UPSM Athletic Trainer

About U Prep Schools

If you are dedicated to a pursuit of excellence both in yourself and our students; if you are self-motivated; if you are an innovator and if you want to play a key role in changing young lives-we are looking for U. Our mission: to give students the courage to pursue a future full of possibilities. Our students come to our network of schools looking for a rewarding and fulfilling education. Made up of three public charter school districts-University Preparatory Academy, University Prep Art & Design, and University Prep Science and Math-we educate over 5,000 students in the burgeoning city of Detroit. Help us to prepare our students for success in life and be a part of the U.

Position Overview

The Athletic Trainer is responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of all student-athletes across U Prep Schools. This role focuses purely on healthcare delivery, sports medicine, injury prevention, emergency response, and athletic physical documentation, while working collaboratively with coaches, teachers, families, and school administrators to keep student-athletes competing safely.

Key Responsibilities

Sports Medicine & Emergency Care

• Injury Prevention & Assessment: Evaluate, prevent, and treat athletic injuries and illnesses occurring during practices, conditioning, and home/neutral athletic competitions.

• Emergency Management: Provide immediate first aid, CPR/AED intervention, and emergency trauma care when acute injuries or medical emergencies occur on site.

• Rehabilitation & Return-to-Play: Design and implement progressive rehabilitation and reconditioning programs; make independent clinical decisions on clearance and return-to-play protocols in coordination with treating physicians.

Medical Compliance & Paperwork

• Physicals & Health Documentation: Hand out, collect, file, and track all athlete physical forms, medical history, emergency contact cards, and consent documentation.

• Injury Tracking: Maintain accurate medical documentation, injury logs, and treatment records for all student-athletes in compliance with school policy and privacy standards.

• Medical Equipment & Supplies: Maintain stock, track inventory, and make purchasing recommendations for first aid kits, athletic tape, medical supplies, and trainer's room equipment.

Coverage & Event Management

• Practice & Game Coverage: Attend athletic practices at least once per week and provide dedicated medical coverage for all home athletic events and scheduled games (as schedule allows).

• Environment & Safety Checks: Monitor field conditions, heat index, lightning risks, and facility safety before practices and games.

Student Support, Staff Alignment & Engagement

• Pre-Season Parent Meetings: Lead the sports medicine and safety portion of pre-season parent/guardian meetings to communicate health policies, concussion protocols, and injury reporting procedures.

• Academic & Behavior Coordination: Partner with teachers, counselors, and staff regarding student-athlete health, academic grade checks, and behavior updates that impact athletic eligibility or physical readiness.

• Staff & Student Communication: Educate coaches and athletes on hydration, nutrition, and injury prevention; share team results and health milestones at Community Circle.

• District Support: Assist with Network Athletics health initiatives across all U Prep districts and support the expanded reach and safety standards of UPrep Athletics as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Credentials:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine from an CAATE-accredited institution.

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credentialed by the Board of Certification (BOC).

• State of Michigan Athletic Trainer License (or eligibility for immediate licensure).

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR / AED for Healthcare Providers certification.

• Experience & Skills:

• 1-3 years of experience working with high school or middle school student-athletes preferred.

• Deep knowledge of concussion protocols, taping techniques, emergency response, and youth injury prevention.

• Strong organizational and digital record-keeping capabilities for tracking medical files and supplies.

• Excellent communication skills with urban youth, parents, medical professionals, and school leaders.