Certified Athletic Trainer

Job Summary/Basic Function The Athletic Trainer will work collaboratively with the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Health, Wright State University Team Physicians, and additional support staff to ensure our student-athletes are provided with services that center on prevention, emergency care, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. This is a 12-month position which requires work and travel throughout the year. The sport assignment will be Baseball. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field Board of Certification recognition as a certified athletic trainer Eligibility to meet Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Licensure Preferred Qualifications 2 Years of Certified Athletic Training Experience Essential Functions and percent of time 30% – Consultations/Evaluations: Recognize and evaluate injuries and illnesses both on the field and in the athletic training room. Determine proper treatment plan (i.e. return to play, emergency transport, physician referral). Organize and implement pre-season team physicals. Coordinate treatment protocols with team physicians. 30% – Treatments/Rehabilitation: Implement proper treatment/rehabilitation protocols. Determine which exercises and modalities are needed to effectively return a student-athlete to play. Keep current standard rehabilitation protocols updated. Develop, implement and evaluate rehabilitation programs on a daily basis until patient is medically cleared to return to play. 20% – Event Coverage/Travel: On site coverage for various sporting events throughout the year. Travel to all events with assigned team. Requires numerous weekends and holidays along with many 7-day workweeks throughout the year. Provide athletic training coverage for practices and games. Additional sport coverage as assigned. 20% – Staff Administrative Duties as Assigned: Record keeping for all athletic injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation. Orient coaches and student athletes on athletic training room policy and procedures. Maintain communication with the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Health, coaches and administration. Coordinate the collection and filing of all insurance claims. Communicate with student athletes and parents on insurance policy and procedure. Additional administrative tasks as assigned. EEO Statement: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title: Certified Athletic Trainer 1 Job Category: Administrative (exempt/non-exempt) Department: Intercollegiate Athletics EEO number: 26P334 Position FTE: 100% Minimum Annual Salary: $45,000 Salary Band: UC S04 Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 07/14/2026 First Consideration Date 07/24/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University making an employment offer contingent on various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the Human resources website at Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employee. #J-18808-Ljbffr