Athletic Trainer I

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is hiring an Athletic Trainer I to assist with the administration, direction, operation, and coverage of its NCAA sports medicine department, which serves 19 men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams. The position works with university medical staff, head coaches, strength and conditioning staff, team physicians, student-athletes, and other university partners to support preventive care and the treatment and rehabilitation of injured or ill student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer assists with educating student-athletes, coaches, and staff about medical issues, ongoing care and treatment, drug and alcohol education and testing, and nutrition, including supplements and medications. The role also supports confidential medical records and databases, equipment and supply operations, risk management, compliance with NCAA, GLIAC, and university rules, and the instruction and supervision of graduate assistants and students. This is a regular, full-time position at Wayne State University's Detroit campus. The position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Wayne State University and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors. The position reports to a Vice President, AVP, or Dean and is subject to regular supervisor review.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Current National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) certification.
At least two years of previous athletic training experience at the collegiate or professional level.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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 a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering, directing, operating, and providing coverage for the NCAA sports medicine department serving 19 men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams.
Work with university medical staff and coordinate with head coaches, strength and conditioning staff, and team physicians on preventive, treatment, and rehabilitation programs for injured or ill student-athletes.
Instruct and work with student-athletes on recommended preventive, treatment, and rehabilitation programs, as applicable.
Assist in educating student-athletes, coaches, and staff about medical issues, ongoing care and treatment, drug and alcohol education and testing, and nutrition, including supplements and medications.
Assist with creating and maintaining confidential records, databases, and information.
Assist with the operation and maintenance of equipment and recommend purchases and usage of supplies.
Assist in reviewing risk management issues.
Understand and comply with NCAA, GLIAC, and university rules and regulations.
Assist with instructing and supervising graduate assistants and students.
Maintain working relationships with the Wayne State University Department of Kinesiology, School of Medicine, and area physicians.
Perform additional and/or related duties as assigned.