Manager, Athletic Training

Manager, Athletic Training

The Manager of Athletic Training is a licensed Athletic Trainer (AT) who plays a key role in sports medicine program growth and is involved with the provision of healthcare care within the clinical, secondary school, collegiate, professional, and emerging patient care/risk reduction settings. The Manager position is an entry level pathway to Management. They will be trained in various organizational aspects within the responsibilities of the Athletic Training Leadership team.

Who We Are

JAG Physical Therapy’s care-first model of rehabilitation may be the change you are looking for! JAG Physical Therapy, a comprehensive outpatient, orthopedic physical therapy company with 185 facilities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, is seeking compassionate and motivated individuals to join our winning team! JAG has been honored by the area’s top publications as the best in the business based on growth and outcomes and is considered the Gold Standard for physical therapy care by the Metro area’s largest healthcare systems and insurance providers.

What You’ll Love About Us

• Competitive pay

• Annual PTO, Sick Time, Holiday Pay

• 401K (with match after 1 year)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other voluntary life and health benefits

• Assistance with personal liability insurance

• Professional Development Support

• • Continuing Education Reimbursement up to $800 annually

• • Athletic Training Mentorship

• • In-house education initiatives

• • Exclusive access to 25+ complimentary CEUs annually

• • Supportive Leadership

• • Tuition discounts for employees and their families

• Company discounts

• • Discounted CPR certification rates

• • Discounted gym membership with Crunch Fitness for employees and their families

• • TicketsAtWork and LifeMart company perks

• • Learning Experience childcare tuition discounts

• • Group legal benefits

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Athletic Training (CAATE Approved program) and completion of the BOC certification

• Maintain the BOC-required CEU’s per certification period (every two years)

• Current New Jersey Athletic Trainer licensure required; additional licensure in New York and/or Pennsylvania is preferred

• New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) clearance for working in secondary schools, along with any New York and Pennsylvania equivalent

• Current BLS certification

• Maintain Personal Liability Insurance

• Flexibility and adaptability necessary to adjust to fluid situations is a must

What You’ll Do

• Support AT leadership with day-to-day departmental operations, including administrative workflows, scheduling systems, partner communications, documentation, supply inventory, and other operational needs. Maintain departmental trackers and resources, coordinate meetings and events, and ensure timely follow-up on outstanding tasks and priorities.

• Assist with overseeing the day-to-day coordination of athletic trainers within JAG Physical Therapy’s per diem athletic training program, including staffing requests, scheduling, open-shift coverage, recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, compliance tracking, team communications, and ongoing program engagement. Monitor staffing needs, coverage hours, and program performance while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, retention, and service delivery.

• Collaborate with AT leadership on quality improvement initiatives and process improvement projects related to athletic training services. Help develop, implement, and evaluate improvement plans, take ownership of assigned projects, and lead small-group initiatives focused on departmental goals and clinical excellence.

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional guidance to athletic trainers, supporting their clinical development, professional growth, and leadership skills. Help foster a collaborative team environment that encourages accountability, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement.

• Assist with the operational coordination of JAG Physical Therapy’s full-time outreach athletic trainers, including staffing and coverage needs, 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 designated athletic training small groups, facilitating collaboration, progress toward departmental goals, and the successful completion of assigned initiatives.

• Assist in developing and implementing new clinical services, patient/client care programs, educational resources, and community outreach initiatives that support the growth and strategic goals of JAG Physical Therapy’s Athletic Training Service Line.

• Help strengthen collaboration between JAG Physical Therapy’s physical therapy services, athletic training services, and community partners by developing and maintaining regional relationships with local athletic trainers, athletic directors, school and site administrators, physicians, and other key stakeholders.

• Provide float athletic training support across JAG Physical Therapy’s outreach partnerships and assist with substitute coverage for other JAG athletic trainers as needed.

• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices, clinical standards, and emerging developments in athletic training and healthcare. Participate in continuing education courses, departmental in-services, and other professional development activities. Stay informed of legislative, regulatory, reimbursement, ethical, and clinical practice developments affecting the profession and incorporate relevant updates into practice.

• Maintain availability to respond to departmental operational needs outside of standard business hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, as necessary. Flexibility and responsiveness during these times are essential to support staffing, coverage, and departmental operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations, team development, and the continued growth of JAG Physical Therapy’s Athletic Training Service Line.

Important Disclaimer Notice

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment. What you’ll love about us section is based on full time employment with the company and is not guaranteed based on employment type.