Associate Head Athletic Trainer Job at University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Treats injuries and recommends medical attention for athletes injured in sporting events. Provides injury preventative education to athletes and coaches and also provides rehabilitation of injuries through nutrition counseling and/or physical activities. Prepares necessary paperwork related to injury reports, insurance reports, training manuals, and budget needs. Organizes student-athlete physicals prior to sport participation and maintains student-athlete medical files. Perform other duties as assigned

Education: Acollege degree or four to eight years of work experience in a related field. Employment – Six months to two years of work experience in an administrative role. (Equivalent combination of education and employment). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Well-polished communication and interpersonal skills Excellent leadership and motivational skills Willing and able to drive 15-passenger vans

Physical Requirements: Job requires repetitive lifting of light weight objects with frequent bending and stooping, or repetitively lift average weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds). Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings. Willing and able to travel extensively. Licenses/

Certifications: Valid Driver's License; BOC Certified Athletic Trainer; State of Michigan Athletic Training License; American Red Cross First Aid Certification Commensurate with experience Anticipated Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM willing and able to work evenings and weekends.

Additional Information: Willing and able to travel extensively; willing and able to work evenings and weekends.

Summary: At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following: Medical Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes). The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year. Vision Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute$35 Comprehensive Eye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $70 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off Prescription Lenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses *Cannot be combined with insurance*Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Employee Assistance Program Provided to everyone in your household Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life and AD&DOne times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children Retirement Plan Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%. Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affinitive Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds. Pay Range Commensurate with experience undefined