Athletic Trainer (1 Year Renewable Adjunct Contract)

Summary

GVSU Athletics is recruiting an athletic trainer to join our collaborative team of healthcare providers in a newly created adjunct position beginning on July 29, 2024. This position is paid out over 12-months, but this staff member will only work full time for 9 months on a seasonal schedule that aligns with the Athletics competition calendar. As a member of the healthcare team, working under the direction of a physician and in accordance with Michigan Licensure, this individual is responsible for the safe and effective delivery of healthcare as it related to the BOC Professional Standards and the BOC Practice Domains and Tasks.

Our team consists of 9 full-time clinical athletic trainers, a non-clinical athletics healthcare administrator, 5 primary team physicians including a physician medical director and physician surgical director, 4 sport performance coaches, a part-time physical therapist, and an administrative assistant. We provide the highest quality student-athlete centered health care, wellness, and performance development. We are committed to collaboration with campus and community stakeholders to enhance the availability of resources.

We believe in creating a desirable work environment for collegiate athletic trainers and strive to address the issues that deter many healthcare providers from this setting. We are proud to provide a supportive work environment that values your well-being as much as your professional achievements.

This position includes BOC and NATA dues, professional licensure fee (if renewal occurs during contract), staff parking and recreation center membership. This is a salaried position working 40 hours per week for the duration of the contract.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Provide health care primarily to the men's and women's cross country/track and field teams, including acute injury care and rehabilitation. This individual will work with a variety of the varsity teams when coverage conflicts present themselves.

Communication and collaboration with sport coaches and sport performance coaches. Home event coverage for assigned sports with possibility for travel. Performs other duties as required/assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor's Degree

• Must be eligible for a Michigan Athletic Training License and hold a license by July 2024 start date

SALARY

$40,000 + benefits (medical, life insurance, tuition reduction and paid time off)

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal clinical environment. Some travel may be required.

How to Apply: Apply online.

Please include a cover letter and resume. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions or need assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline: Candidate review will begin March 1, 2024 and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.

GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.