Athletic Trainer

Archdiocese of Detroit•Warren, MI

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer helps manage the overall healthcare of Regina High School student athletes. The AT’s primary responsibility is home game-day coverage while maintaining lines of communication with the athlete, her family, and coaches if an injury occurs.

Requirements

Maintains proper certification
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Must complete Protecting God’s Children through the Archdiocese of Detroit, if not having completed already
Must submit to new background check

Nice To Haves

Experience working with high school athletes preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Home game-day coverage, which may include weekend coverage
Managing training room (including maintaining inventory)
Communicating with coaches regarding limitations, further injury prevention, return-to-play protocol, etc.
Evaluating the athlete to identify injury or judge the severity of the injury as directed by standard protocols
Treating injuries by providing emergency care and first aid procedures for the injured athletes as directed by standardized procedures and/or a physician’s recommendation
Designing and supervising implementation of rehabilitation programs for each injury which includes proper rehabilitation protocol as determined by established medical standards or a physician’s prescription, monitoring and documenting the individual’s progress while adjusting the program to the athlete’s tolerance and establishing a safe and gradual return to activity or the sport
May be asked to come on a practice day to evaluate athlete during their return to play period
Performing other related duties as required