Assesses injuries and manages comprehensive treatment programs to prevent injury and rehabilitate athletes.
Responsibilities • Develops conditioning programs for injured and non-injured athletes to ensure safety in the program design incorporating nutrition plans and schedules customized to meet individual athlete needs. • Designs and implements comprehensive training or rehabilitation programs to prevent injury and illness among athletes. • Evaluates and manages injuries. Maintains medical documentation on each athlete and acts as a liaison between the physician and the athlete. • Prepares athletes for practice or competition based on team schedules, applicable regulations, and guidelines, and in conjunction with physician and sports performance staff.
Licensure and Certification Required Credentials • Athletic Trainer credentialed from the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers obtained within 3 months or 90 days of hire date or job transfer date. • BLS Provider obtained within 1 month or 30 days of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education • Bachelors degree required. • Masters degree preferred.