Staff Athletic Trainer - Athletics

Grand Valley State University • Allendale, MI • 13h ago

Allendale, MI

Full Time

R104183

Grand Valley State University Athletics is anchored in the relentless pursuit of greatness. We are recruiting a staff athletic trainer to deliver high quality comprehensive healthcare to top-performing student-athletes competing at one of the most successful NCAA Division II institutions. This newly created full time (12-month) position will join our already robust healthcare team beginning June 1, 2026.

Our team consists of 10 full-time clinical athletic trainers, a non-clinical athletics healthcare administrator, 5 primary team physicians including a medical director and surgical director, 5 sport performance coaches, a full-time physical therapist, and an administrative assistant. We also work with a third-party administrator (TPA) for insurance claims.

The staff athletic trainer will provide comprehensive care with an emphasis on preventative strategies, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, rehabilitation, return to play progression and interdisciplinary collaboration under the direction of a physician and under the supervision of the Associate Athletics Director for Athletics Healthcare and Head Athletic Trainer. This individual will work within the guidelines set forth by Michigan Licensure, the GVSU Standards of Professional Practice, the BOC Professional Standard of Practice and the BOC Practice Domains and Tasks.

Our purpose is to provide the highest quality student-athlete centered health care and wellness to impact the student-athlete experience.

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.

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

Salary & Benefits

$50,000.00

https://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefits/executive-administrative-and-professional-staff-benefits-464.htm including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties

Provide athletics healthcare to the men's/women's cross country & track and field programs.

Evaluate, diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

Design and implement rehabilitation and return to play progressions.

Provide therapeutic interventions and utilize therapeutic modalities.

Recognize the presentation of concerning mental health symptoms and appropriately refer for support.

Communication and collaboration with sport performance coaches.

Coordination of care with other allied health care providers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Bachelor's degree.

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer.

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

Strong commitment to timely, accurate and complete electronic medical record keeping in compliance with FERPA and healthcare standards.

Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Motivated and open to sharing ideas for improvement.

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred

1 year of professional clinical athletic training experience in a collegiate environment.

Working Conditions

Normal clinical environment wi

Similar Jobs

Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift

Trane Technologies • Grand Rapids, MI • 3h ago

Hospital & Medical

At Trane Technologies TM and through our businesses including Trane ® and Thermo King ® , we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what's possible for a sustainable w...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Customer Service Representative

Management Business Solutions • Wyoming, MI • 4h ago

Management & Administrative

SUMMARY: Management Business Solutions is seeking a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our client's team as a Customer Service Representative in Grand Rapids, MI area. As a Customer Service Represen...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Category Manager

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI • 4h ago

Management & Administrative

About Corewell Health Our new name signals our bold commitment to health and wellness. At our core, we are here to help people be well so they can live their healthiest life possible. Through health care and health cover...

4h ago

Go to Apply

RENK America • Muskegon, MI • 11h ago

IT & Engineering

Lead Manufacturing Engineer About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on...

11h ago

Go to Apply

Nurse Tech 4E

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI • 11h ago

Hospital & Medical

About the unit 4E is a 24 bed Med/Surg unit at Blodgett Hospital that cares for the general medical and surgical patients. Employees are often drawn to 4E for the variety of patients and the team environment. Our staff b...

11h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.