Staff Athletic Trainer - Athletics

GVSU Athletics is recruiting a full-time staff athletic trainer to join our collaborative team of healthcare providers beginning June 16, 2025. 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 direct delivery of patient care including injury and illness prevention, wellness protection, examination, assessment, diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, therapeutic intervention, healthcare administration and professional responsibility as it relates to the Standards of Professional Practice, the BOC Professional Standard of Practice and the BOC Practice Domains and Tasks.

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

Our team consists of 9 full-time clinical athletic trainers, 1 clinical adjunct athletic trainer, a non-clinical athletics healthcare administrator, 5 primary team physicians including a medical director and surgical director, 4 sport performance coaches, a contracted physical therapist, and an administrative assistant. We also work with a third-party administrator (TPA) for insurance claims.

Our purpose is to 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.

This position includes State of Michigan Athletic Trainer licensure fee, professional organization dues (NATA/GLATA/MATS), BOC annual maintenance fee, staff parking, cell phone, computer/laptop and recreation center membership.

Salary & Benefits:  

$47,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience 

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire. 

GVSU Athletics is recruiting a full-time staff athletic trainer to join our collaborative team of healthcare providers beginning June 16, 2025. 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 direct delivery of patient care including injury and illness prevention, wellness protection, examination, assessment, diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, therapeutic intervention, healthcare administration and professional responsibility as it relates to the Standards of Professional Practice, the BOC Professional Standard of Practice and the BOC Practice Domains and Tasks.

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

Our team consists of 9 full-time clinical athletic trainers, 1 clinical adjunct athletic trainer, a non-clinical athletics healthcare administrator, 5 primary team physicians including a medical director and surgical director, 4 sport performance coaches, a contracted physical therapist, and an administrative assistant. We also work with a third-party administrator (TPA) for insurance claims.

Our purpose is to 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.

This position includes State of Michigan Athletic Trainer licensure fee, professional organization dues (NATA/GLATA/MATS), BOC annual maintenance fee, staff parking, cell phone, computer/laptop and recreation center membership.

Salary & Benefits:  

$47,000 - $60,000, commensurate with experience 

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire. 

Primary Duties:  

• Clinical assignments either shared responsibility for men’s/women’s basketball and primary responsibility for men’s/women’s tennis OR primary responsibility for men’s/women’s cross country & track and field.

• Communication and collaboration with sport coaches and sport performance coaches.

• Coordination of care with other allied health care providers. Home and away event coverage. 

• Coordination of first aid/athletic training services for summer camps.

• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Bachelor’s degree.

• BOC Athletic Trainer Certification.

• Must hold or be eligible for a Michigan Athletic Trainer License.

• Strong commitment to and understanding of proper and timely documentation.

• Organized, motivated and open to sharing ideas for improvement.

• Robust interpersonal skills and the ability to counsel patients and interact professionally.

• Driving to medical appointments (with mileage reimbursement) or with team travel may be required. Motor Vehicle background check will be conducted upon hire.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

• Master’s degree.

• 5 years of clinical athletic training experience, with professional and or collegiate experience preferred.

Working Conditions:  

Normal clinical environment.  Travel required.

Physical Demands: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work 40 hours/week and/or more than 5 days per week. Must be able to lift 80 pounds. 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.

How to Apply : Attach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact Gretchen Goodman goodmag@gvsu.edu. If you need technical assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

Application review begins March 10, 2025. This 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.

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