POSTED JOB TITLE:  Assistant Athletic Director/Head Athletic Trainer

JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Assistant Athletic Director/Head Athletic Trainer position at Cameron University is a full-time, 12-month assignment. All members of the Athletic Staff are expected to be team players supporting each other while promoting the mission of the University, supporting the philosophy of the Athletic Department, and assuring the well-being of all student athletes. The Assistant Athletic Director/Head Athletic Trainer will be responsible for the development and implementation of a high-quality collegiate athletic training program, which is in conformity with NCAA, conference and university rules, regulations and policies.

Job Duties as Assistant Athletic Director/Head Athletic Trainer include, but are not limited to:

• Care and prevention of sports related injuries.
• Evaluation of all sports related injuries.
• Rehabilitation of student athlete’s injuries as needed.
• Build relationships with medical experts in local community.
• Handle all athletic insurance claims of the student athletes.
• Develops a budget within the allocated institutional resources and manages expenditures of funds within the developed budget.
• Supervises professional and student assistants.
• Develops schedules for athletic training coverage during practices and competition.
• Develops daily training room hours of operation.
• Active involvement in community service activities.
• Assure the academic success of the student trainers.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of the athletic training rooms and equipment within the Aggie Gym.
• Other duties as assigned.

 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Masters Degree required
2. BOC Certified
3. Certified in CPR and First Aid.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Athletic Training experience at the college level.
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Demonstrated organizational and management ability.
4. Strong work ethic with a team player’s positive attitude.

INSTITUTION: Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or
by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.


DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately with the position being filled as soon as possible.

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