Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Women’s Resource Center is seeking a full-time graduate assistant for the 2026-2027 academic year with the possibility of continuing through a second year. The graduate Assistant must have earned a bachelor’s degree. This person will work under the supervision of the WRC Program Coordinator. The GA will provide event programming, teaching, facilitations, and administrative support for The Women’s Resource Center within the Office of Access and Opportunity. The GA will focus on implementing and managing the WRC Educational Programs. Other responsibilities include office support, event development and facilitation, managing student-led programs, fundraising, assessing WRC Program standards, and other duties as assigned by the WRC Program Coordinator and the Director of the Office of Access and Opportunity.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
• Provide athletic training care and services which include: the prevention, recognition and assessment, management and care, health counseling and education, and rehabilitation for injuries and illnesses to student-athletes within the EMU athletic program, under the direction of the Associate Athletic Director, Sports Medicine and the medical direction of the department of intercollegiate Team Physicians.
• Attend athletic practices and competitions in order to provide appropriate athletic training services to student-athletes in the intercollegiate athletic training program.
• Maintain all medical records of student-athletes participating in sports in the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of the athletic medical insurance policies and procedures.
• Initiate orders for needed supplies and equipment. Control and organize the inventory of supplies.
• Assist in maintaining the policies and procedures of the sports medicine department.
• Maintain National Athletic Trainers' Association Membership, Certification and Licensure in the State of Michigan.
• Provide clinical teaching experiences in accordance with Eastern Michigan University's Athletic Training Education Program and National Athletic Trainers' Association standards.
• Perform other related departmental duties as assigned and required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of athletic health care and athletic training program development, typically acquired through the completion of a Master's degree in athletic training or a related field, is necessary.

Certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer is required.

Must possess or be eligible for Athletic Trainer License in Michigan.

Experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate or professional sports level is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preceptor experience within an athletic training education program is preferred.

Certified membership in good standing with the National Athletic Trainers Association is preferred.

Special Instructions:

There are two openings for this role: one will support the Track and Field team, and the other will support the Women’s Soccer team.

Appointment Percentage:

100%