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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for athletic counseling in Michigan is $43,484.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,900.00 and $48,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Athletic Counseling job involves providing mental health support, performance counseling, and emotional guidance to athletes. Professionals in this role help athletes manage stress, develop coping strategies, improve motivation, and enhance overall well-being. They may work with individuals or teams to address issues such as performance anxiety, injury recovery, and personal challenges. Athletic counselors often collaborate with coaches, trainers, and medical professionals to support an athlete's holistic development.

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As an Athletic Counselor, your daily responsibilities often include conducting one-on-one or group counseling sessions with athletes to address mental health, performance anxiety, or stress management issues. You may collaborate closely with coaches, trainers, and medical staff to develop tailored action plans that support athletes' psychological resilience and overall well-being. Documentation of sessions, progress tracking, and ongoing assessment of athletes' mental health are also integral parts of the role. By providing both preventative and responsive support, you play a key role in helping athletes perform at their best and maintain a healthy balance between sports and personal life.

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To excel in Athletic Counseling, you need a deep understanding of sports psychology, counseling techniques, and typically a relevant master's degree or licensure in counseling or psychology. Familiarity with assessment tools for mental health and performance, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods and athlete-specific screening instruments, is often required. Strong interpersonal skills, active listening, and cultural sensitivity help establish trust and rapport with athletes from diverse backgrounds. These competencies are crucial for effectively supporting athletes' mental well-being and optimizing their performance under pressure.

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Infographic showing various Athletic Counseling job openings in Michigan as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,484 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Certified Athletic Trainer - Physical Therapy

Munson Healthcare

Benzonia, MI • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Munson Healthcare rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 124 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

452nd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Company Description
Location: Benzie Central Schools
Schedule: Full Time - Varied Hours Based on the athletic schedules - 30 hours at the school, and 10 hours at the Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center in Frankfort
More Than Just Care, It's Community
Imagine doing meaningful work in a place where people vacation. That's life at Munson Healthcare - northern Michigan's largest healthcare system, with eight award-winning community hospitals serving over half a million residents across 29 counties.
If you want a career in healthcare and a lifestyle most people only dream about - with freshwater lakes, scenic trails, charming downtowns, a vibrant arts scene, and endless outdoor adventures - you might just be Munson Material. To us, that means teammates who live by our values of excellence, teamness, positivity, creativity, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our patients and each other. Join a team that delivers outstanding care in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
Invested in You
  • Grow: Tuition reimbursement, in-person and online development, and access to our career hub to help you advance.
  • Thrive: Full benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, employee discounts, and free individual retirement counseling.
  • Be Well: Free wellness platform for you and your family, plus personalized support for personal or family challenges.
  • Be Heard: Share your ideas and help shape the way we work through improvement huddles, employee surveys, and town hall meetings

Job Description
  • You will work with a small close-knit Sports Medicine team that support and encourage each other.
  • You will be supported by the Sports Medicine Director and Outpatient rehab Director/designee.
  • You will provide athletic training services for the student athletes at Manistee Community Middle and High Schools.
  • You will work side by side with leaders and mentors that teach new skills providing personal growth and promotional opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications
  • Four-year bachelor's degree in athletic training or related study
  • Certification as an athletic trainer
  • Licensed in Athletic Training

Additional Information
Are you Munson Material? Apply today!
Munson Healthcare requires all employees be vaccinated or have lab confirmed immunity for Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella. MHC also requires all employees to receive a flu vaccine during the flu season in the year that they are hired and annually thereafter, or receive an approved medical or religious exemption.

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Munson Healthcare is Northern Michigan's largest regional healthcare provider. We serve 30 Michigan counties with 8 community-based hospitals each with a system of outlying primary care and specialty clinics. We are committed to improving lives in those communities and invite you to become part of that mission by choosing Munson for your career in healthcare.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Traverse City, MI, US

Year founded

1925

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