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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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate athletic trainer jobs.
- BOC certification and current state athletic training licensure required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from a CAATE-accredited program
- Current CPR/AED certification for professional or clinical settings
- Experience with injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation program design
- Proficiency in electronic medical records and injury tracking software
- Ability to cover evening, weekend, and travel events as part of regular duties
Tips for Your Associate Athletic Trainer Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
Collegiate programs, high school districts, and sports medicine clinics each look for different experience. Highlight the population you've treated most, the sport coverage you've managed, and any specific modalities you use, so your resume speaks directly to the employer's context.
List your BOC credential prominently
Your Board of Certification status is the first thing hiring managers check. Put it in your resume header alongside your state licensure, and spell out the credential in full before abbreviating it, since some ATS filters scan for both forms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate athletic trainer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get specific about sport coverage hours
Job listings often ask for coverage hours or event load experience. Quantify the number of practices, games, or competitions you've covered per week in past roles, and name the specific sports, since football, wrestling, and gymnastics carry higher injury-risk expectations.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for athletic trainer roles routinely present injury scenarios and ask you to walk through your assessment and decision-making process. Practice explaining your clinical reasoning out loud, including when you'd refer to a physician, before you go in.
Negotiate your on-call and event schedule upfront
Evening games, travel coverage, and holiday tournaments are standard in this role, but the exact load varies widely. Ask about the weekly event schedule and travel requirements during the offer stage so you can evaluate the full picture before accepting.
Associate Athletic Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate athletic trainers?
Planet Fitness, Crunch Fitness, and Vasa Fitness are hiring the most associate athletic trainers right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts and university athletic departments account for a significant share of active postings at any given time.
How many associate athletic trainer jobs are remote?
About 4% of associate athletic trainer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote flexibility include administrative coordination, telehealth triage support, and sports medicine program management rather than direct patient coverage positions.
How do you become an associate athletic trainer?
You need to complete a bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, pass the Board of Certification exam to earn your BOC credential, and obtain the athletic training license required in the state where you plan to work. Many employers also expect current CPR and AED certification before your start date.
How do you get hired as an associate athletic trainer with little or no experience?
Completing your clinical rotations in diverse settings, including high schools, colleges, and outpatient clinics, gives you documented hours across different populations that substitutes for post-graduation experience. Applying to high school district positions and sports medicine clinic support roles tends to yield more entry-level openings than collegiate programs, which often favor candidates with prior coverage experience in that specific sport environment.
What does the associate athletic trainer interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your BOC status, state licensure, and scheduling availability. A second round typically involves a panel interview with the head athletic trainer and department administrators, often including injury scenario questions and a discussion of your documentation practices. Some collegiate and clinical employers add a brief on-site observation day before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to associate athletic trainer jobs?
You can find and apply to associate athletic trainer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your setting preference, sport coverage experience, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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