UPSM Athletic Trainer
About The Position
The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes across U Prep Schools. The role focuses on healthcare delivery, sports medicine, injury prevention, emergency response, and athletic physical documentation. The Athletic Trainer works collaboratively with coaches, teachers, families, and school administrators to help student-athletes compete safely. The position includes evaluating and treating injuries, providing emergency care, designing rehabilitation and return-to-play programs, maintaining medical records and supplies, and providing medical coverage at practices and athletic events. The Athletic Trainer also supports student-athlete health and eligibility coordination, communicates safety information to families and staff, and assists with athletics health initiatives across U Prep districts.
Requirements
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine from a CAATE-accredited institution.
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential from the Board of Certification (BOC).
- Michigan Athletic Trainer license or eligibility for immediate licensure.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR / AED certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Deep knowledge of concussion protocols, taping techniques, emergency response, and youth injury prevention.
- Strong organizational and digital record-keeping capabilities for tracking medical files and supplies.
- Excellent communication skills with urban youth, parents, medical professionals, and school leaders.
Nice To Haves
- 1–3 years of experience working with high school or middle school student-athletes preferred.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, prevent, and treat athletic injuries and illnesses during practices, conditioning, and home or neutral athletic competitions.
- Provide immediate first aid, CPR/AED intervention, and emergency trauma care during acute injuries or medical emergencies on site.
- Design and implement progressive rehabilitation and reconditioning programs, and make clinical decisions about clearance and return-to-play protocols in coordination with treating physicians.
- Distribute, collect, file, and track athlete physical forms, medical histories, emergency contact cards, and consent documentation.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation, injury logs, and treatment records in compliance with school policy and privacy standards.
- Maintain stock and inventory of first aid kits, athletic tape, medical supplies, and trainer’s room equipment, and make purchasing recommendations.
- Attend athletic practices at least once per week and provide dedicated medical coverage for home athletic events and scheduled games as the schedule allows.
- Monitor field conditions, heat index, lightning risks, and facility safety before practices and games.
- Lead the sports medicine and safety portion of preseason parent or guardian meetings, communicating health policies, concussion protocols, and injury reporting procedures.
- Coordinate with teachers, counselors, and staff regarding student-athlete health, academic grade checks, and behavior updates that affect eligibility or physical readiness.
- Educate coaches and athletes about hydration, nutrition, and injury prevention; share team results and health milestones at Community Circle.
- Assist with Network Athletics health initiatives across U Prep districts and support UPrep Athletics safety standards as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
