Athletic Instructor Associate, NCAA

Job Summary

Summary of Position:

Assist with the daily operations of the sports medicine program and to help prevent, treat, and rehabilitate student athlete injuries.

Specific team assignments, travel and administrative duties will be required

Required Work Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.


• One year experience working in college athletics.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• NATA, BOC certification.


• Michigan Athletic Training License or eligible to obtain Michigan Athletic Training License.

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:

• Master’s degree is preferred


• Additional certifications, CES, PES, FMS, Graston, IASTM, Etc..

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enforce all sports medicine and athletics department policies and procedures.


• Supervise and assist in the daily operation of the athletic training facilities


• Under the direction of the team physician perform injury evaluations, rehabilitate, treat and prevent student-athlete injuries.


• Travel with various athletic teams, provide practice and competition coverage as assigned.


• Provide supervision and direction to student workers working in the sports medicine department.


• Serve on University committees as appointed.

Skills and Abilities:

• Be able to lift up to 40 lbs and prolonged periods of standing.


• Strong interpersonal skills, effective communicator, good time manager.


• Successfully work with a diverse group of students, coaches, parents, medical personnel and University Administrators.


• Be able to work under time pressure and stressful situations.


• Work a variety of hours and travel extensively with various athletic teams as scheduled.