Athletic Trainer

Corewell Health • Niles, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer provides athletic training services primarily at a Niles high school, including training room coverage from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and event coverage. The work shift is variable based on school needs. The role supports student athletes’ health and safety by assessing their condition, coordinating with physicians and other care providers, preparing them for practices and games, and rehabilitating them after injuries or surgery. Coverage may include practices and home and away contests during preseason, regular season, and postseason, summer out-of-season office hours, and 24-hour call during designated periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 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, required upon hire.
• Athletic Trainer License, State of Michigan, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, upon hire; or Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES), upon hire; or Functional Movement Screen (FMS), upon hire; or Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), upon hire; or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from the State of Michigan, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients as directed by physicians and other providers.
• Provide patient instruction as directed by physicians and other providers.
• Collect and monitor patient data, and report data and patient needs to physicians and other providers.
• Document care in accordance with documentation guidelines.
• Evaluate athletes’ physical condition, response, and progress, and discuss findings with the appropriate physician, Lead Athletic Trainer, or Manager.
• Exchange information about athletes’ conditions with student athletes, parents, staff, coaches, physicians, athletic trainers, and auxiliary medical personnel.
• Observe and assist with the fitting of athletic equipment.
• Operate treatment headquarters at practice and game sites, maintain treatment modalities, equipment, and supplies, and help keep athletic facilities and treatment areas clean.
• Prepare players for practices and games through exercise, preventive taping and bandaging, and oversight of team warm-up 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 periods.
• Work with the team physician, Lead Athletic Trainer, or Manager to plan, organize, and implement preseason physical examinations and postseason examinations when indicated.
• Work with team physicians and coaching staff to determine when ill or injured athletes may safely return to competition.
• Rehabilitate injured players from the onset of injury through diagnosis, appropriate conservative or surgical procedures, and reconditioning to restore fitness and support return to competition as determined by the Team Physician.
• Read relevant literature, attend meetings and educational classes, and participate in professional associations as appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting 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, 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