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How much do seasonal athletic trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal athletic trainer in Rome, GA is $26.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $29.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a seasonal athletic trainer?

Seasonal Athletic Trainers are certified healthcare professionals who provide injury prevention, emergency care, clinical evaluation, and rehabilitation services to athletes during specific sports seasons. They typically work with sports teams, schools, or recreational programs on a temporary or part-time basis, often during peak competition periods. Their role is crucial for ensuring athlete safety and optimal performance throughout the season. Seasonal Athletic Trainers collaborate closely with coaches, physicians, and athletes to manage injuries and promote overall wellness.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a seasonal athletic trainer?

To thrive as a Seasonal Athletic Trainer, you need a solid understanding of injury assessment, rehabilitation, and prevention, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in athletic training and a current ATC (Athletic Trainer Certified) credential. Familiarity with taping techniques, first aid equipment, and injury documentation systems like EMR is important. Strong communication, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure are vital soft skills for collaborating with coaches and caring for athletes in dynamic environments. These skills ensure athlete safety, effective injury management, and a positive team dynamic during demanding sports seasons.

What are some common challenges faced by seasonal athletic trainers, and how can they best prepare for them?

Seasonal Athletic Trainers often face challenges such as managing a high volume of athletes in a condensed timeframe, adapting quickly to new teams or sports environments, and maintaining effective communication with coaches and medical staff. Preparation is key—staying organized, familiarizing yourself with emergency action plans, and quickly building rapport with athletes can help you succeed. Additionally, being proactive about self-care and time management is essential, as the seasonal nature of the role can mean long hours during peak periods.

What is the difference between Seasonal Athletic Trainer vs Athletic Trainer?

AspectSeasonal Athletic TrainerAthletic Trainer
CertificationsCertified Athletic Trainer (ATC)Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)
Work EnvironmentSports seasons, schools, sports teamsSchools, clinics, sports teams, hospitals
Employer & IndustrySports organizations, schools, collegesHealthcare facilities, schools, sports teams
Search & Comparison IntentSeasonal athletic trainer roles, sports trainer jobsFull-time athletic trainer roles, healthcare jobs

Seasonal Athletic Trainers typically work during specific sports seasons for schools or teams, focusing on injury prevention and treatment. Athletic Trainers may work year-round in various settings, including healthcare facilities and schools. Both roles require certification and share similar credentials, but Seasonal Athletic Trainers have a more limited, seasonal scope compared to full-time Athletic Trainers.

What are the most commonly searched types of Athletic Trainer jobs in Rome, GA?

The most popular types of Athletic Trainer jobs in Rome, GA are:

What are popular job titles related to Seasonal Athletic Trainer jobs in Rome, GA?

For Seasonal Athletic Trainer jobs in Rome, GA, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Seasonal Athletic Trainer job openings in Rome, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,488 per year, or $26.2 per hour.

Assistant Store Manager - Famous Footwear

Caleres

Cartersville, GA • On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Caleres rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

If you're looking for that next step in your career, make it famous! To us, famous isn't about standing out in the crowd. It's about feeling good where you stand right now. Famous Footwear is your place for athletic, fashion and casual shoes for the whole family from hundreds of name brands.
As a full-time Assistant Store Manager, you are passionate about providing the best shoe store experience for the whole family through customer engagement. You do this by acting in the role of the store leader in the absence of the Store Manager. You are a people leader, developing your ability to motivatea team to achieve sales targets and growth goals. Through personal demonstration, training, and development, you support an in-store culture where customers say, "I'll take it" and are loyal to your store, our brands, and our company. You are enthusiastic about the product and presentation of your store, staying up to date on trends, and supporting the education of the store team to do the same. Most importantly, you LOVE shoes, and regardless of your style, you help every person who enters your store experience a little bit of that Famous Feeling.
What You'll be Doing
  • Inspire the Customer Connection: You'll inspire associates with integrity and drive, fostering a culture of caring and camaraderie focused on customer relationships, operational excellence, and flawless delivery of both. To help your team be their best, you infuse coaching moments for the selling behaviors behind our Customer Connection.
  • Champion Talent Discovery: You'll be enthusiastic and proactive about seeking out and networking with exceptional external talent, knowing that each hire has the potential to elevate the store's sales growth. Collaborate with the Store Manager to interview and hire individuals passionate about creating top-notch customer experiences driven by attentiveness to service and determination to sell.
  • Ace Retail Operations & Support Staffing Levels: You'll know retail operational fundamentals like the back of your hand and put in the work so the store runs like a tightly laced sneaker. From pricing to shipping processing and inventory, you've got daily operations dialed in, leveraging our store standards as the framework of success to keep our famous styles easily shoppable. You'll support staffing levels set by the Store Manager considering Associate availability, peak days, and seasonal hiring needs.
  • Leverage Insights to Deliver Results: Taking accountability for your goals and their impact on your location's overall performance, you'll bring your best to each day. Drive sales with purpose and determination to achieve goals and, in partnership with the Store Manager, apply insights and observations to continually improve results. Every shoe sale counts!
  • Be a Culture Builder: You'll support a work and team environment where diversity and inclusivity are valued as our team superpower, ensuring each associate feels included and respected. Maintain and encourage a positive and proactive mindset, even in the face of challenges, you're the type of person who leads by example and uplifts and supports others. Your elevated level of engagement will be a tool to increase retention and improve Associate effort and performance.
  • Be our Store Manager's Right Hand. When the Store Manager is away, you will step into their shoes, further developing and refining your already strong people leadership and store management skillset. Your high standards will keep you sticking to policies and ensure compliance of all company programs through training, ongoing development, and consistent inspection and follow-up. Accurately assess strengths and opportunities of team to develop internal talent in partnership with the Store Manager.

