Athletic Trainer I Detroit, MI, United States | req3485 Posted on: 7/16/2026 Athletic Trainer I Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Athletic Trainer I at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan w students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): Job Purpose The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for assisting in the administration, direction, operation and coverage of a NCAA sports medicine department for 19 men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams. Essential Functions Candidates will work in conjunction with the Wayne State University medical staff and coordinate with head coaches, strength and conditioning staff and team physicians in regard to effective preventive, treatment and rehabilitation programs for injured or ill student-athletes to instruct, detail, identify rehabilitative injuries and treatments. Candidate will instruct/work with student athletes in recommended preventive, treatment and rehabilitation programs w applicable. Candidate will assist in the education of student-athletes, coaches and staff on all medical issues, on- going care and treatment, drug and alcohol education and testing and proper nutritional education, including information on supplements and medications. Candidate will assist in the creation, maintenance and confidentiality of proper records, databases and information. Candidate will assist in the operations and maintenance of all equipment and make recommendations regarding the purchase and usage of all supplies. Candidate will assist in the review of all risk management issues. Candidate will understand and comply with all NCAA, GLIAC, and University rules and regulations. Candidate will assist in the instruction and supervision of graduate assistants and students and maintaining a working relationship with the Wayne State University Department of Kinesiology and School of Medicine and area physicians. Additional and/or related duties as assigned.

WORK CONTEXT

Job Reports to: Vice President/AVP/Dean.

Customer Accountability:

Interfaces with customers inside the S/C/D. Freedom to

Act:

Subject to regular review by supervisor.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation or related field preferred. Current National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Certification required. Experience At least two (2) years of previous athletic training experience at the collegiate or professional level required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

BINESS KNOWLEDGE

A thorough knowledge of GLIAC, and University rules and regulations.

TEAMWORK

Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues within the division and other units.

School/College/Division:

H90 - Athletics Primary department: H9001 - Athletics Employment type: Regular Employee Job type: Full Time Job category: Academic/Faculty Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Annual Salary Working conditions: This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between WSU and the WSU Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Job openings:

Number of openings: 1 Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.