Athletic Trainer or Head Athletic Trainer - Klamath Falls - Oregon Tech

Description

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.
For additional information regarding Oregon Tech's Athletics Department, please visit:
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.
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
01/20/2026
Job Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant
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, 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.