Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Kessler Rehabilitation Center; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Per Diem Athletic Trainer to support a variety of athletic partners throughout South Jersey. This role offers exposure to high school, collegiate, and hockey athletics within a premier sports medicine network.

A NJ-licensed athletic trainer or eligible for licensure is required, along with NATA certification and CPR. Strong communication and collaboration with coaches, physicians, and rehab staff are essential for success in this per diem position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NATA certification required.
• Current NJ state license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with coaches, physicians, and rehabilitation professionals.

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.

Skills

NATA cert

NJ license

CPR cert

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• MUST be a NJ licensed athletic trainer or upcoming new grad to apply **

Kessler Rehabilitation Center

Position: Per Diem Athletic Trainer

Pay range: $45.00/hour

Location: South New Jersey

Kessler Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Per Diem Athletic Trainer to support a variety of athletic partners throughout South Jersey. This role offers exposure to high school, collegiate, and hockey athletics while working within one of the region's premier sports medicine networks.

Partner Organizations

St. Rose High School (Belmar/Wall Township, NJ)

A competitive high school athletic program with more than 20 sports and over 200 student-athletes.

Georgian Court University (Lakewood, NJ)

An NCAA Division II institution with a growing athletic program focused on student-athlete wellness and performance.

NJ Titans / Garden State Gamblers (Middletown & Brick, NJ)

Youth and junior hockey organizations providing year-round opportunities for athlete care, injury prevention, and performance support.

• 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.
• Bachelor's Degree required
• National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) certification required
• Current Athletic Trainer state license (or eligibility for licensure) in New Jersey
• Current CPR certification required
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with athletes, coaches, physicians, therapists, and athletic department personnel

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the 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 duration in accordance with state labor laws.