Athletic Training Assistant (Seasonal)
About The Position
The Detroit Tigers are looking for athletic training seasonal assistants for our four minor league affiliates (Toledo, Erie, West Michigan, & Lakeland). The applicant would report as part of the Detroit Tigers Sports Medicine Staff in February (Spring Training) and would assist in the care during Minor League Spring Training and the 2025 Minor League Championship Season. Applicants should expect an opportunity to grow as a clinician in professional baseball while gaining valued experience through interprofessional collaboration. The position responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in pre-participation examinations/measurements, practice/game coverage, use of the Major League Baseball EMR, and the six domains of athletic training (injury prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization and administration, and professional responsibility). The applicant must be able to communicate effectively with the Minor League Medical Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning Staff, Field Staff, and Front Office. Relocation to Lakeland for Spring Training and the assigned affiliate is required with housing provided.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Athletic Trainer through the Board of Certification and in good standing.
- Eligible for Florida State Licensure
- Eligible for Practicing Affiliate State Licensure (OH, PA, or MI)
- Applicants are expected to fulfill the entirety of the position
Nice To Haves
- Previous Baseball Experience preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Assisting in pre-participation examinations/measurements
- Practice/game coverage
- Use of the Major League Baseball EMR
- Injury prevention
- Clinical evaluation and diagnosis
- Immediate care
- Treatment
- Rehabilitation and reconditioning
- Organization and administration
- Professional responsibility
- Communicate effectively with the Minor League Medical Coordinator, Strength and Conditioning Staff, Field Staff, and Front Office
Benefits
- Health Benefits Available
- Housing Available
- Meal Money Available
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Education Level
No Education Listed
