Entry Level Associate Athletic Trainer Jobs
New grad associate athletic trainer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on clinical hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in 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 Associate Athletic Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level associate athletic trainer job?
Start by completing your BOC certification and any required state licensure, since most employers list these as minimum requirements even at the entry level. Hands-on clinical hours from your athletic training program carry significant weight, so highlight specific populations you worked with, such as high school athletes or collegiate teams. A concise resume that leads with certifications and clinical rotations beats a longer one that buries them.
Which companies hire entry level associate athletic trainers?
Companies hiring entry level associate athletic trainers right now include Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and Resolution Think, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of sports medicine clinics, school districts, university athletic departments, and healthcare systems that staff outreach athletic training programs.
Are there remote entry level associate athletic trainer jobs?
Yes, though most associate athletic trainer roles are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 1% of entry level associate athletic trainer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be administrative, telehealth triage, or injury documentation roles rather than full sideline positions. On-site opportunities remain the clear majority at this level.
Are these new grad associate athletic trainer jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior associate athletic trainer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, welcomes recent graduates explicitly, or counts supervised clinical internship hours toward the experience requirement. Certifications and a strong clinical rotation record often matter more than paid work history for new grad candidates.
Which industries hire the most entry level associate athletic trainers?
Entry Level associate athletic trainer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Sports & Recreation, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain ongoing athlete care needs, run outreach athletic training contracts, or staff school and collegiate programs that regularly onboard new graduates.