Athletic Trainer - Contingent - Jackson Area

The Athletic Trainer is placed in various sites for provision of services including, but not limited to, high school/college/university, outreach programming, community events and engagements, and HFHS sites.

Develops, implements, and maintains comprehensive health care programs for athletes and other patients. Under the direction of, on the prescription of or in collaboration with a physician, the practice of athletic training includes the treatment of an individual for risk management injury prevention, clinical evaluation and assessment, immediate care and treatment, and rehabilitation and reconditioning of injury or illness, or both.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

• Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program or educational equivalent required.
• Post-certification Master's degree in athletic training or related field preferred.
• At least two years of related and expansive work experience in all aspects of athletic training or a combination of education and experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize delivery of services as needed.
• Adheres to community outreach or school policies, including but not limited to NCAA, NJCAA, and MHSAA while meeting expectations of community outreach programming.

• Board of Certification, Inc. certified as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) required.
• License as an Athletic Trainer (AT) through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs required or obtained prior to date of hire.
• Additional certifications and credentials obtained in health care (i.e., CSCS, PES, FMS, CKTP, EMT) preferred.