The Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive healthcare services for UW Oshkosh student-athletes, specifically supporting the football, men’s and women’s wrestling, and men’s track teams. This role includes injury prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, all in collaboration with medical professionals and athletic staff. The Athletic Trainer also plays an active role in education, communication, and the implementation of health and safety protocols while providing a positive and respectful clinical environment for all athletes.

Major Responsibilities:
The following are examples of duties that may be performed within the role of an Athletic Trainer at UW Oshkosh. An Athletic Trainer at UW Oshkosh may perform other duties not specifically stated herein but deemed essential to the operations of the athletic training program as assigned by Director of Sports Medicine.

Academic Year Responsibilities August 1-May 31

Injury Evaluation, Treatment & Documentation
• Administers first aid and emergency care to injured athletes in practices and competitions.
• Evaluates and manages athletic injuries suffered by athletes during practices and competitions.
• Designs and supervises all rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
• Refers more significant athletic injuries to emergency room, Team Physician or Athletic Training Director.
• Documents and maintains up-to-date and accurate injury and treatment records in ATS.
• Provides medical coverage for all home team events and travels as assigned by Athletic Training Director.

Athlete Medical Compliance & Preparation
• Ensures each athlete has required physical exams, health insurance coverage and necessary medical information completed and entered into ATS prior to participating in any team or physical activity.
• Coordinates and ensures all athletes on team have completed baseline concussion tests (Computerized Impact Test and SWAY Balance Test) prior to any pre-season team or physical activity.
• Presents all pertinent medical information to athletes and provides adequate time for athletes to ask medical questions at team’s pre-season NCAA eligibility meeting.
• Submits any post-season medical hardships for athletes to WIAC office.
• Updates and organizes all athlete medical files.

Coordination & Communication
• Effectively communicates with athlete, coach, medical staff and parents on athlete’s injury and other medical issues associated with team.
• Posts weekly appointments in ATS for athletes to schedule times to be evaluated or complete rehabilitation.
• Counsel athlete if necessary or refers them to appropriate healthcare provider for further assistance and management.

Event & Facility Coverage
• Responsible for all home event medical preparation (ex. Ambulance, water, ice, towels, communicating emergency action plan, etc.)
• Provides as needed athletic training room, practice and event coverage for athletic training staff that are on vacation or who may be sick.
• Assists as needed for any WIAC or NCAA Championship events hosted by UW Oshkosh.
• Assists with the detailed cleaning of all Sports Medicine Clinics.

Policy Implementation & Education
• Enforces and follows policies and procedures of athletic training room.
• Attends continuing education and professional development symposiums, seminars, workshops, and classes to maintain certification and licensure.
• Clinically supervises athletic training students assigned in compliance with CAATE Standards and Guidelines, State of Wisconsin Licensure and ATEP policies and procedures.
• Assists the Athletic Training Director with the development of a new policy or modification of an existing policy.
• Attends periodic Sports Medicine In-Services that will review current program policies and procedures along with emergency action plan procedures.

Summer Responsibilities (June 1 – July 31)

The following are an example of additional duties that may be assigned over the summer to an Athletic Trainer at UW Oshkosh.
• Collaborates with each Head Coach to obtain roster of any new/transfer student-athletes that plan on attending and competing at UW Oshkosh beginning in the new academic year.
• Creates ATS medical account for each athlete.
• Provide athletes with all necessary medical forms to complete.
• Send ATS video that details directions of all medical information that needs to be completed.
• Track information completed by athlete and send periodic reminders.
• Be available to answer questions student-athletes/ parents have in regard to new athlete medical information required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, or related
• Certified Athletic Trainer by NATA Board of Certification
• Currently licensed or eligible for State of Wisconsin Licensure in Athletic Training
• Currently certified or eligible for CPR/ AED for Professional Rescuers
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in athletic training.
• One year of certified athletic training work experience in the college setting.
• Experience working with football, wrestling, or track.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive attitude.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without minimal supervision.

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:

Resume, Cover Letter, copy of State of Wisconsin Licensure in Athletic Training, copy of NATA Board Certification, and copy of CPR/ AED for Professional Rescuers

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by April 28, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Reasonable Accommodations
UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact afaction@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Work Authorization
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
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