Oklahoma State University Athletics
Sports Medicine Student Aide
The Sports Medicine department at Oklahoma State University offers students an opportunity to become a Sports Medicine/Athletic Trainer Student Aide. This is a paid position with the athletics department and it can give you valuable experiences if you are interested in Sports Medicine.
About the Program
Athletic training aides are employed to assist the full-time staff in daily operations of the sports medicine department at Cowboy Football which includes practices, games and workouts. We are looking for an undergraduate student who is dependable, dedicated, and reliable. Also someone who can act with professionalism as well as work with a team.
A day for a Sports Medicine Aid can be broken up into 4 main parts, treatments and maintenance, pre-practice setup and taping, practice, and post practice break down. Sports Medicine Aides assist the staff Athletic Trainers with preventative taping, first aid and other duties as requested by the staff Athletic Training staff. While at Practice you are responsible for hydration and paying attention to what is happening and alerting the Athletic Trainers if something or someone needs attention. At times this position can be physically demanding and have long hours. Sports Medicine Aide students may be asked to move bulky equipment such as tables, exercise machines and lift heavy items such as water coolers.
This position must be able to commit to 15-30 hours per week dependent on time of season. Work schedule will vary according to practice and event schedules. Schedules can change depending on availability of facilities and weather changes. Athletic events can take place on weekends and holidays.
While this programs helps students learn more about athletic training it is not a degree program. Oklahoma State University does offer a Masters program in Athletic Training offered at the Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Click the link for more information on the Masters of Athletic Training Program. If you are a current MAT student looking to do an immersion experience at Oklahoma State, please use the information below to reach out to us.
As a member of our student sports medicine aid program and the sports medicine department, athletic trainer aides will be held to a high standard. Participants must maintain a high level of professionalism. Student Aides are viewed and recognized as representative of Oklahoma state athletics as well as Oklahoma State University therefore students must be able to uphold and abide by all the sports medicine department, athletics’ department and NCAA rules and regulations. Students must also must be compliant and follow rules for HIPPA information.
Responsibilities
- Set up and Tear down of practice and games
- Athletic Training room set up, closing duties, stocking and inventory
- Hydration and First Aid during practices
- Assist with taping in preparation for practice and games
- As well as other duties to help sports medicine operate smoothly
Job Requirements
- Must be able to move heavy and sometimes bulky equipment
- Must be a undergraduate student at Oklahoma State
Benefits
- Yearly Pay Increases
- Two Complementary tickets for Home Games
- OSU Apparel
- Opportunity to Away and Bowl Games
- Learning more about Sports Medicine (Athletic Training, Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Doctors)
- Priority Enrollment
- First Aid/CPR Certifications Available.
Qualities preferred are:
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Dedicated
- Dependable
- Someone who can act with professionalism
- Compatibility with the Staff
- Commitment to the mission of the Sports Medicine Department
Apply
Students will need to complete an application and submit it by the deadline for consideration of the following year. The deadline to apply is January 1st of every year to be considered for the following spring and fall semesters. Positions can and do open up throughout the year so turn in your application materials whenever they are done in case a position opens up unexpectedly. Summer positions are available but are very limited.
Application Material
- First and Last Name
- Current year in school
- Expected Graduation Date
- Campus Wide ID #
- Phone Number
- Upcoming Semester Class Schedule (if known)
- Resume with 2 Professional References
- Tell us what about this program interests you and describe any past experiences you had with sports medicine if any.
Please send the needed material to adam.larsen11@okstate.edu. If you have any further questions about the position or the application material please contact me as well.
