Athletic Training Recruiter
Planned Systems International · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $85,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Recruit Certified Athletic Trainers for military health programs.
- Leverage athletic training background and network.
- Manage full recruitment lifecycle.
- Develop recruiting strategies and talent pipelines.
- Support military readiness and healthcare outcomes.
About the role
Athletic Training Recruiter
Planned Systems International, Inc. (PSI) is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Athletic Training Recruiter to join our established internal Corporate Talent Acquisition team to support the hiring and staffing efforts for our nationwide military health and human performance programs. This opportunity is ideal for Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) who are passionate about the profession and interested in transitioning into a rewarding recruiting and talent acquisition career while continuing to support fellow athletic trainers nationwide.
In this role, you will leverage your athletic training background, professional network, and understanding of the AT profession to recruit Certified Athletic Trainers supporting our rapidly growing military health and human performance programs across the country. You’ll partner directly with program leadership and recruiting teammates to identify, engage, and hire high-quality ATCs who help improve soldier readiness, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and overall performance for our nation’s active-duty military personnel.
This is an exciting opportunity to stay connected to the athletic training profession while expanding your career into recruiting, healthcare staffing strategy, and talent acquisition operations.
Essential Functions And Job Responsibilities
- Recruit Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) for nationwide military health and performance programs.
- Utilize your understanding of the athletic training profession to engage, evaluate, and connect with qualified ATCs.
- Build relationships within the athletic training community through professional associations, networking groups, universities, conferences, and social media platforms.
- Source, identify, pre-screen, and recommend qualified candidates for interviews.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including: Gathering hiring requirements, Drafting and posting job descriptions, Sourcing and screening candidates, Coordinating interviews, Creating candidate submission summaries, Driving offer negotiations.
- Develop creative recruiting strategies and talent pipelines for athletic training and healthcare-related positions.
- Serve as a trusted resource and career advisor to athletic trainers exploring career opportunities within military and tactical healthcare settings.
- Create engaging recruitment advertising and participate in virtual and in-person job fairs, conferences, and recruiting events.
- Partner with hiring managers and program leadership to support staffing priorities and hiring initiatives.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity within the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, OFCCP requirements, company policies, and recruiting best practices.
- Participate in regular recruiting meetings, provide status updates, and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Support additional recruiting initiatives and projects across PSI and its subsidiaries as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required; additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential strongly preferred.
- Prior experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer, healthcare recruiter, or in a relationship-driven professional role preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Interest in recruiting, talent acquisition, and career development.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to learn recruiting systems and processes quickly.
- Professional, team-oriented mindset with strong customer service skills.
- Occasional travel will be required for conferences, recruiting events, or orientations.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with military, tactical, collegiate, industrial, or sports performance populations.
- Previous recruiting, staffing, or talent acquisition experience.
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS), preferably iCIMS.
- Existing network within the athletic training profession.
- Experience attending or participating in NATA or athletic training conferences/events.
- Government contracting or healthcare staffing experience is a plus.
Why This Role is Great for Athletic Trainers:
- This position is designed for athletic trainers who enjoy building relationships, mentoring others, networking, and helping fellow ATCs grow their careers.
- It offers an opportunity to stay connected to the athletic training profession.
- Continue supporting military readiness and healthcare outcomes.
- Utilize your AT knowledge in a new and impactful way.
- Develop experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, and healthcare staffing.
- Work remotely or in a professional corporate environment.
- Expand your long-term career opportunities beyond clinical practice.
Company Benefits
PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.
EEO Commitment
It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com , or by dialing 703-575-8400.
Key skills/competency
- Athletic Training Recruiter
- Certified Athletic Trainer
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting
- Healthcare Staffing
- Military Health Programs
- Relationship Building
- Candidate Sourcing
- Applicant Tracking System
- Microsoft 365
Skills & topics
- Athletic Trainer
- Recruiter
- Talent Acquisition
- Military Health
- Healthcare Staffing
- ATC
- Relationship Management
- Sourcing
- Recruiting
- Hiring
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your ATC credential, recruiting experience, and relationship-building skills.
- Showcase your network: Emphasize your connections within the athletic training community.
- Demonstrate ATS proficiency: Mention experience with iCIMS or similar systems.
- Express interest in career transition: Clearly state your desire to move into talent acquisition.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Focus on communication, organization, and adaptability.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary responsibility of an Athletic Training Recruiter at Planned Systems International?
- The primary responsibility is to recruit Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) for PSI's nationwide military health and human performance programs, leveraging your athletic training background and network.
- What qualifications are strongly preferred for this Athletic Training Recruiter role?
- A Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) credential is strongly preferred, along with prior experience as an ATC, healthcare recruiter, or in a relationship-driven professional role.
- Can an Athletic Trainer transition into this recruiting role at PSI?
- Yes, this role is specifically designed for Certified Athletic Trainers interested in transitioning into a rewarding recruiting and talent acquisition career while supporting fellow ATCs.
- What kind of work environment can I expect as an Athletic Training Recruiter at PSI?
- You can expect to work remotely or in a professional corporate environment, with occasional travel for conferences and recruiting events.
- What are the benefits of this role for an Athletic Trainer?
- This role allows you to stay connected to the athletic training profession, support military readiness, utilize your AT knowledge in a new way, and expand career opportunities beyond clinical practice.
- What technical skills are important for the Athletic Training Recruiter position?
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel) and the ability to quickly learn recruiting systems and processes, including applicant tracking systems (ATS), are important.
- How does PSI support the professional growth of its employees?
- PSI invests in professional growth through courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs, and offers a competitive benefits package including a 401(k) with an employer match.
- What is the company's stance on equal employment opportunities?
- PSI is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.