Manager, Athletic Training
The Manager of Athletic Training at Confidential Client is a licensed Athletic Trainer responsible for supporting and coordinating athletic training services across clinical and outreach settings. This role involves operational management, staff mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and fostering collaboration with community partners to enhance sports medicine program growth and clinical excellence.
About Careertakes
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About the Role
The Manager, Athletic Training is an early-career leadership pathway for a licensed Athletic Trainer (AT). Working with the Athletic Training leadership team, you will support program growth, coordinate clinical and outreach services, and help deliver sports medicine care across clinical, secondary school, collegiate, and community settings for a confidential client in Bridgewater, NJ.
What You’ll Love
- Competitive pay (estimated)
- Annual PTO, sick time, and holiday pay
- 401(k) with match after 1 year
- Medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits
- Assistance with personal liability insurance
- Continuing education reimbursement (up to $800 annually)
- Athletic training mentorship and in-house education initiatives
- Access to 25+ complimentary CEUs annually
- Supportive leadership and professional development support
- Tuition discounts for employees and their families
- Company discounts, discounted CPR certification rates, and discounted gym membership options
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE‑accredited program
- BOC certification completion and maintenance of required CEUs
- Current New Jersey Athletic Trainer license (required)
- New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) clearance for school work; equivalents for other states as applicable
- Current BLS certification
- Personal liability insurance (maintained)
- Flexibility to respond to operational needs outside of standard business hours
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
What You’ll Do
- Support Athletic Training leadership with departmental operations: administrative workflows, scheduling systems, partner communications, documentation, and supply inventory
- Maintain departmental trackers and resources; coordinate meetings and follow-up on priorities
- Assist with coordination of per‑diem athletic trainers: staffing requests, scheduling, open‑shift coverage, recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, and compliance tracking
- Monitor staffing needs and program performance; identify opportunities to improve efficiency and retention
- Collaborate on quality improvement and process improvement initiatives related to athletic training services
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional guidance to athletic trainers; foster a collaborative team environment
- Assist with coordination of full‑time outreach athletic trainers and gradually assume additional management responsibilities
- Lead and participate in staff meetings, in‑services, and educational initiatives
- Help develop new clinical services, patient programs, educational resources, and community outreach initiatives
- Build and maintain regional relationships with athletic directors, school/site administrators, physicians, and other stakeholders
- Provide float athletic training support and substitute coverage across outreach partnerships as needed
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence‑based practices, legislative and regulatory updates, and clinical standards
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and service line growth
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensure in additional regional states (e.g., NY or PA) preferred
- Prior experience in program coordination, staffing oversight, or clinical leadership
- Demonstrated experience with quality improvement or project leadership
- Comfortable using scheduling and documentation systems; strong MS Office skills
Compensation (Estimated)
- Estimated base salary: $64,176 per year — provided by the source as an estimate and not a guarantee. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, licensure, and role specifics.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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