Essential Functions: Other responsibilities may be performed as needed to ensure the needs of the business are met.
Perks You'll Enjoy!
  • Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Caleres's retail stores - Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Sam Edelman, and Allen Edmonds.
  • Career Development and Learning Opportunities. We provide education assistance of up to $7500 per year for full-time associates and provide opportunities for associates who want to grow their careers at our corporate offices.
  • Relaxed Dress Code & Small Team Environment. You will be a valued member in a supportive and hands-on setting. Our relaxed dress code policy lets you showcase your authentic self while you work.
  • Daily Access to Pay. Love an early pay day? Get paid as you earn (without the fees) with Dayforce Wallet
  • Ease of Transferring Locations. We have over 850 store locations you can easily transfer within.
  • Employee Assistance Programs. Receive 24/7 access to a comprehensive suite of individual support options, including emotional support, work-life solutions, legal guidance, financial resources and more, via online & phone.
  • Benefit Offerings: PTO, Health, and Retirement for eligible full-time associates. To learn more details about our Total Rewards program, visit www.yourcaleres.com.

Preferred Qualifications & Education:
  • Has a High School Diploma/GED.
  • Has at least 1 year of sales experience (retail sales preferred).
  • Demonstrates experience in interviewing, hiring, and training people.
  • Exhibits an ability to lead, manage, motivate, and communicate positively with store Associates at all levels.
  • Displays ability to train, coach and develop Associates to provide an engaging customer experience and execute operational tasks.
  • Exercises independent judgment and discretion partnering with Store Sales Manager, as needed.
  • Demonstrates strong cognitive skills, including problem solving analysis, decision making, and financial and quantitative analysis.
  • Has advanced working knowledge of general retail practices and procedures.
  • Can work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
  • Has basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and/or Environment:
  • Ability to regularly lift up to 40 lbs. from floor level to above shoulder height utilizing appropriate equipment and safety techniques.
  • Ability to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and repetitive lifting.
  • Ability to be mobile on the sales floor for extended periods of time.
  • At least 1+ years of Sales Experience required, preferably retail sales
  • Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the general retail practices and procedures, essential for maintaining seamless operations.
  • Experienced as a team leader, bringing the energy and enthusiasm needed to lead, motivate and communicate effectively with associates to achieve goals together.
  • Brings valuable experience in interviewing, hiring, and training teams, showcasing a knack for identifying and nurturing talent.
  • Excels in mentoring and training associates on both selling techniques and operational processes, ensuring a well-rounded and high-performing team.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule includes holidays, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Famous Footwear is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Caleres' legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel great...feet first.
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres and Famous Footwear are invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.
Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud

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About Caleres

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The name Caleres comes from the Latin word calēre meaning to glow with passion or intensity. It’s that passion that helped our founder, George Warren Brown, forever change the way the world felt about fit. Before our company was born, shoemakers typically made the same shoe for both the right and left foot and it was difficult to distinguish shoes made for men and women. As a global footwear company, home to a diverse portfolio of loved and admired brands, Caleres has been ferocious about fit since 1878. The Caleres story is most simply defined by the company's mission: Inspire people to feel great...feet first. This includes creating sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We offer retailers and consumers a carefully cultivated portfolio of leading brands. Outfitted in our brands, customers can step confidently into every aspect of their life.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Louis, MO, US

Year founded

1878