Athletic Trainer at Universities of Wisconsin in Oshkosh, WI

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Athletic Trainer Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Athletic Trainer Job Duties: The Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive healthcare services for UW Oshkosh student-athletes. The anticipated position will serve as Lead Athletic Trainer for Men's Football and Primary Athletic Trainer for Women's Flag Football, as long as preferred requirements are met. If preferred requirements are not met, sport assignments will be assigned by Athletic Training Director per candidates strengths and experiences. This role includes injury prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries, all in collaboration with medical professionals and athletic staff. The Athletic Trainer also plays an active role in education, communication, and the implementation of health and safety protocols while providing a positive and respectful clinical environment for all athletes. Universities of Wisconsin also offers an extremely competitive benefits package for 2026 that includes: Health plans, currently starting at $45 per month. 176 hours of vacation per year (prorated for start date). 36 hours of personal holiday, and 9 legal holidays (prorated for start date). 176 Hours of sick leave for first 18 months. After this period, employees can earn up to 96 hours per fiscal year. Accumulates without limit and does not expire. Paid parental leave after six months of continuous employment. Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with 7.2% employer contribution for 2026. All employment benefits are subject to change. A full list of current benefits and eligibility requirements can be found on our website. Key Job Responsibilities: Injury Evaluation, Treatment & Documentation • Administers first aid and emergency care to injured athletes in practices and competitions. • Evaluates and manages athletic injuries suffered by athletes during practices and competitions. • Designs and supervises all rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries. • Refers more significant athletic injuries to emergency room, Team Physician or Athletic Training Director. • Documents and maintains up-to-date and accurate injury and treatment records in ATS. • Provides medical coverage for all home team events and travels as assigned by Athletic Training Director. Policy Implementation & Education • Enforces and follows policies and procedures of athletic training room. • Attends continuing education and professional development symposiums, seminars, workshops, and classes to maintain certification and licensure. • Clinically supervises athletic training students assigned in compliance with CAATE Standards and Guidelines, State of Wisconsin Licensure and ATEP policies and procedures. • Assists the Athletic Training Director with the development of a new policy or modification of an existing policy. • Attends periodic Sports Medicine In-Services that will review current program policies and procedures along with emergency action plan procedures. Summer Responsibilities (June 1 – July 31) The following are an example of additional duties that may be assigned over the summer to an Athletic Trainer at UW Oshkosh. • Collaborates with each Head Coach to obtain roster of any new/transfer student-athletes that plan on attending and competing at UW Oshkosh beginning in the new academic year. • Creates ATS medical account for each athlete. • Provide athletes with all necessary medical forms to complete. • Send ATS video that details directions of all medical information that needs to be completed. • Track information completed by athlete and send periodic reminders. • Be available to answer questions student-athletes/ parents have in regard to new athlete medical information required. Athlete Medical Compliance & Preparation • Ensures each