Part-Time, Temporary, Non-Exempt , Temporary Pool
JOB SUMMARY: Saginaw Valley State University, a Division II institution, is seeking on-call, certified Athletic Trainers to serve as an assistant to and be directly responsible to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in performing direct supervision of student-athletes and SVSU athletic camps participants on the SVSU campus. SVSU has 19 intercollegiate sports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide the highest level of healthcare to all SVSU student-athletes and camp participants.
Maintain Board of Certification (BOC) and Michigan state licensure requirements.
Maintain positive communications and relationships with SVSU athletic department personnel.
Assist the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Sports Medicine with special events.
Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Sports Medicine.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Supervision is received from the Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Sports Medicine.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field is required.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board Certification and Michigan state licensure required.
First Aid and CPR certified
Experience and ability to positively interact with diverse student populations and groups.
Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to work nights and weekends.
One year of experience in athletic training field.
Computer competency and skills
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Graduation from a CAAHEP accredited program.
Graduate of an accredited or NATA approved curriculum
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed both in an office environment, which is not exposed to adverse conditions, and outside where there are no protections from the weather.
About SVSU:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its nearly 8,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. For six consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2021).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2021). SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website http://www.svsu.edu.
