Athletic Trainer - Assistant

Athletic Trainer Assistant 2 Positions Available! Location: W.A. Lettinga Campus - Grand Rapids, MI. Department: Athletics Pay: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year The Role:

This position assists with the supervision and coordination of the overall sports medicine program. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: injury prevention, evaluation, management, and treatment of athletic injuries; short-term and long-term rehabilitation of athletic injuries; education and counseling of student-athletes and athletics related health care administration in consultation with and under the supervision of the Athletic Director, Head Athletic Trainer, Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values which include diversity, equity and inclusion. Responsibilities:

• Help develop the overall sports medicine program for the University, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes.

• Provide athletic training services for the University's athletic department as cooperatively determined by the athletic training staff and athletic directors, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home/away competitions (as necessary).

• Help in coordinating and scheduling athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions.

• Coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.

• Prevention of athletic injuries through the application of preventative taping, wraps, braces and functional screening techniques. Assist in the design of practices to help reduce the incidence of injury.

• Assist in development of the sports medicine program including budgeting, ordering and inventory of Athletic Training supplies.

• Design and supervise rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries under the supervision of the referring physician. Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the sports medical program.

• Advise coaches and athletes on flexibility, strengthening, and conditioning programs to prevent injuries and optimize performance.

• Maintain medical records including histories and correspondence for athletic injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and physician referrals.

• Counsel and advise athletes on health related issues, including, but not limited to, nutrition, and substance abuse.

• Supervise student athletic trainers, internships and student-workers.

• Maintain open channels of communication while maintaining compliance with HIPPA.

• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations.

• Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.

• Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values.

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor's degree in health related field, with a current NATA BOC certification. Master's Degree preferred (in related field). Must have a current certification in CPR/AED. (Proof of Licensure to practice athletic training in the state of Michigan).

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation including but not limited to: criminal background check, employment reference checks, and drug/alcohol screening.

• 2 to 5 years in an athletic training setting is preferred. Experience in college athletics will be considered an asset.

• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized da