Athletic Trainer

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer supports athletes’ health and safe participation in sports through evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and coordination with physicians, coaches, athletes, families, and other medical personnel. The role includes triage and patient instruction as directed by providers; collecting, monitoring, and documenting patient information; and assessing athletes’ physical condition, response, and progress. The Athletic Trainer also helps prepare athletes for practices and games, manages treatment areas and equipment, and works with team physicians to determine when injured or ill athletes may safely return to competition.

The position is primarily located at the Niles High School training room, with coverage listed from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. as well as event coverage. Shifts are variable based on school needs. Coverage may include home and away practices and contests during preseason, regular season, and postseason, summer out-of-season office hours, and 24-hour call during designated periods. The role is full-time, with 40 weekly scheduled hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, including completion of a CAATE-approved athletic training education program within a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
• One year of relevant experience, including related and progressively more responsible experience in all aspects of athletic training.
• Athletic Trainer, Certified (BOC Board of Certification and Accreditation) upon hire.
• Athletic Trainer License, State of Michigan, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 90 days, or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or equivalent, including completion of a CAATE-approved athletic training education program within a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, upon hire; or
• Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES) certification, upon hire; or
• Functional Movement Screen (FMS) certification, upon hire; or
• Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) certification, upon hire; or
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from the State of Michigan, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and provide patient instruction as directed by physicians and other providers.
• Collect and monitor patient data, report patient data and needs to providers, and document care consistent with documentation guidelines.
• Evaluate athletes’ physical condition, response, and progress, and discuss findings with the appropriate physician, Lead Athletic Trainer, or Manager.
• Communicate with student athletes, parents, staff, coaches, physicians, athletic trainers, and auxiliary medical personnel regarding athletes’ conditions.
• Observe and assist with the fitting of athletic equipment.
• Operate treatment headquarters at practice and game sites and maintain treatment modalities, equipment, supplies, and the cleanliness of athletic facilities and treatment areas.
• Prepare players for practices and games using exercise, preventative taping, and bandaging techniques, and oversee team warm-ups and flexibility periods.
• Cover practices and contests, including home and away events, during preseason, regular season, and postseason as required; provide summer out-of-season athletic training office hours and remain on 24-hour call during designated times.
• Work with the team Physician, Lead Athletic Trainer, and Manager to plan, organize, and implement preseason and, when indicated, postseason physical examinations.
• Work with team physicians and coaching staffs to determine when ill or injured athletes are medically safe to return to competition.
• Rehabilitate injured players from injury onset through diagnosis and conservative or surgical treatment, and provide reconditioning to help restore fitness and support return to competition.
• Read pertinent literature, attend meetings and educational classes, and participate in professional associations as appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
• Up to $15,000 in incentives for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

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