Assistant Athletic Trainer

University of Detroit Mercy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Detroit Mercy seeks an Assistant Director of Sports Medicine to oversee Women’s Basketball and perform key administrative duties within the Sports Medicine department.

You will collaborate with Athletic Trainers, team physicians, consultants, and Strength & Conditioning staff to build top-performing student-athletes and foster a supportive welfare environment for athletes. Evening work and travel are required.

Qualifications

• Background in Medicine and Orthopedics with knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries.
• Proficiency in Athletic Training including injury assessment, emergency care, and sideline management.
• Experience in Rehabilitation and recovery planning for student-athletes.
• Injury prevention skills including screening and conditioning program input.
• Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers Certified and eligibility for Michigan licensure.
• CPR/AED certified.
• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports medicine, or related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Post-Graduate experience in collegiate setting preferred.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Women’s Basketball and provide administrative duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainers, team physicians and consultants, and Strength & Conditioning staff.
• Support student-athlete welfare and ensure top-performing athletic development.
• Travel as required by athletic team schedules and coordinate with clinical staff.

Skills

Medicine & Orthopedics

Athletic Training Proficiency

Injury Prevention

Communication & Documentation

Evenings/Travel Flexibility

Education

BOC Certification

Michigan Licensure Eligibility

Bachelor's in Athletic Training/ Sports Medicine

Master's Degree Preferred

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Company Description The University of Detroit Mercy is a private, Catholic institution that provides a student-centered educational experience rooted in Jesuit and Mercy traditions. It offers approximately 100 academic programs spanning disciplines such as architecture, psychology, business, nursing, teacher education, and engineering. The university emphasizes intellectual rigor, ethical leadership, and service to the community. Prospective team members join a mission-driven environment that values diversity, social responsibility, and holistic student development. Detroit Mercy is an NCAA Division I institution that sponsors 17 varsity sports that compete primarily in the Horizon League.

Role Description

We are seeking a dynamic team player to join our staff that has a passion for collegiate athletics and enjoys working with student-athletes and coaches. Needs to have an appreciation of the student-athlete experience, being a team player on and off campus and have selfless energy for the department and well-being of the student-athlete, Must embrace the importance of effective communication and solid documentation skills. Must have an understanding of long work days and extensive travel and a commitment to knowing what it takes to make a difference in staff and student-athlete’s lives. We want someone with a great sense of humor and a positive outlook on life.

The Assistant Director of Sports Medicine will be primarily overseeing Women’s Basketball, administrative duties and other responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.

Additionally, the Assistant Director of Sports Medicine will work in conjunction with our staff of Athletic Trainers, Team physicians & consultants, and Strength & Conditioning staff with the goal of building top performing student-athletes and creating an inviting environment from a student-athlete welfare perspective.

Qualifications

• Background in Medicine and Orthopedics, with knowledge of musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related conditions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Athletic Training, including injury assessment, emergency care, and sideline management.
• Experience in Rehabilitation, designing and implementing evidence-based treatment and recovery plans for student-athletes.
• Skills in Injury Prevention, including screening, conditioning program input, and education on safe training practices.
• must be Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers Certified and eligibility for Michigan state licensure.
• CPR/AED certified
• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training, sports medicine, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Post-Graduate experience in the collegiate setting is preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse collegiate environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required by athletic team schedules.