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Athletic Coach positions in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your experience level. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019 and provides sponsorship, while the sports program, university, or club serves as your host employer.
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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Athletic Trainer Intern will work directly with coaches, physicians, athletic counseling and sports psychology personnel, sports dieticians, strength and conditioning personnel, and other allied health personnel to deliver comprehensive healthcare and lifetime wellness services for University of Michigan student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer Intern will have a wide-range of clinical and administrative daily responsibilities to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction, communication, and relationship building with coaching staff, strength and conditioning and sports performance personnel, physicians, fellow athletic trainers, other members of the medical community, and athletic administration; attending team practices and events; supervising other athletic trainers and athletic training students; assisting with various administrative duties; and performing other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Serve as a medical contact and liaison between members of the coaching staff, student-athletes, parents, physicians, members of the Student-Athlete Health & Welfare Team, other allied health personnel, and others for football and/or other assigned sport(s).
- Provide a high level of customer service and communication at all times to all entities.
- Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care and lifetime wellness services for student-athletes as assigned to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the supervision of team physicians.
- Attend assigned team practices, competitions, strength and conditioning sessions, and other team events as needed and/or directed.
- Maintain a safe environment for student-athletes to include decision-making involving the ability of student-athletes to safely return to practice or competition following an injury and/or illness and communicate participation status with the appropriate personnel.
- Medical documentation and record keeping.
- Counseling and education of student-athletes.
- Maintain the organization, administration, inventory, and staffing of athletic training facilities.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by the NCAA, Big 10 Conference, University of Michigan, and University of Michigan Department of Athletics.
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics and credentialing requirements of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and the State of Michigan Bureau of Health Care Services.
- Act as liaison with other members of the athletic department team in issues involving student-athletes, including compliance, academics, athletic counseling, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and others.
- Participate in special projects, committees, or other initiatives as assigned.
- Represent the University of Michigan and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at University, State, Regional, and national conferences and/or meetings as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervision, education, and preceptor of students enrolled in the athletic training education program.
Travel:
- Travel with Men's and/or Women's Basketball other assigned team(s) as needed and/or directed.
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or a related field.
- Compliance and understanding of Big Ten Conference and NCAA rules.
- Ability to champion a culture of innovative thought, life-long learning and continuous improvement.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures set forth by the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and other allied health personnel.
- Must possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills, innovation and creativity, adaptability, initiative and stress tolerance to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Must provide a high level of customer service.
- Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, nontraditional work hours, extended periods of time without days off, travel, and be on-call as a regular part of the position.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, work in various environmental conditions, and assist injured individuals on/off playing surfaces.
- Proven ability to multi-task, work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
- Ability to meet Continuing Education requirements as established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification and the State of Michigan.
- Eligible for athletic training licensure by the State of Michigan Bureau of Health Care Services.
- Familiarity with manual therapy techniques.
- Familiarity with sport specific injuries.
- Athletic Training Student preceptor experience.
- Working knowledge of electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated successful leadership and decision-making skills.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
279028
Working Title
Athletic Training Intern(TEMP)
Job Title
PERSONAL TRAINER (TEMP)
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Intercolleg Athletic
Department
Athletics
Posting Begin/End Date
6/17/2026 - 7/01/2026
Career Interest
Athletics
Temporary Job Opening
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Athletic Trainer Intern will work directly with coaches, physicians, athletic counseling and sports psychology personnel, sports dieticians, strength and conditioning personnel, and other allied health personnel to deliver comprehensive healthcare and lifetime wellness services for University of Michigan student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer Intern will have a wide-range of clinical and administrative daily responsibilities to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of student-athletes; pre-participation physicals; inventory management of supplies and equipment; maintaining medical records; completing required insurance claims; daily interaction, communication, and relationship building with coaching staff, strength and conditioning and sports performance personnel, physicians, fellow athletic trainers, other members of the medical community, and athletic administration; attending team practices and events; supervising other athletic trainers and athletic training students; assisting with various administrative duties; and performing other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Serve as a medical contact and liaison between members of the coaching staff, student-athletes, parents, physicians, members of the Student-Athlete Health & Welfare Team, other allied health personnel, and others for football and/or other assigned sport(s).
- Provide a high level of customer service and communication at all times to all entities.
- Clinical application and administration of comprehensive health care and lifetime wellness services for student-athletes as assigned to include the prevention, evaluation, management, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses under the supervision of team physicians.
- Attend assigned team practices, competitions, strength and conditioning sessions, and other team events as needed and/or directed.
- Maintain a safe environment for student-athletes to include decision-making involving the ability of student-athletes to safely return to practice or competition following an injury and/or illness and communicate participation status with the appropriate personnel.
- Medical documentation and record keeping.
- Counseling and education of student-athletes.
- Maintain the organization, administration, inventory, and staffing of athletic training facilities.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as defined by the NCAA, Big 10 Conference, University of Michigan, and University of Michigan Department of Athletics.
