Licensed Athletic Trainer, Muskegon High School

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, provide Athletic Training services to student athletes under the direction of the team physician or by written referral from a physician and in accordance with State of Michigan Athletic Training Practice Act.

What the Licensed Athletic Trainer will need:

• Must be a graduate of a Master’s or previously equivalent professional education training program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
• Required: Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Athletic Training
• State of Michigan Athletic Trainer License or eligible

What the Licensed Athletic Trainer will do:

• Independently evaluate and clinically diagnose patient’s functional abilities/ disabilities including range of motion, strength, coordination through athletic training assessment and testing procedures.
• Establishes functional baseline to be used throughout treatment as a gauge of progress and physical improvements.
• Incorporate physicians' and other healthcare professionals’ information and recommendations into evaluation and treatment, when appropriate.
• Independently provides care procedures used in acute and/or emergency situations, independent of setting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health care programs for patients, athletes, and community members.
• Utilizes patient history and appropriate physical examination procedures to determine the patient’s impairments, diagnosis, level of function and disposition.

• Retirement Savings Program, including 403(b)/401(k) plan with employer matching and core contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental and Vision Care Coverage
• Flexible Paid Time Off for vacation, sick time, and personal time
• Paid Holidays