ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC TRAINER

Position Number: S-3859

Position Summary:

The Associate Athletic Trainer is a certified and licensed healthcare professional responsible for delivering comprehensive athletic training services to Central Michigan University (CMU) intercollegiate student-athletes. This position plays an integral role within the Sports Medicine team and reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Athletic Training from an accredited institution.
• Three years of full-time experience as a certified athletic trainer.
• Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing with the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
• Current licensure, as an Athletic Trainer in the State of Michigan, or eligibility for licensure upon hire.
• Current CPR/AED certification for the healthcare provider or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with student-athletes, coaches, and healthcare professionals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and priorities.
• Willingness and availability to travel and work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Four years of full-time experience as a certified athletic trainer.
• Experience as a certified athletic trainer at the professional, Olympic, national team, or NCAA Division I collegiate level.
• Extensive background in the rehabilitation of both surgical and non-surgical upper and lower extremity injuries.
• Advanced certifications such as Graston Technique, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), Active Release Techniques (ART), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), or Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and injury tracking software (e.g., ATS, Healthy Roster, SportsWare).
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a clinical or athletic training setting.
• Proven ability to mentor and support the development of athletic training students, graduate assistants, interns, and/or professional staff members.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Athletic Training & Student-Athlete Care:

• Serves as the primary Certified Athletic Trainer for assigned intercollegiate athletic team(s), providing comprehensive healthcare services.
• Provides comprehensive athletic training services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, referral, and rehabilitation for orthopedic and non-orthopedic conditions.
• Provides care to additional teams as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.
• Coordinates individualized care plans in consultation with the Medical Director and team physicians.
• Develops and supervises both surgical and non-surgical rehabilitation programs for student-athletes.
• Facilitates outside medical referrals and manages in-house orthopedic and physician clinics.
• Documents all medical services and interactions in the department’s electronic injury tracking system, including treatments, progress notes, imaging, and physician communications.
• Retrieves and organizes outside medical records as needed for continuity of care.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Maintains consistent communication with coaching staff, strength and conditioning personnel, and team physicians regarding student-athlete health statuses, progress, and participation limitations.
• Coordinates with Student-Athlete Services to manage academic accommodations and resolve potential class conflicts for injured studentathletes.
• Collaborates with the insurance coordinator regarding medical claims and acts as the point of contact for insurance-related needs of assigned team(s).
• Develops modified training plans for injured student-athletes in coordination with the strength and conditioning staff.
• Provides timely updates to relevant athletic department personnel on student-athlete limitations, return-to-play timelines, and medical accommodations.

Program Administration & Operations:

• Oversees ordering, inventory, and maintenance of medical supplies, equipment, and training room facilities.
• Supports the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in implementing program development and departmental initiatives.
• Participates in the execution of institutional and NCAA Substance Abuse Control Program policies.
• Ensures all policies, procedures, and best practices established by the CMU Sports Medicine Department are upheld.
• Leads the annual review, update, and development of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
• Serves as a liaison to Risk Management and oversees emergency medical equipment and preparedness.
• Assists with the recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of entry level staff members.

Compliance & Record Keeping:

• Adheres to all HIPAA and FERPA regulations, ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information.
• Ensures compliance with NCAA, Mid-American Conference (MAC), and university standards and policies.

Additional Duties:

• Participates in departmental meetings, continuing education, and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised: None.

Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level:

Pay Range: $50,000 - $58,000

Division: President

Department: Athletics - Sports Medicine

Position Status: Regular

Position End Date:

Employment Status: Full-Time

FTE: 1.00

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

Location: Mount Pleasant, MI

Posting Ends:

Open Until Filled: Yes