Position Type: Administrative

Position Summary:

The Department of Athletics seeks applications for the role of Athletic Trainer or Head Athletic Trainer; a full-time, 12-month, fixed term 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 appointment of Athletic Trainer.

The review of applications will begin January 20, 2026. 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, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/7247

Then, upload the following elements to your application:

Required Documents

Optional Documents

Qualification 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.

About Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) is a public university based in Klamath Falls and the Portland metropolitan area with a presence throughout the Pacific Northwest. We’re also Oregon’s only polytechnic university, meaning we emphasize technical subjects and applied sciences. But our distinction doesn’t stop there. Through our nearly 50 bachelor’s and advanced degree programs, the university offers a rigorous, experiential education that allows students to pursue their passions and professional opportunities in internships, externships and field experiences.

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