Athletic Trainer

Archdiocese of Detroit; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Detroit is seeking an Athletic Trainer for Regina High School in Warren, Michigan. This part-time position focuses on managing the healthcare of student athletes, covering home game days, and facilitating communication regarding injuries with athletes, their families, and coaches.

Qualifications include strong interpersonal skills and a preference for experience with high school athletes. Applicants must complete necessary background checks and training. Open to candidates willing to work flexible hours, including potential weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience working with high school athletes preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must complete Protecting God's Children through the Archdiocese of Detroit.
• Must submit to new background check.

Responsibilities

• Home game-day coverage, which may include weekend coverage.
• Communicating with coaches regarding limitations and injury prevention.
• Evaluating athletes to identify injury severity as per protocols.
• Treating injuries by providing emergency care and first aid.
• Designing and supervising rehabilitation programs for injuries.
• May evaluate athletes during their return-to-play period.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Reports to: Athletic Director - Emily Frikken

Position Status: Part-time, hourly pay

Position Summary

The Athletic Trainer helps manage the overall healthcare of Regina High School student athletes. The AT’s primary responsibility is home game-day coverage while maintaining lines of communication with the athlete, her family, and coaches if an injury occurs.

Responsibilities

• Home game-day coverage, which may include weekend coverage
• Communicating with coaches regarding limitations, further injury prevention, return-to-play protocol, etc.
• Evaluating the athlete to identify injury or judge the severity of the injury as directed by standard protocols
• Treating injuries by providing emergency care and first aid procedures for the injured athletes as directed by standardized procedures and/or a physician’s recommendation
• Designing and supervising implementation of rehabilitation programs for each injury which includes proper rehabilitation protocol as determined by established medical standards or a physician’s prescription, monitoring and documenting the individual’s progress while adjusting the program to the athlete’s tolerance and establishing a safe and gradual return to activity or the sport
• May be asked to come on a practice day to evaluate athlete during their return to play period
• Performing other related duties as required

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience working with high school athletes preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must complete Protecting God’s Children through the Archdiocese of Detroit, if not having completed already
• Must submit to new background check
• Hourly salary dependent on qualifications and if contracted out by a company

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