Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Title:

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Full or Part Time:

Full time

Hours:

40

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Sports Medicine (PM)

Job Description:

Saginaw Valley State University is seeking a full-time (12 month) Assistant Athletic Trainer. In collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Sports Medicine and under the supervision of team physicians, the qualified candidate will deliver the highest standard of athletic healthcare care to all NCAA student-athletes participating within SVSU’s 20 athletic programs. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be an integral part of the SVSU Sports Medicine Department and will serve with the highest levels of integrity and ethical standards.

JOB SUMMARY: Serves as a certified and licensed staff athletic trainer for SVSU intercollegiate student-athletes; provides daily athletic training services to assigned teams; supervises injury care, referral, and rehabilitation; travels to team events, attends home events, and attends daily workouts; is an active contributor of our sports medicine health care team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a Certified Athletic Trainer for SVSU teams as assigned.

• Works under the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Sports Medicine.

• Organizes and manages the care of student-athletes in consultation with SVSU Team Physicians.

• Provides medical care, referral, and medical record keeping as assigned.

• Communicates daily with coaching staff and strength and conditioning personnel.

• Communicates with SVSU Athletic Academic Services staff to coordinate schedules and potential class/academic conflict for student-athletes with current health care conditions.

• Assists in conducting drug testing to comply with SVSU’s and the NCAA’s Substance Abuse Control Program.

• Assists with maintaining all athletic training equipment and facilities.

• Understands and maintains confidentiality of HIPPA and FERPA protected information; handles information appropriately and professionally.

• Upholds and works within the Policy and Procedures established for the SVSU Sports Medicine Department.

• The Athletic Trainer will work within their scope of practice as outlined by the Athletic Trainers Board of the State of Michigan.

• Demonstrated ability to perform all duties with accountability, reliability, respect, and professionalism while upholding the standards of the SVSU Athletic Department and Sports Medicine Department.

• Provides daily evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and non-orthopedic injury conditions.

• Scheduling, executing, and supervision of surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation programs.

• Facilitates physician referrals.

• Documents in electronic injury tracking system daily; including but not limited to treatments, progress notes, diagnostic imaging, and physician referrals.

• Facilitates retrieval of outside medical records and documentation for record keeping.

• Assists with daily facility organization, maintenance, cleaning, inventory, and athletic training room coverage.

• Communicates with necessary athletic department staff regarding student-athlete injury conditions, limitations, needs, and accommodations.

• Works with strength and conditioning department personnel to create alternate workout plans for injured student-athletes.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine or the office of the Athletic Director.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:  General supervision is received from the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Sports Medicine.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an Athletic Training Program or Entry Level Master's.

• Certified Athletic Trainer by NATA Board of Certification.

• Currently licensed or eligible for a state of Michigan License in Athletic Training (AT).

• Currently certified or eligible for CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally and project a positive attitude.

• Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail in all work responsibilities.

• Unwavering integrity and a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards.

• Proven reliability, accountability, and professional conduct in previous roles.

• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.

• Must be able to perform all duties with accountability, reliability, respect, and professionalism while upholding the standards of the SVSU Athletic Department and Sports Medicine Department.

• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community

• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in athletic training or related discipline.

• One or more years of certified athletic training work experience.

• Professional, Olympic, and/or NCAA experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.

• Strong background in surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation for upper and lower extremity injuries.

• Graston, IASTM, ART, CSCS, PES, CES or other additional certifications.

• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.

• Mentorship experience of athletic training students, graduate assistants, interns and/or staff members

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions include both indoor and outdoor sites, with the expectation and preparedness to work in those elements and any type of environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with the movement of injured individuals.

• Work involves standing, bending, kneeling, demonstrating proper exercise techniques, and long periods of physical activity during events and training sessions.

• Duties are generally performed inside but include outside seasonal activities.

• Some weeknights and weekends, including intermittent travel, will be required.

• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

 The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.