Mgr, Athletic Training Svcs

Baptist Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Manager, Athletic Training Services for a remote field role with a flexible schedule. Lead a team of Athletic Trainers serving partner schools and community events, ensuring clinical compliance and best-practice patient care.

The candidate will oversee staff development, mentor teams, and build strong community partnerships while supporting operational efficiency and growth across contracted sites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading athletic training staff.
• Ability to mentor and develop teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate Staff Athletic Trainers to foster growth.
• Oversee emergency action plans and safety protocols for contracted schools and events.
• Build relationships with physicians, PT partners, EMS, and community groups.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and utilization of Athletic Trainers (including PRN).
• Recruit, interview, and onboard Athletic Trainers ensuring licensure and certification compliance.
• Conduct site visits and provide ongoing staff mentorship and support.
• Monitor documentation standards, patient care quality, and customer service excellence.
• Manage department resources, expenses, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership for program operations and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Staff development

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Manager, Athletic Training Services

Remote Field Role | Flexible Schedule

Are you an experienced Athletic Trainer who is passionate about leadership, mentorship, and advancing athletic healthcare services? Baptist Health is seeking a Manager, Athletic Training Services to lead a team of Athletic Trainers serving partner schools, athletic organizations, and community events. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on athlete health and safety while developing and supporting a growing team of professionals.

Position Summary

The Manager of Athletic Training Services oversees Staff Athletic Trainers who provide athletic training services at partner institutions and contracted events. This role ensures clinical compliance, promotes best practices in patient care, supports athlete safety initiatives, and fosters strong community relationships.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a servant leader who excels at developing teams, building community partnerships, and ensuring exceptional patient care. They are highly organized, compassionate, and committed to supporting both staff and athletes through collaboration, mentorship, and operational excellence.

About Baptist Health Medical Group

Baptist Health Medical Group is a physician-led group established on a foundation of compassionate care and clinical excellence. Guided by this commitment to compassion and excellence, our teams of physicians, advanced practice professionals, nurses, clinicians and office staff work together to meet every patient’s total healthcare needs.

As part of Baptist Health’s extensive network of comprehensive healthcare services, Baptist Health Medical Group is committed to providing the community easy access to integrated care. Our expansive range of practices offer close-to-home locations and convenient appointment options.

Providing expert care in over 18 areas of focus — from primary care to specialty institutes — Baptist Health Medical Group includes more than 600 physicians and advanced practice professionals.

Health Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Benefits Package that Includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Car Insurance
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL BENEFITS START DAY ONE

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate Staff Athletic Trainers while fostering professional growth and development.
• Oversee emergency action plans and safety protocols for contracted schools, venues, and athletic events.
• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, physical therapy partners, EMS agencies, and community organizations.
• Manage staffing needs, scheduling, and utilization of staff and PRN Athletic Trainers.
• Recruit, interview, and onboard Athletic Trainers while ensuring licensure and certification compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits and provide ongoing support and mentorship to assigned staff.
• Monitor documentation standards, patient care quality, and customer service excellence.
• Manage department resources, expenses, supplies, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure effective program operations and strategic growth.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Current Athletic Trainer license in the State of Alabama in good standing.
• Current ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider, or equivalent certification required by the Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers.

Experience

• Experience in athletic training or a related field.
• Leadership, mentoring, and team management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.