Athletic Trainer or Head Athletic Trainer

Posting Details

Position Details

Position Type

Administrative

Working Title

Athletic Trainer or Head Athletic Trainer

Classification Title

Trainer

College/Division

Student Affairs

Department

Athletics

Hiring Unit

Work Location

Klamath Falls

Appointment FTE 1.00

Position Terms/Mo

12

Full/Part time

Full Time

Annual Salary

$45,400 - $60,000; commensurate with appointment

Position Summary

Department Summary

Our Mission

The mission of the Oregon Tech Athletic Department is to facilitate growth and development of its student-athletes by providing a broad-based athletic program that creates educational opportunities through the medium of competition at the collegiate level. The department also provides personal health and fitness opportunities to the campus community through its Tech-Fit facilities.

Our Vision

The Oregon Tech Athletic department is dedicated to preparing our student-athletes for professional and personal success in the real world by learning the values of integrity and excellence on the court, field, and in the classroom. To that end, we are committed to field teams with the talent and ability to compete at the top of the Cascade Collegiate Conference, as well as regionally and nationally in the NAIA while representing Oregon Tech with dignity and class.

Philosophy

The privilege of participation in intercollegiate athletics and dedication to team goals provides a classroom where students may experience the development of skills, sportsmanship, loyalty, self discipline, and the responsibility to be a team while learning the values of winning, losing, and competing. The Oregon Tech athletic program contributes to campus life by providing a focal point for social interaction, leadership development, involvement in peer support groups and entertainment, while affirming gender equity and inclusion.

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer or Head Athletic Trainer is a full-time 12-month, fixed term, unclassified administrative position which reports in-person to the Klamath Falls campus.

The primary objective of this position is to manage the prevention, treatment, documentation and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Other duties include daily operations and scheduling of the athletic training room, budget management, administrative duties, inventory control, secondary insurance monitoring, communication with other medical professionals for referrals, supervision of one full-time staff member, as well as student training room assistants and athletic training room policy formation. Collaboration of coverage for practices and games with coaches and subordinate staff is required to assure appropriate treatment the athletes of Oregon Tech Athletics' thirteen programs.

Candidates seeking consideration for the Head Athletic Trainer appointment must have a Master's degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Sport Science with an option in Athletic Training.

Candidates who hold a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Sport Science with an option in Athletic Training will be included in consideration for the appoitment of Athletic Trainer.

Minimum Requirements

Additional Requirements

Master's degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Sport Science with an option in Athletic Training, is required to receive consideration for the appointment of Head Athletic Trainer;

OR, a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or Exercise Sport Science with an option in Athletic Training, is required to receive considerations for the appointment of Athletic Trainer.

3-5 years previous Athletic Trainer experience.

NATA-BOC Certification certified at time of hire.

Eligible for registration for the state of Oregon OR be licensed with Oregon Health Licensing Office by the first date of employment.

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications by the first date of employment.

Current, valid driver's license by the first date of employment.

Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. Preferred Qualifications

Bi-lingual

Familiarity with SWAY and IMPACT athlete testing programs.

Previous collegiate Athletic Trainer experience.

Application Information

Recruitment Type

External

Application Screening Begins

12/15/2025

Job Posting Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicant

The review of applications will begin December 15, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

To apply, upload the following elements to your application:

Required DocumentsCover Letter

Resume

License/Certification

Optional DocumentsTranscripts (Unofficial)

Letter of Recommendation

For additional information, please contact the Office of Human Resources:

Background/Pre-Employment Check

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.

AA/EEO Statement

Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

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