Manager, Athletic Training

JAG Physical Therapy•Bridgewater, NJ

About The Position

The Manager of Athletic Training is a licensed Athletic Trainer who supports sports medicine program growth and healthcare delivery across clinical, secondary school, collegiate, professional, and emerging patient-care and risk-reduction settings. This entry-level management pathway includes training in organizational responsibilities handled by the Athletic Training Leadership team. The role supports departmental operations and coordination of per diem and full-time outreach athletic trainers, contributes to quality and process improvement, and provides mentorship and professional guidance. It also helps develop clinical services, educational resources, and community outreach initiatives; builds relationships with regional partners; and provides float and substitute athletic training coverage. The position requires staying current with evidence-based practices and relevant professional, regulatory, and clinical developments. Availability outside standard business hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, may be needed for operational support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Athletic Training from a CAATE-approved program and completion of BOC certification.
Maintain BOC-required continuing education units for each certification period, which occurs every two years.
Current New Jersey Athletic Trainer licensure.
New Jersey Department of Education clearance for working in secondary schools.
Current BLS certification.
Maintain personal liability insurance.
Flexibility and adaptability to adjust to changing situations.
Availability to respond to operational needs outside standard business hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Additional Athletic Trainer licensure in New York and/or Pennsylvania.
New York and Pennsylvania equivalents to New Jersey Department of Education clearance, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Support Athletic Training leadership with daily departmental operations, including administrative workflows, scheduling systems, partner communications, documentation, and supply inventory.
Maintain departmental trackers and resources; coordinate meetings and events; and follow up on outstanding tasks and priorities.
Coordinate day-to-day operations of the per diem athletic training program, including staffing requests, scheduling, open-shift coverage, recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, compliance tracking, team communications, and program engagement.
Monitor staffing needs, coverage hours, and program performance, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, retention, and service delivery.
Collaborate on quality-improvement initiatives and process-improvement projects; help develop, implement, and evaluate improvement plans; and lead assigned small-group initiatives and projects.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional guidance to athletic trainers to support clinical development, professional growth, and leadership skills.
Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages accountability, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement.
Assist with operational coordination of full-time outreach athletic trainers, including staffing and coverage, onboarding, team communications, professional development, and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
Gradually assume additional responsibilities for designated aspects of full-time team coordination and management.
Participate in and lead departmental staff meetings, in-services, and educational initiatives.
Lead and contribute to athletic training small groups, facilitating collaboration, progress toward departmental goals, and completion of assigned initiatives.
Assist in developing and implementing clinical services, patient/client care programs, educational resources, and community outreach initiatives that support the service line’s growth and strategic goals.
Build and maintain regional relationships with athletic trainers, athletic directors, school and site administrators, physicians, and other stakeholders, strengthening collaboration among physical therapy services, athletic training services, and community partners.
Provide float athletic training support across outreach partnerships and substitute coverage for other athletic trainers as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, clinical standards, and developments in athletic training and healthcare; participate in continuing education, in-services, and professional development.
Stay informed about legislative, regulatory, reimbursement, ethical, and clinical practice developments affecting the profession and incorporate relevant updates into practice.
Remain available to respond to departmental operational needs outside standard business hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental operations, team development, and service-line growth.