PRN Athletic Trainer

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Full or Part Time:

Hours:

Exempt:

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Job Description:

PRN ATHLETIC TRAINER: Saginaw Valley State University is seeking a Part-time or Hourly Athletic Trainer to assist in the daily care of NCAA Division II student-athletes. At the direction of the Director of Sports Medicine and under the supervision of team physicians, the qualified candidate will deliver the highest standard of athletic healthcare care to all NCAA student-athletes participating within SVSU’s 20 athletic programs. The PRN Athletic Trainer will be an integral part of the SVSU Sports Medicine Department and will serve with the highest levels of integrity and ethical standards. 

JOB SUMMARY: Serves as a certified and licensed athletic trainer for SVSU intercollegiate student-athletes; provides athletic training services on a scheduled or as-needed basis; provides medical care and coverage during home or away competitions or practices; is an active contributor and member of the sports medicine healthcare team. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a Certified Athletic Trainer for SVSU as scheduled or when availability allows. 
  Works under the direction of the Director of Sports Medicine. 
• Organizes and manages the care of student-athletes in consultation with SVSU Team Physicians. 
• Provides medical care, referral, and medical record keeping as assigned. 
• Communicates with SVSU Staff Athletic Trainers to alert them to new or on-going student-athlete health concerns so that care can be delivered and coaches notified. 
• Understands and maintains confidentiality of HIPPA and FERPA protected information; handles information appropriately and professionally. 
• Upholds and works within the Policy and Procedures established for the SVSU Sports Medicine Department. 

• The Athletic Trainer will work within their scope of practice as outlined by the Athletic Trainers Board of the State of Michigan. 
• Provides daily evaluation and treatment of orthopedic and non-orthopedic injury conditions. 
• Documents in electronic injury tracking system daily; including but not limited to treatments, progress notes, diagnostic imaging, and physician referrals. 
• Assists with daily facility organization, maintenance, cleaning, inventory, and athletic training room coverage. 
• Communicates with necessary athletic department staff regarding student-athlete injury conditions, limitations, needs, and accommodations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General supervision is received from the Director of Sports Medicine. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an Athletic Training Program or Entry Level Masters 
  Certified Athletic Trainer by NATA Board of Certification. 
• Currently licensed with a state of Michigan License in Athletic Training (AT). 
• Currently certified with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive attitude. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism with student-athletes, athletic department staff, student workers, and staff athletic trainers.  
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.