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Duke University

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Durham, NC · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Head Football Athletic Trainer Occupational Summary: The athletic trainer will manage the health care of the student-athletes of Duke University participating in NCAA Division I sports and report to ...

Duke University

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Durham, NC · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Head Football Athletic Trainer Occupational Summary: The athletic trainer will manage the health care of the student-athletes of Duke University participating in NCAA Division I sports and report to ...

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation

Athletic Trainer

Centreville, AL · On-site

$20.75 - $28.25/hr

Provide athletic training services for all home athletic contests and away varsity football games ... Communicate with coaches, parents, Athletic Director, and other health care professionals regarding ...

Illinois School District U-46

Athletic Trainer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$49K - $74K/yr

Maintain strong professional relationships and communication with the school Athletic and ... Work with the Athletic Director to schedule all physician coverage for home varsity football games.

Illinois School District U-46

Athletic Trainer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$49K - $74K/yr

Maintain strong professional relationships and communication with the school Athletic and ... Work with the Athletic Director to schedule all physician coverage for home varsity football games.

Illinois School District U-46

Athletic Trainer

Elgin, IL · On-site

$49K - $74K/yr

Maintain strong professional relationships and communication with the school Athletic and ... Work with the Athletic Director to schedule all physician coverage for home varsity football games.

Children's Hospital Colorado

Athletic Trainer

Aurora, CO · On-site

$22.75 - $31.25/hr

If a conflict arises between an away varsity football game and a home contest, the varsity football ... to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

Dordt University

Athletic Trainer

Sioux Center, IA · On-site

$21.50 - $29.25/hr

Athletic Trainer DEPARTMENT : Athletics REPORTS TO: Athletic Training Staff ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ... Fall and Spring: required to work one reoccurring 3-4 hour football practice shift per week.

EL1 Sports

Professional Football Instructor

Puyallup, WA · On-site

$19 - $40/hr

We are seeking professional football instructors for our Washington Market. * Perform on turf/field ... training in and around the community * Build and maintain relationships with athletes, families ...

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Athletic Trainer, Football

Norman, OK • On-site

The University of Oklahoma
Education • 5 - 10K employees
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$19.75 - $26.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

University Of Oklahoma rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

Athletic Trainer, Football
Job no: 493983
Work type: Professional
Location: Norman
Categories: Athletics
Pay Range: Commensurate with education and experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Work Schedule: Frequent nights, weekends, and holidays based on playing and practice seasons
Travel: Required
Position Introduction:
Basic functions:
The Athletic Trainer - Football, under the medical-legal supervision of the head team physician and the head athletic trainer, and head football athletic trainer with direct primary responsibility to Football, is responsible for the prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injury and illness within the University's comprehensive athletic medicine program; empowered with the unchallengeable authority to determine management and return to play of any ill or injured athlete, as the athletic trainer deems appropriate; empowered with unchallengeable authority to cancel or modify any workout for health and safety reasons, as he or she deems appropriate.
Essential Functions:
  • Primary medical care provider with dedicated responsibility to football athletes.
  • Emergency medicine preparedness
    • Developing and implementing comprehensive emergency action plans
    • Football medical staff preparedness
    • Supply and equipment preparedness
  • Preventing, recognizing, diagnosing, referring, treating, and rehabilitating injuries.
  • Establishing criteria for safe return to practice and play and implementing the return-to-play process.
  • Establishing and operating treatment facilities for both practice and game situations that follow national and local standards.
  • Determining venue and activity settings requiring the on-site presence of the athletic trainer and team physician and which require that they be available.
  • Maintaining accurate medical records for athletes.
  • Supervision, education, and recruitment of undergraduate and graduate assistant athletic trainers.
  • Specific supervision of certified athletic trainer(s) assigned to football.
  • Work with Head Football Athletic Trainer, Head Athletic Trainer, physicians, and other allied health care professionals to deliver healthcare to athletes.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Athletic Trainer.

Duties:
  • Injury Prevention - athlete focused and program focused with coaches.
  • Injury/Illness Evaluation - assess acute conditions and determine plan.
  • Injury/Illness Management - implement care & treatment plan.
  • Rehabilitation - operative & non-operative rehabilitation.
  • Documentation - maintain athlete personal medical record.
  • Administration - as warranted tasks with professional medical staff, coaches, compliance, etc.
  • Athlete workout - present for organized/supervised practices and strength & conditioning.
  • Sport Competition - attend all home and away competitions.

Reports To: Head Football Athletic Trainer & Head Athletic Trainer / Athletics Health Care Administrator
Positions Directly Supervised: Full-time athletic trainers, graduate assistant athletic trainers, and undergraduate staff assigned to football.
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Required Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 12 months of certified athletic trainer experience.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months of experience.
Required Certifications and Licenses:
  • Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
  • Licensed or able to get licensed per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
  • Current CPR/AED certification.

Department Preferences:
  • Doctoral Degree.
  • Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification (BOC) and/or Licensed Physical Therapist.
  • Licensure per the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
  • Familiarity and compliance with NCAA Bylaws, HIPAA, and FERPA.
  • 5 years experience.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
Advertised: 03 Sep 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Dec 2026 Central Standard Time
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The University of Oklahoma is a prominent educational institution positioned in Norman, Oklahoma, US. Established in 1890, the university stakes a claim within the higher education industry and has a storied history of excellence in academics and research. Serving over 20,000 students, the university offers a wide range of programs across fields such as arts and sciences, business, engineering, international studies, and more. Emphasizing a dedication to unlocking potential, OU's mission is to provide the best possible educational experience to students through excellence in teaching, research, and creative activity. Notably, the institution has made significant strides in research with a focus on areas such as cancer, aerospace, and energy among others.

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