Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Kessler Rehabilitation Center • Toms River, NJ

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About The Position

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a per diem Athletic Trainer to support athletic partners throughout South Jersey. The role provides coverage for high school, collegiate, and hockey athletics within a sports medicine network. Partner organizations include St. Rose High School in Belmar/Wall Township, Georgian Court University in Lakewood, and NJ Titans / Garden State Gamblers in Middletown and Brick.

Athletic trainers may also have opportunities to work in industrial sports medicine, ergonomic assessments and workplace injury prevention, functional movement screening, Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET), occupational health and wellness initiatives, and leadership and program development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) certification.
• Current New Jersey Athletic Trainer state license or eligibility for licensure; the posting states applicants must be NJ-licensed athletic trainers or upcoming new graduates.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with athletes, coaches, physicians, therapists, and athletic department personnel.
• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently and lift 50 pounds alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day or shift.
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written directions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and community.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing athletes, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in accordance with state labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for athletic practices, competitions, tournaments, and events.
• Assess and manage athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Administer first aid and emergency care when needed.
• Support concussion baseline testing and return-to-play programs.
• Conduct athlete screenings and injury prevention initiatives.
• Collaborate with coaches, athletic directors, physicians, and rehabilitation professionals.
• Maintain documentation and injury tracking records.
• Assist with sports medicine education and community outreach efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level