Athletic Trainer Jobs in California

Athletic Trainer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with strong demand across professional sports organizations, Division I university athletics, K-12 school districts, and outpatient sports medicine clinics, at every level from entry-level to senior clinician. Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego account for the heaviest concentration of openings, where employers like Kaiser Permanente, UCLA Health, and the University of Southern California maintain consistent hiring. The most in-demand specialties are orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, secondary school athletics, and performing arts medicine. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles393+
Top employer24 Hour Fitness
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring193
Work type96% On-site
Top industrySports

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After School Fitness Instructor
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New 9h ago
After School Fitness Instructor
NEXPLORE
Inverness, California
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Associate's degree

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Fitness Instructor
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Fitness Instructor
Stallion Arena Fitness
La Mesa, California
Fitness & Recreation
Sports & Fitness
Teaching & Instruction
$19 - $22/hr
On-Site

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ATvantage Athletic Training
Certified Athletic Trainer - Part Time - Event Coverage
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ATvantage Athletic Training
New 21h ago
Certified Athletic Trainer - Part Time - Event Coverage
ATvantage Athletic Training
San Diego, California
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
CPR Certification
51-200

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LWI Lindora Franchisee
Personal Trainer- Part-time
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LWI Lindora Franchisee
New 22h ago
Personal Trainer- Part-time
LWI Lindora Franchisee
Camarillo, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$18 - $38/hr
CPR Certification
201-500

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LWI Lindora Franchisee
Personal Trainer - Part Time
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LWI Lindora Franchisee
New 22h ago
Personal Trainer - Part Time
LWI Lindora Franchisee
Glendale, California
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$18 - $30/hr
CPR Certification
201-500

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Athletic Trainer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
21 jobs
San Diego
19 jobs
San Francisco
15 jobs
San Jose
12 jobs
Irvine
9 jobs
Sacramento
8 jobs
Long Beach
7 jobs
Riverside
6 jobs
Hayward
5 jobs

Athletic Trainer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • 24 Hour Fitness
    24 Hour Fitness48
  • Crunch Fitness
    Crunch Fitness37
  • Equinox
    Equinox19
  • LA Fitness
    LA Fitness11
  • SVETNESS
    SVETNESS10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Sports & Recreation24
  • Media & Entertainment1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in athletic trainer jobs across California.

  • Active California Board of Athletic Trainers license or eligibility for California registration
  • Board of Certification (BOC) certification in good standing required by most employers
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from a CAATE-accredited program
  • Current CPR, AED, and first aid certification maintained throughout employment
  • Experience with electronic medical records documentation, particularly in clinical settings
  • Strong knowledge of California-specific return-to-play protocols and concussion management guidelines

Athletic Trainer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become an athletic trainer in California?

To practice as an athletic trainer in California, you must obtain a license from the California Board of Athletic Trainers after passing the Board of Certification exam. The path begins with completing a master's degree from a CAATE-accredited athletic training program, which is now the entry-level education standard. After passing the BOC exam, you apply to the California Board of Athletic Trainers for your state license before practicing in any setting.

How much do athletic trainers make in California?

Athletic trainers in California earn a median of about $78,490 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,770 for the lowest 10% to over $108,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire athletic trainers in California?

Employers hiring athletic trainers in California right now include 24 Hour Fitness, Crunch Fitness, and Equinox, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's mix of professional sports franchises, major university systems, and large integrated health networks like Kaiser Permanente creates a broader range of employer types than most states.

Which California cities have the most athletic trainer jobs?

Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco have the most athletic trainer openings in California. Los Angeles leads because of its density of professional sports teams, university athletic programs, and outpatient sports medicine clinics, while the San Francisco Bay Area and San Diego draw volume from major health systems, military installations, and research universities that employ athletic trainers across clinical and performance settings.

Are there remote athletic trainer jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. About 4% of athletic trainer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the hands-on, on-site nature of most athletic training work. The portions of the role most likely to shift to remote or hybrid arrangements are administrative coordination, telehealth injury consultations, and wellness program management rather than direct patient or athlete care.

How can I get hired as an athletic trainer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a graduate assistantship or clinical rotation embedded within a CAATE-accredited California program, which places you directly inside university athletic departments or clinical sites before you graduate. Large California university systems including UC San Diego, Cal Poly, and CSU campuses regularly bring on new graduates for staff athletic trainer roles supporting varsity athletics. Candidates with a California Board of Athletic Trainers license in hand, BOC certification, and documented hours in secondary school or outpatient clinical settings move to the front of the pool.

Where can I find and apply to athletic trainer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to athletic trainer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to each employer through the listing.

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