Head Athletic Trainer - Cranbrook Upper School

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world’s leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook “the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America” and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the overall prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide on-site injury care and evaluation; refer to parents and/or medical facilities as needed per stated school and athletic department policies; this includes practices and contests both home and away (where possible and recommended by injury potential).
Pre-practice and contest preparation – taping, modalities, etc.
Establish and maintain liaison with team physicians, and family physicians as needed, to provide:
- Pre-competition physical examination and health history updates
- Follow up injury care to include modalities available in the training room
- Rehabilitation programs
- Safe return to participation
- Assistance with programs pertaining to the health and well-being of students
- Physician coverage of competition
Perform pre-season concussion baseline assessments.
Develop, review and implement a comprehensive emergency plan for practice and competition sites.
Maintain complete documentation of all necessary records and procedures to meet legal standards
Maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies; prepare purchase orders for equipment and supplies within budget target.
Assist with the selection, fitting and maintenance of protective equipment.
Supervision of the athletic training facility; recommend improvements in the facility and additional athletic training equipment and modalities.
Organize, implement and instruct an athletic training internship program in cooperation with college and university programs and local medical facilities and programs; coordinate special event coverage as required.
Advise coaches on proper prevention of athletic injuries: implementation of conditioning programs (cardiovascular, overuse injuries, strength and power); nutrition and other good-health habits (hygiene, chemical awareness).
Develop and maintain proper communication with the athletic office, nurses, other school offices as needed, parents and coaches; to include composing and distributing to school officials an athletic injury report as needed.
Participation in professional development activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Create the schedule for and oversee the daily activities of Part-Time Assistant Athletic Trainer and Student Athletic Trainer Interns when applicable.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience, OR a Master’s degree and three years of experience (preferably in an independent, secondary or collegiate school environment).
National Athletic Trainers Association Membership
Certification from Board of Certification for Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer Licensure in the State of Michigan
Basic Life Support Certification
Computer skills which include data management, email, Microsoft Office, ability to use the school’s approved Electronic Medical Records System.
Ability to work within a team setting of athletic department administration, coaches, school personnel, team physicians, families, family physicians.
The ability to display a level of judgment and problem-solving ability required to perform the functions of this position is paramount.
A valid Michigan driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record is required.

The salary for this full-time position starts at $60k+ based on experience.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, and retirement programs with employer contribution. We also offer generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays, employee discounts, and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter.