Department:

Department of Athletics

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 07, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

 

1) A resume/CV; and

 

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) License/Certifications- upload as a separate document.

4) Supplemental Questions: Please upload response as a separate document.

• Oregon State University Athletics believes strong teams are built through mutual respect, broad perspectives, and meaningful opportunity. In your experience, how have you contributed to developing a team culture that reflects these values? Share concrete examples of initiatives or practices you have supported.
• Please explain if you are an IAWP for any high school PSA, two-year junior college PSA, four-year college transfer PSA, or any other OSU recruit in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball.  If yes, please explain.  If no, put N/A.
• Please explain if you are an IAWP for any current OSU student-athlete in their first two years of enrollment at OSU in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball.  If yes, please explain.  If no, put N/A.
   

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

 

For additional information please contact: Helen Schneider at helen.schneider@oregonstate.edu

Job Summary:

Oregon State University Department of Athletics is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant or Associate Athletic Trainer: Football. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.

Oregon State University Athletic Training is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer position with the sport assignment of Football. The successful candidate will join a team of Certified Athletic Trainers, Athletic Training Fellows and Master of Athletic Training students in providing comprehensive care for the Football team.  This position is highly collaborative in nature, and benefits from the easy access and support of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Located in the mid-Willamette Valley, this classic “college town” enjoys easy access to the Oregon Coast, Cascade Mountain range and Oregon wine country.  Oregon State prides itself in a tight-knit community atmosphere where all members of the athletic department work to support one another and achieve goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Injury/illness prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Practice/event coverage.
• Day-to-day communication with coaches, supervising athletic trainers, and other healthcare providers. 
• Responsible for supervision of entry-level master’s athletic training students, assisting in the daily operations of the Athletic Training facilities and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Both Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer:

• Master’s degree.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Minimum of 1 year certified athletic training experience
• Oregon State Athletic Trainer license or eligible.
• Certified Health Care Provider (CPR/AED).
• The ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects weighing 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for all co-workers and internal customers.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

Additionally, if Associate Athletic Trainer:

• Minimum of 8 years certified athletic training experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Both Assistant & Associate Athletic Trainer:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.
• Basic understanding of NCAA Division I culture.
• Experience working in collegiate athletics.
• NFL or NCAA Division 1 Football Athletic Training Experience

Additionally, if Associate Athletic Trainer:

• Demonstrates leadership experience
• Demonstrates experience managing complex administrative duties
• Demonstrates experience in a supervisory role

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Working Conditions/Work Schedule:
• Evening and weekend work required.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.
• Indoor and outdoor working conditions including being exposed to varied climates and weather including heat, cold, rain, snow
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Access to confidential student records.
• May have access to persons under 18 years of age.
• Access to expensive equipment.
• Contingent upon being cleared to drive, may be asked to transport student athletes or others within a university owned vehicle, or assist with team travel.

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

2026-08-02

Anticipated End Date:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. If this position has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities and/or driving duties and you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at

employee.relations@oregonstate.edu

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