Intern-Fixed Term

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Posted Date: Apr 21, 2026

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Not Provided
  • Years of Experience
    Not Provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
Big Ten (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Position Summary

The Athletic Training Residency is a paid, full-time 12-month advanced clinical training role at the MSU Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Clinic. This position is to bridge the gap between traditional athletic training roles and advanced clinical practice. You will work closely with physicians, athletic trainers, clinic staff and community providers to deliver high-quality patient care while gaining progressive responsibility in clinic decision-making, workflow coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Masters -Healthcare related field

Desired Degree

Masters

Minimum Requirements

Department History

Michigan State University Sports Medicine 2025–2026

Person Role

Brett Penning

Athletic Trainer (Wrestling, Men's Tennis)

Nicholas Richey

Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball)

LouAnne Jefferson

Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball/ M. Golf)

Matt King

Departing
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Football

Steve Gaul

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Rob Masterson

Director of Performance Nutrition

Jeff Kovan

Director of Sports Medicine and Performance/Primary Care Team Physician

Tom Mackowiak

Athletic Trainer/AT Clinical Education Coordinator (W. Golf)

Michigan State University Sports Medicine 2024–2025

Person Role

Mike McDonald

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach / Football

Shanteisha Pruitt

Athletic Trainer (Volleyball)

Rod Scott

Head Football Athletic Trainer

Justin Waas

Athletic Trainer (Baseball)

Brett Penning

Athletic Trainer (Wrestling, Men's Tennis)

Rob Masterson

Director of Performance Nutrition

Jeff Kovan

Director of Sports Medicine and Performance/Primary Care Team Physician

Tom Mackowiak

Athletic Trainer/AT Clinical Education Coordinator (W. Golf)

Michigan State University Sports Medicine 2023–2024

Person Role

Nicholas Richey

Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball)

LouAnne Jefferson

Athletic Trainer (Women's Basketball/ M. Golf)

Brett Penning

Athletic Trainer (Wrestling)

Jason Novak

Head Coach - Strength and Conditioning (Football)

Shanteisha Pruitt

Sports Medicine, Trainer

Sally Nogle

Director of Sports Medicine

Rob Masterson

Director of Performance Nutrition

Jeff Kovan

Director of Sports Medicine and Performance/Primary Care Team Physician

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