Athletic Trainer: Coordinator, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Community Svcs

Company: Summa Health
Location: Akron
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Under the direction of the service line and Sports Health leadership, provides community support and partnership with internal and external departments. Provides coordination, mentoring and development of the sports health staff located in the community. Responsible for community programming related to AED Education, CPR Education, and community events such as pickleball tournaments, sports symposiums, community wellness activities. Assists the medical director and orthopedic service line system director and Sports Medicine manager as requested, with the coordination of community based projects. Responsible for assisting the Sports Medicine Manager with community outreach planning Coordinates with other departments to provide services linked to the Sports Health program to ensure program objectives are met. Provides direct athletic training coverage for events at local high school; works in direct patient care 70-80% time depending on the seasonal sports health needs. Formal Education Required: a. Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required; equivalent experience in strength training or nursing will be considered Experience and Training Required: a. Three (3) years experience of direct athletic training experience at community level. b. Sports medicine experience through clinical background or practice management exposure preferred. c. Experience with development of community based programs preferred. d. Licensed by Ohio OTPTAT Board as an athletic trainer 3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications: a. Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. b. Ability to work well within a team environment, with physicians, clinicians, all levels of community personnel and programs. c. Ability to effectively interact with patients/customers with the understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity. 4. Level of Physical Demands: a. Very Heavy: Exerts in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects. b. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate specialized equipment and fabricate pads, splints, preventative taping/bracing, etc. c. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination d. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time e. Requires exposure to communicable disease, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other potentially hazardous conditions common to a clinical environment f. Requires adequate vision and hearing to normal range g. Must be able to continuously stand and walk; frequently squat, climb stairs, bend to the floor, reach over the shoulder, kneel, twist, sit, stand and remain in uncomfortable positions for prolonged periods of time h. May be required to drive to other locations and support other schools Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled $23.22/hr - $34.83/hr The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits. Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Supplemental Life and AD&D Dependent Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Retirement Savings Plan Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Education Assistance Daily Pay

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