Athletic Trainer

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer will work directly with sport administration, coaches, physicians, athletic counseling and sports psychology personnel, sports dieticians, strength and conditioning personnel, performance and applied sports science personnel, and other allied health personnel to deliver comprehensive healthcare and lifetime wellness services for University of Michigan student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer will have a wide-range of clinical and administrative daily responsibilities to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction, communication, and relationship building with coaching staff, strength and conditioning and sports performance personnel, physicians, fellow athletic trainers, other members of the medical community, and athletic administration; attending team practices and events; supervising other athletic trainers and athletic training students; assisting with various administrative duties; and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities*

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary medical contact and liaison between members of the coaching staff, student-athletes, parents, physicians, members of the Student-Athlete Health & Welfare Team, other allied health personnel, sport administration, and others for the assigned sport(s).
• Provide a high level of customer service and communication at all times to all entities.
• Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care and lifetime wellness services for student-athletes as assigned to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the supervision of team physicians.
• Attend assigned team practices, competitions, strength and conditioning sessions, and other team events as needed and/or directed.
• Maintain a safe environment for student-athletes to include decision-making involving the ability of student-athletes to safely return to practice or competition following an injury and/or illness and communicate participation status with the appropriate personnel.
• Medical documentation and record keeping
• Counseling and education of student-athletes.
• Coordination of medical coverage for various athletic events, including Big 10 and NCAA Championship events.
• Assist with University or NCAA Substance Abuse Testing as directed.
• Maintain the organization, administration, inventory, and staffing of athletic training facilities.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by the NCAA, Big 10 Conference, University of Michigan, and University of Michigan Department of Athletics.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics and credentialing requirements of the Board of Certification of Athletic Trainers (BOC) and the State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
• Act as liaison with other members of the athletic department team in issues involving student-athletes, including compliance, academics, athletic counseling, nutrition, strength and conditioning, performance and applied sports science, and others.
• Participate in special projects, committees, or other initiatives as assigned.
• Represent the University of Michigan and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at University, State, Regional, and national conferences and/or meetings as assigned.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervision, education, and preceptor of students enrolled in the athletic training education program.
• Supervision and education of other athletic trainers as assigned.
  
  
  

Travel

• Travel with assigned team(s) as needed and/or directed.
  
  
  

Other Duties

• Please note that this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or a related field;
• Master's Degree in a related field;
• Minimum of three (3) years related experience in intercollegiate or professional athletics;
• Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification of Athletic Trainers (BOC);
• Eligible for athletic training licensure by the State of Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
• Compliance and understanding of Big Ten Conference and NCAA rules;
• Ability to champion a culture of innovative thought, life-long learning and continuous improvement;
• Ability to meet Continuing Education requirements as established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification and the State of Michigan;
• Ability to follow policies and procedures set forth by the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Department of Intercollegiate Athletics;
• Familiarity with sport specific injuries;
• Familiarity with manual therapy techniques;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and other allied health personnel;
• Must possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills, innovation and creativity, adaptability, initiative and stress tolerance to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment;
• Must provide a high level of customer service;
• Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, nontraditional work hours, extended periods of time without days off, travel, and be on-call as a regular part of the position;
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, work in various environmental conditions, and assist injured individuals on / off playing surfaces; and
• Proven ability to multi-task, work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated successful leadership and decision-making skills;
• Demonstrated track record of developing collaborative relationships with both internal and external constituencies;
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

• Athletic Training Student preceptor experience
• Working knowledge of electronic medical record system
• CPR/First Aid Instructor
• Strong manual therapy skills
  
  
  

Modes of Work

Onsite: The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Benefits

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
  
  
  

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.