Certified Athletic Training Internship - Oklahoma State University Men’s Basketball GS9029

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jeffery Kellerman, jeff.kellerman@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday and work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. Travel is required for this position.

Appointment Length

12 months or less

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

This position is in Stillwater Oklahoma                 

Description:

Duration: 9-month appointment (Early August -Late April) with possible renewal for 2^nd year at 11-month appointment (Early June - Late April).

Location: Stillwater, OK

Proposed Start Date: August 1^st, 2026

This internship is designed for BOC Certified Athletic Trainers who are seeking a Division I/Power 5 level collegiate basketball opportunity to gain experience with autonomous care and coverage responsibilities to prepare for advanced clinical practice in Sports Medicine.

Job Summary:
                As part of the Oklahoma State Center for Health Sciences, this internship will serve in the Sports Medicine Department to help develop and assist the overall healthcare of student-athletes. There will be opportunities for cross coverage in additional sports outside of the basketball season. This includes, but not limited to, injury prevention techniques (bracing, taping, etc.), on-field injury and acute care management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, proper documentation, coordinating care and referrals, and supervision of student-aides. It will provide the ability for professional growth in collaboration with other allied health professionals, including sports performance, nutrition, physical therapy, as well as communication skills with athletes, coaches, parents, physicians and more.

Required Qualifications

• Master's
  • Masters Degree in Athletic Training, or related health field.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Current certification by the NATA Board of certification (BOC)
• Current (or eligible) for Licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Oklahoma.
• Current CPR, First Responder and AED Certification.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Agree to comply and adhere to appropriate training to common requirements of University and NCAA bylaws, along with Healthcare guidelines (i.e. OSHA, HIPAA, FERPA).
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to interact with diverse department, University and community constituencies.
• Extensive amount of time standing per day and a willingness to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. 
• Ability to manage and direct multiple personnel and tasks at one time 
• Working knowledge of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database function.

Travel is required for this position: Travel will be required for off campus athletic events that are covered by the Sports Medicine Department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with basketball.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Additional certifications and/or experience in rehabilitation, sport performance, prevention and manual therapy techniques.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Excellent Communication and personal relation skills.