What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Industrial Certified Athletic Training position at St. Joseph's/Candler?
Company Description St. Joseph’s/Candler in Savannah, Georgia is a nationally recognized Magnet-designated health system known for nursing excellence, advanced technologies, and clinical research. Its comprehensive network offers centers of excellence in oncology, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, women’s and children’s services, orthopedics, and other specialty areas. The Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion is one of the original health systems in the National Cancer Institute’s Community Cancer Centers Program, providing access to leading-edge clinical trials and treatments in local communities. As a not-for-profit, faith-based system comprising two of the oldest continuously operating hospitals in the United States, St. Joseph’s/Candler serves 33 counties across southeast Georgia and the South Carolina Low Country. Team members join a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality, compassionate care and community service.
Role Description The Manager, Industrial Certified Athletic Training is a full-time, on-site role based in Ellabell, GA. This role oversees industrial athletic training services for employees in a manufacturing environment, focusing on injury prevention, early intervention, and safe return-to-work strategies. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing job demands, designing and implementing exercise and conditioning programs, providing on-site first aid and injury evaluation, and coordinating care with healthcare providers when needed. The manager will collaborate closely with manufacturing leadership to develop safety initiatives, conduct ergonomic assessments, and recommend process improvements that reduce injury risk. Additional duties include supervising athletic training staff, maintaining documentation and compliance with regulatory and professional standards, educating employees on proper body mechanics and wellness practices, and contributing to program reporting and quality improvement efforts.
Qualifications
Role Description The Manager, Industrial Certified Athletic Training is a full-time, on-site role based in Ellabell, GA. This role oversees industrial athletic training services for employees in a manufacturing environment, focusing on injury prevention, early intervention, and safe return-to-work strategies. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing job demands, designing and implementing exercise and conditioning programs, providing on-site first aid and injury evaluation, and coordinating care with healthcare providers when needed. The manager will collaborate closely with manufacturing leadership to develop safety initiatives, conduct ergonomic assessments, and recommend process improvements that reduce injury risk. Additional duties include supervising athletic training staff, maintaining documentation and compliance with regulatory and professional standards, educating employees on proper body mechanics and wellness practices, and contributing to program reporting and quality improvement efforts.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated skills in Team Management, including supervising staff, coordinating schedules, mentoring, and fostering collaboration.
- Experience with Project Management to plan, implement, and evaluate industrial athletic training and safety initiatives.
- Strong Customer Service orientation to support employees, build trust with onsite teams, and respond effectively to concerns.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing environments, including understanding of production workflows, ergonomics, and workplace safety.
- Ability to apply Sales and relationship-building skills to promote program participation, present recommendations, and influence stakeholders.
- Current certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC) and eligibility for or possession of appropriate state licensure.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Athletic Training or a related field from an accredited program.
- Knowledge of occupational health, ergonomics, and musculoskeletal injury prevention in industrial settings.
- Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills, with proficiency in using electronic health or incident reporting systems.
- Ability to work on-site in Ellabell, GA, adapt in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.