an identified specialization, developing and providing communications and education related to the identified specialization. Maintains accurate and up to date injury and treatment records in accordance with established medical documentation standards. Provides injury rehabilitation programs and implements changes in accordance with best practices. Consults with strength and conditioning staff to implement and/or modify conditioning activities to prevent injury. Establishes and monitors return to play progression from injury and modifies progression based on individualized response in consultation with team physician and athletic training supervisor. Will provide home and away competition coverage as assigned in order to provide acute injury evaluation and diagnosis for on field injuries. Will assist with Big Ten and NCAA championship events as assigned. Performs related administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree. State of Ohio Athletic Trainer license and National Athletic Trainers' Association certification. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Experience in providing athletic training services in a multi-sport environment, NATA certification and eligibility for Ohio Athletic Trainers License required. Experience in a Division One intercollegiate athletic training program desired. Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse student athlete population required. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Function: Athletics
Sub-Function: Collegiate Athletic Training
Career Band: Clinical
Career Level: C3
Additional Information
Location:Woody Hayes Athletic Center (0270)
Position Type:Regular
Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.