Athletic Trainer

2/16/2026

Full-Time position for the remainder of 2025-2026 school year

Reports to: Athletic Director (or designee)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Athletic Trainer. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Up to $10,000.00 in incentives (in addition to salary) for eligible candidates.

Please note: Work shift is variable and based upon needs of the school. The work location would primarily be located at Niles, High School Training room coverage 2:00pm to 4:00pm as well as event coverage.

Apply through Corewell at https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/job/R193394/Athletic-Trainer

Required Qualifications:

Hired through Corewell Health
Required Bachelor's Degree (Master’s preferred) or equivalent Completion of a CAATE approved athletic training education program within bachelors or masters program
Successful completion of competency based orientation program Required
1 year of relevant experience Related and progressively more responsible experience in all aspects of athletic training Required
CRT-Athletic Trainer, Certified - BOC Board of Certification and Accreditation Upon Hire required
LIC-Athletic Trainer License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
CRT-Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Certified (CSCS) - NSCA National Strength and Conditioning Association Upon Hire preferred Or CRT-Performance Enhancement Specialization, Certified (PES) - Upon Hire preferred Or CRT-Functional Movement Screen, Certified (FMS) - Upon Hire preferred Or CRT-Kinesio Taping Practitioner, Certified (CKTP) - Upon Hire preferred Or LIC-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire preferred

Essential Duties (non-prioritized):

Triage patients as directed by physicians, and other providers. Provides patient instruction as directed by physicians, and other providers. Collects and monitors patient data, reporting patient data and patient needs to physicians, and other providers. Documents care consistent with documentation guidelines.
Evaluates athletes’ physical condition, response and progress and discusses with appropriate physician, Lead Athletic Trainer or Manager. Interfaces with student athletes, parents, staff, coaches, physicians, athletic trainers, and auxiliary medical personnel for information exchange on status of athletes’ condition. Observes and assists the fitting of athletic equipment.
Responsible for the operation of treatment headquarters at practice and game sites, the modalities, equipment and supplies used in these treatment areas, as well as the general cleanliness of the athletic facilities and treatment areas.
Responsible for preparing the players for each practice and game by exercising, preventative taping and bandaging techniques, and overseeing the team warm-up and flexibility period. May be required to cover practices and contests (home and away) during the pre-season, regular season, and post-season. Further, summer out-of-season athletic training office hours will be expected. Will remain on 24-hour call during the time designated.
Responsible for working with the team Physician/Lead Athletic Trainer/Manager in planning, organization and implementation of pre-season (and post-season when indicated) physical examinations of all players. Will also work directly with the Team Physicians and coaching staffs to determine when it is medically safe for an ill or injured athlete to return to competition.
Rehabilitation of injured players following athletic injury or surgery is a primary concern of the Athletic Trainer. This responsibility must be followed by the Athletic Trainer from onset of injury, to the acquisition of a diagnosis by the Team Physician, through the conservative or surgical procedures necessary to provide the best possible outcome for the athlete, through a reconditioning program aimed at restoring the injured athlete to his/her pre-injury fitness level or a level determined by the Team Physician to allow the athlete to return to competition.
Reads pertinent literature, attends meetings and educational classes, and participates in professional associations as appropriate.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) or compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Director of Personnel, compliance.officer@nilesschools or 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.

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