Head Athletic Trainer - Cranbrook Upper School

Job Details

The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the overall prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide on-site injury care and evaluation; refer to parents and/or medical facilities as needed per stated school and athletic department policies; this includes practices and contests both home and away (where possible and recommended by injury potential).
• Pre-practice and contest preparation – taping, modalities, etc.
• Establish and maintain liaison with team physicians, and family physicians as needed, to provide:
• Pre-competition physical examination and health history updates
• Follow up injury care to include modalities available in the training room
• Rehabilitation programs
• Safe return to participation
• Assistance with programs pertaining to the health and well-being of students
• Physician coverage of competition
• Perform pre-season concussion baseline assessments
• Develop, review and implement a comprehensive emergency plan for practice and competition sites
• Maintain complete documentation of all necessary records and procedures to meet legal standards
• Maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies; prepare purchase orders for equipment and supplies within budget target
• Aid in the selection, fitting, and maintenance of protective equipment
• Supervise the athletic training facility; recommend improvements in the facility and additional athletic training equipment and modalities
• Organize, implement and instruct an athletic training internship program in cooperation with college and university programs and local medical facilities and programs; coordinate special event coverage as required
• Advise coaches on proper prevention of athletic injuries: implementation of conditioning programs (cardiovascular, overuse injuries, strength and power); nutrition and other good-health habits (hygiene, chemical awareness)
• Develop and maintain proper communication with the athletic office, nurses, other school offices as needed, parents and coaches; to include composing and distributing to school officials an athletic injury report as needed
• Participation in professional development activities
• Create the schedule for and oversee the daily activities of Part-Time Assistant Athletic Trainer and Student Athletic Trainer Interns when applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience, OR a Master’s degree and three years of experience (preferably in an independent, secondary or collegiate school environment)
• National Athletic Trainers Association Membership
• Certification from Board of Certification for Athletic Training
• Athletic Trainer Licensure in the State of Michigan
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Computer skills which include data management, email, Microsoft Office, ability to use the school’s approved Electronic Medical Records System
• Ability to work within a team setting of athletic department administration, coaches, school personnel, team physicians, families, family physicians
• The ability to display a level of judgment and problem-solving ability required to perform the functions of this position is paramount
• A valid Michigan driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• A unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration

Pay

The salary for this full-time position starts at $60k+ based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position