Athletic Trainer I

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Athletic Trainer I at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Current National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Certification required.
• At least two (2) years of previous athletic training experience at the collegiate or professional level required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A thorough knowledge of GLIAC, and University rules and regulations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the administration, direction, operation and coverage of a NCAA sports medicine department for 19 men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Working in conjunction with the Wayne State University medical staff and coordinating with head coaches, strength and conditioning staff and team physicians in regard to effective preventive, treatment and rehabilitation programs for injured or ill student-athletes to instruct, detail, identify rehabilitative injuries and treatments.
• Instructing/working with student athletes in recommended preventive, treatment and rehabilitation programs where applicable.
• Assisting in the education of student-athletes, coaches and staff on all medical issues, on-going care and treatment, drug and alcohol education and testing and proper nutritional education, including information on supplements and medications.
• Assisting in the creation, maintenance and confidentiality of proper records, databases and information.
• Assisting in the operations and maintenance of all equipment and making recommendations regarding the purchase and usage of all supplies.
• Assisting in the review of all risk management issues.
• Understanding and complying with all NCAA, GLIAC, and University rules and regulations.
• Assisting in the instruction and supervision of graduate assistants and students and maintaining a working relationship with the Wayne State University Department of Kinesiology and School of Medicine and area physicians.
• Performing additional and/or related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment are settled by the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level