A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The University of Michigan is now accepting applications for its 12-month Post-Graduate Athletic Training Fellowship program, beginning in June 2026. This non-accredited fellowship is designed to prepare athletic trainers for advanced clinical practice in sports medicine. Using an interdisciplinary model, the program incorporates evidence-based practices and focuses on enhancing healthcare quality for student-athletes, optimizing outcomes, and a robust human resource development component.

The University of Michigan Athletic Training Fellowship offers a comprehensive opportunity for licensed athletic trainers to further develop their clinical expertise, preparing them for clinical and leadership roles in the field of sports medicine. This opportunity will provide autonomous athletic team care, coverage and travel. Athletic Training Fellows will gain further education with a variety of multidisciplinary settings, including clinical education, interprofessional education (IPE), research, grand rounds, labs and dedicated sports assignments. The program is built on a foundation of mentorship, clinical skills development, and growth in administrative and interpersonal areas, facilitated through a micro-mentorship program.

While we expect entry-level candidates to possess foundational knowledge and demonstrate initial competency in the CAATE standards, the mission of the fellowship is to address any gaps in knowledge, skill, and application of these standards. The program focuses on refining performance metrics essential for athletic trainers working in a collegiate sports medicine environment, ensuring fellows are equipped to provide advanced care and leadership in this setting. 

Fellows will be paired with multiple mentors for individualized guidance throughout the program. The mentorship program is designed to help fellows refine their career plans, enhance their clinical skills, and expand their professional network. Mentors will support fellows in meeting their professional goals and provide ongoing feedback to ensure growth and success.

The program will include regular assessments through a feedback loop, allowing fellows to provide input on their experiences and stakeholders to provide insights to the fellows to boost goal attainment. Fellows will also participate in quarterly visits with the program director and undergo performance evaluations and reflections as part of the program's culture of supporting growth personally and professionally.

Clinical Education:

• Transition to Practice Orientation.
• Documentation Advanced Eduction and Training.
• Comprehensive Hands On Training in Spinal and Pelvic Muscle Energy Technique.
• Comprehensive Hands on Training in Manual Therapy Techniques including but not limited to Graston Technique, Taping, Sports Massage, Active Isolated Stretching, and Advanced Joint Mobilizations.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response.
• Introduction and Practice in Athletic Movement Framework (AMIF) and Adaptive Movement Chain (AMC).
• Collaborative Interdisciplinary Care Within a Sports Performance Model.
• Grand Rounds: Clinicians Corner.
• Advanced Rehabilitative Strategies: Blood Flow Restriction Therapy, Advanced Hip Rehabilitation Strategies.
• Mental Health, First Aid and Crisis Management.
• Concussion Evaluation, Testing, and Management Strategies for Recovery.
• Pain Education.
• Patient Reported Outcome Measures.
• Advanced Therapeutic Modalities.
• Drug Testing.
• Human Resources (HR) Development.
  • Professional Profile HR Project, MicroMentorship, Development and Use of Effective Communication, Education, Tips and Tricks the Human Resources Perspectives you Need to Know

Possible Team Assignments:

• TBD

• Masters Degree in Athletic Training or a related field.
• Current or be eligible for certification by the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Current or be eligible for licensure as an athletic trainer within the State of Michigan.
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• Appropriate training and adherence to common regulatory requirements of healthcare providers (e.g. OSHA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Appropriate training and knowledge of medical documentation and electronic medical records.
• Ability to move objects in excess of 50 lbs and remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: 

Generous time off 
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting 
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance 
Life insurance 
Long-term disability coverage 
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Applicants should submit applications by February 16th, 2026 for maximal consideration. The fellowship committee will not be reaching out to any candidates until after the aforementioned deadline.
• The applicant will be responsible for creating a one (1) minute video answering the following prompt:
  'introduce yourself and tell us why you feel you are a strong candidate for this position'. This video needs to be submitted with your application or you will not be considered for the position.
• Please make sure you include three (3) references, one must include a clinical preceptor or supervisor.
• The interview process will involve a two step interview process.
• A 60 minute formal zoom interview.
• An on-campus group formal interview with the entire staff.
• Qualified applicants will be subject to a background check and may be required to travel to Ann Arbor, MI for an on-campus interview.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

All applications for this position must be received by February 16th, 2026.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.