Athletic Trainer

KALAMAZOO, Michigan, General Summary
Provides comprehensive healthcare to student athletes including evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to return athletes to a competitive performance level.
Major Duties
Oversees medical coverage for assigned sports teams. Coordinates and attends weekly physician visits for student-athletes.
Communicates with others in the department on matters regarding the health and well-being of student-athletes with the ability to exercise authority on these topics.
Meets with prospective student-athletes and their parents during campus visits and assists with medical evaluations during recruiting. Assists with medical hardship waivers and medical disqualifications.
Provides practice, home game, and travel coverage with assigned teams. Coordinates coverage and scheduling for summer and non-traditional conditioning sessions.
Completes administrative duties such as maintaining and tracking inventory and medical records. Submits insurance claims to an athletic insurance coordinator. Assists in scheduling and communicating annual pre-participation physical examination for incoming student-athletes.
Completes required continuing education requirements for professional development to maintain professional certification and licensure requirements. Coordinates and instructs medical emergency training for coaching and administrative staff.
Assists with the coordination and administration of institutional drug testing.
Provides secondary medical coverage for high risk sport competitions.

Application is available until April 20, 2026 Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification ( NATA   BOC ).
First Aid/ CPR / AED  certification.
American Red Cross Training Instructor certification or the ability to obtain certification within the probationary period.
Michigan Athletic Trainer license or ability to obtain licensure by hire date.
Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

Desired Qualifications

One year’s relevant experience.
Experience at  NCAA  Division 1 collegiate department.
Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at:https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation