Athletic Trainer I

Position Information

Posting Details


Posting Number
046451

Position Title
Athletic Trainer I

Number of Vacancies
1

School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
90 - Athletics

Primary Department
H9001-Athletics

Working Conditions
Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high quality education. Our deep rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:WSU Covid-19 Website

Essential Functions (Job Duties)
JOB PURPOSE:
The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for assisting in the administration, direction, operation and coverage of a NCAA sports medicine department for 17 men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Candidates will work in conjunction with the Wayne State University medical staff and coordinate with head coaches, strength and conditioning staff and team physicians in regard to effective preventive, treatment and rehabilitation programs for injured or ill student-athletes to instruct, detail, identify rehabilitative injuries and treatments. Candidate will instruct/work with student athletes in recommended preventive, treatment and rehabilitation programs where applicable.

Candidate will assist in the education of student-athletes, coaches and staff on all medical issues, on- going care and treatment, drug and alcohol education and testing and proper nutritional education, including information on supplements and medications.

Candidate will assist in the creation, maintenance and confidentiality of proper records, databases and information.

Candidate will assist in the operations and maintenance of all equipment and make recommendations regarding the purchase and usage of all supplies.

Candidate will assist in the review of all risk management issues.

Candidate will understand and comply with all NCAA, GLIAC, and University rules and regulations.

Candidate will assist in the instruction and supervision of graduate assistants and students and maintaining a working relationship with the Wayne State University Department of Kinesiology and School of Medicine and area physicians.

Additional and/or related duties as assigned.

Unique Duties

Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree required.

Master's degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation or related field preferred.

Current National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Certification required.

EXPERIENCE:
At least two (2) years of previous athletic training experience at the collegiate or professional level required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: Excellent oral and written communication skills.

BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE: A thorough knowledge of GLIAC, and University rules and regulations.

TEAMWORK- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units.

Preferred Qualifications

Testing Requirements
Not Applicable

Test Scheduling

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Category
Faculty and Academic Staff

Duration of Posting

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022

Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
05-10-2022

Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Is this position reposted?
No

Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)

Application Information

Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.

Instructions for submitting your application:

Represented Position Message


Funding/Salary Information

Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)

Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary Range
(Academic Only)
$52,000

Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
No