Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Detroit Mercy • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Assist in the administration of the Athletic Department's Sports Medicine Department that adheres to all University, Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations while providing a safe and accepting environment for coaches, staff, and student-athletes to grow and develop academically, athletically and encourages personal responsibility, sportsmanship, and service to others.

Requirements

• A college degree or four to eight years of work experience in a related field.
• Two years to five years of experience (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree required, master's preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience with college athletics required, Division I preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treats injuries and recommends medical attention for athletes injured in sporting events.
• Provides injury preventative education to athletes and coaches and also provides rehabilitation of injuries through nutrition counseling and/or physical activities.
• Prepares necessary paperwork related to injury reports, insurance reports, training manuals, and budget needs.
• Organizes student athlete physicals prior to sport participation and maintains student athlete medical files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical - Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network.
• Dental - UDM's School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents; Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM.
• Vision - Under United Healthcare, you are able to get one exam every 24 months; Under Heritage Vision, an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered.
• Employee Assistance Program - Provided to everyone in your household.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Life and AD&D - 1x base pay equivalent, up to one hundred thousand; Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance.
• Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.
• Retirement Plan - UDM provides matches up to 8%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree