Entry Level Assistant Athletic Trainer Jobs
New grad assistant athletic trainer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical rotations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Sports & Recreation, and Education, with employers like Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and Resolution Think hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Can Expect:
- Youth and Club Sports Support
- Full Time, Exempt Role
Under limited supervision, the Athletic Trainer Outreach 1 manages the care of athletes in community outreach settings. Participates with the sports medicine team to plan and implement specific treatment and prevention programs for individual patients and patient/student groups. Level 1 serves as athletic trainer in the following community outreach settings: high school or youth sports events, junior high/middle school settings, and community event coverage.
- Provides standard immediate care procedures used in emergency situations, performs injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making on behalf of the athlete.
- Understands and uses preventative measures, providing education to the community, to ensure the highest quality of care for every patient.
- Oversees the training room, supervising assistant trainers, and planning and scheduling medical coverage at sporting events.
- Determines appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides rehabilitation, and/or reconditioning strategies, and taping / wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective treatment.
- Evaluates and manages head injuries and concussions and develops appropriate return to play guidelines in collaboration with system entities.
- Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, and doctor's referrals using the St Luke’s Athletic Training Program (ATP) electronic medical record. Maintain medical inventory used for the care of athletes.
- Ensures an Emergency Action Plan be put in place and discussed with the school's Athletic Director, coaches, and athletes.
- Travels to local community, sports, school, etc. events.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor degree
- Experience: 0 years experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the state of practice. Board of Certification (BOC) certified. Current CPR/first responder certification and/or CPR for the healthcare provider. Valid Drivers License and Insurance AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
This role is subject to St. Luke's driving policy, which requires individuals in this role to not have a record of certain driving-related offenses within the past three (3) years, including but not limited to: Suspension of License, Driving Under the Influence, Reckless or Negligent Driving... If hired, St. Luke's will conduct a driving records check upon hire and continuously thereafter for individuals hired into this role. Individuals will be required to maintain a valid, current driver's license.
INTRODUCTION
At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Can Expect:
- Youth and Club Sports Support
- Full Time, Exempt Role
Under limited supervision, the Athletic Trainer Outreach 1 manages the care of athletes in community outreach settings. Participates with the sports medicine team to plan and implement specific treatment and prevention programs for individual patients and patient/student groups. Level 1 serves as athletic trainer in the following community outreach settings: high school or youth sports events, junior high/middle school settings, and community event coverage.
- Provides standard immediate care procedures used in emergency situations, performs injury evaluation and assessment of patient's level of function and follows standardized practice in the area of diagnostic reasoning and medical decision making on behalf of the athlete.
- Understands and uses preventative measures, providing education to the community, to ensure the highest quality of care for every patient.
- Oversees the training room, supervising assistant trainers, and planning and scheduling medical coverage at sporting events.
- Determines appropriate therapeutic treatment and provides rehabilitation, and/or reconditioning strategies, and taping / wrapping and bracing for preventative and protective treatment.
- Evaluates and manages head injuries and concussions and develops appropriate return to play guidelines in collaboration with system entities.
- Maintain daily records of treatment logs, injury reports, and doctor's referrals using the St Luke’s Athletic Training Program (ATP) electronic medical record. Maintain medical inventory used for the care of athletes.
- Ensures an Emergency Action Plan be put in place and discussed with the school's Athletic Director, coaches, and athletes.
- Travels to local community, sports, school, etc. events.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor degree
- Experience: 0 years experience
- Licenses/Certifications: Licensed as a Certified Athletic Trainer in the state of practice. Board of Certification (BOC) certified. Current CPR/first responder certification and/or CPR for the healthcare provider. Valid Drivers License and Insurance AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
This role is subject to St. Luke's driving policy, which requires individuals in this role to not have a record of certain driving-related offenses within the past three (3) years, including but not limited to: Suspension of License, Driving Under the Influence, Reckless or Negligent Driving... If hired, St. Luke's will conduct a driving records check upon hire and continuously thereafter for individuals hired into this role. Individuals will be required to maintain a valid, current driver's license.
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Entry Level Assistant Athletic Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level assistant athletic trainer job?
Start by completing your athletic training degree and earning Board of Certification credentials, since most employers require both for entry level roles. Hands-on clinical hours from internships or student practicum placements carry significant weight at this stage. Tailoring your application to show direct experience with injury prevention, rehabilitation protocols, or sport-specific populations gives new candidates a clear edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire entry level assistant athletic trainers?
Companies hiring entry level assistant athletic trainers right now include Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and Resolution Think, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring comes from a wide range of organizations including school districts, college athletic departments, sports medicine clinics, and professional sports teams with structured entry level programs.
Are there remote entry level assistant athletic trainer jobs?
Yes, though most assistant athletic trainer roles are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 1% of entry level assistant athletic trainer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative duties, telehealth triage support, or coordination roles rather than direct athlete care on a field or court.
Are these new grad assistant athletic trainer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior assistant athletic trainer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or clinical rotations as qualifying background, or explicitly invites applicants who are newly board-certified. If a listing does not require prior full-time employment, it is typically open to new grad candidates.
Which industries hire the most entry level assistant athletic trainers?
Entry Level assistant athletic trainer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Sports & Recreation, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain large athlete populations, run year-round programming, and regularly onboard junior staff to support head athletic trainers during peak competition seasons.