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics and credentialing requirements of the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) and the State of Michigan Bureau of Health Care Services.
- Act as liaison with other members of the athletic department team in issues involving student-athletes, including compliance, academics, athletic counseling, nutrition, strength and conditioning, and others.
- Participate in special projects, committees, or other initiatives as assigned.
- Represent the University of Michigan and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at University, State, Regional, and national conferences and/or meetings as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Supervision, education, and preceptor of students enrolled in the athletic training education program.
Travel:
- Travel with Men's and/or Women's Basketball other assigned team(s) as needed and/or directed.
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in athletic training or a related field.
- Compliance and understanding of Big Ten Conference and NCAA rules.
- Ability to champion a culture of innovative thought, life-long learning and continuous improvement.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures set forth by the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, coaches, student-athletes, physicians, and other allied health personnel.
- Must possess problem-solving and critical thinking skills, innovation and creativity, adaptability, initiative and stress tolerance to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Must provide a high level of customer service.
- Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, nontraditional work hours, extended periods of time without days off, travel, and be on-call as a regular part of the position.
- Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods, work in various environmental conditions, and assist injured individuals on/off playing surfaces.
- Proven ability to multi-task, work independently, prioritize, and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC).
- Ability to meet Continuing Education requirements as established by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification and the State of Michigan.
- Eligible for athletic training licensure by the State of Michigan Bureau of Health Care Services.
- Familiarity with manual therapy techniques.
- Familiarity with sport specific injuries.
- Athletic Training Student preceptor experience.
- Working knowledge of electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated successful leadership and decision-making skills.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration. Please review the full posting description for details.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
279028
Working Title
Athletic Training Intern(TEMP)
Job Title
PERSONAL TRAINER (TEMP)
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Intercolleg Athletic
Department
Athletics
Posting Begin/End Date
6/17/2026 - 7/01/2026
Career Interest
Athletics
Temporary Job Opening
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Athletic Coach
Document your coaching credentials before applying
Gather national coaching licenses, federation certifications, and competition records before reaching out to host employers. J-1 Specialist applicants need evidence of specialized expertise, and gaps in documentation are a common reason designated sponsors delay DS-2019 issuance.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist eligibility early
The J-1 Trainee category fits coaches within five years of completing a sports science or kinesiology degree. The Specialist category suits experienced coaches whose expertise comes primarily from career achievement rather than recent academic credentials.
Target host employers who have used J-1 programs before
NCAA athletic departments, professional sports academies, and resort recreation programs regularly host J-1 exchange visitors. Use Migrate Mate to filter Athletic Coach roles posted by employers with documented J-1 hosting history, saving time on outreach that leads nowhere.
Confirm the host employer will sign a training plan
Your designated sponsor requires a completed Training or Exchange Visitor Placement Plan signed by the host employer before issuing your DS-2019. Secure written employer commitment to co-sign this document before accepting any informal offer.
Check whether your coaching role triggers the two-year rule
Coaches funded by their home government or originating from countries on the State Department's Skills List may face a two-year home residency requirement after their exchange ends. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before making long-term U.S. career plans.
Negotiate program duration before the DS-2019 is issued
J-1 Trainee programs cap at 18 months and Specialist programs at the duration approved by the designated sponsor, up to five years for specialists. Request the longest defensible program duration upfront, because extending after issuance requires sponsor approval and additional processing time.
Athletic Coach J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an Athletic Coach role?
Most Athletic Coach positions fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you completed a sports science, kinesiology, or physical education degree within the past five years. Specialist applies if your coaching expertise comes from significant professional experience and recognized achievement rather than recent formal education. Camp-based coaching roles may qualify under the Camp Counselor category instead.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an Athletic Coach position?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 form and holds legal responsibility for your exchange program. The athletic department, sports academy, or club that hires you is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. The two are separate entities with distinct roles, and you must work with both to complete your visa process.
How do I find Athletic Coach host employers open to J-1 exchange visitors?
Many employers do not advertise J-1 compatibility in standard job listings, which makes targeted searching essential. Migrate Mate lets you search Athletic Coach roles and identify U.S. employers whose hiring patterns align with J-1 exchange visitor placements, reducing the time spent on outreach to organizations unfamiliar with the program.
Can I switch host employers during my J-1 Athletic Coach program?
Changing host employers mid-program requires your designated sponsor's approval and a revised or new DS-2019. The new host must agree to the training plan terms, and any gap in placement between employers can jeopardize your J-1 status. Notify your designated sponsor before making any employment change, not after.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Athletic Coaches?
It can, depending on two factors: whether your home country appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List for sports or physical education fields, and whether your participation was funded by your home or the U.S. government. If the requirement applies, you must return to your home country for two years before changing to most other U.S. visa categories, including H-1B visa or permanent residence.