Athletic Trainer-Assistant

Athletic Trainer-Assistantu00a0Athletic Trainer-Assistantu00a0WORK LOCATION: Grand Rapids - Lettinga Campusu00a0DEPARTMENT: Athletics-Administrationu00a0TARGET HIRING RANGE: $50,000; Actual pay offered will be commensurate with candidate qualifications and experience, and pay equity both internal and external.u00a0SUMMARY:u00a0This 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.u00a0RESPONSIBILITIES:u00a0u2022 Help develop 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.u2022 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).u2022 Help in coordinating and scheduling athletic training staff and students for coverage of all team practices and athletic competitions.u2022 Coordinating and scheduling physical examinations and medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete.u2022 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.u2022 Assist in development of the sports medicine program including budgeting, ordering and inventory of Athletic Training supplies.u2022 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.u2022 Advise coaches and athletes on flexibility, strengthening, and conditioning programs to prevent injuries and optimize performance.u2022 Maintain medical records including histories and correspondence for athletic injuries, treatment, rehabilitation, and physician referrals.u2022 Counsel and advise athletes on health related issues, including, but not limited to, nutrition, and substance abuse.u2022 Supervise student athletic trainers, internships and student-workers.u2022 Maintain open channels of communication while maintaining compliance with HIPPA.u2022 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.u2022 Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.u2022 Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values.u2022 Perform other duties as assignedu00a0QUALIFICATIONS:u00a0u2022 Min

Created: 2026-02-02