Athletic Trainer Jobs in Colorado
Athletic Trainer jobs in Colorado are consistently active, with strong demand across professional sports organizations, college athletics, and orthopedic and sports medicine clinics concentrated in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder. Major employers with lasting hiring presence include UCHealth, SCL Health (now Intermountain Health), and the Denver Broncos organization, alongside Colorado's large university athletic departments. The most sought-after specialties are sports rehabilitation, orthopedic clinical support, and collegiate athletics coverage, with openings ranging from entry-level staff positions to head athletic trainer roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion - Aurora, CO
Department: Spine Center Rehab Md
Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience
This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option
Summary:
Provides direct patient care, in a medical/physician office setting.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluates, plans, implements and coordinates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
- Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Collaborates as needed across disciplines and serves as a liaison to coordinate patient care.
- Assists the physician and advanced practice provider in the prescribed plan of care. Measures, applies and adjusts casts, splints, braces and ambulatory assistive devices.
- Provides clinical education and expert guidance to patients and families as it pertains to procedures and plan of care.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree. Continuing education in the field.
- Required Licensure/Certification: Certification by The Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (NATA-BOC). Licensure with the State of Colorado (DORA) as an Athletic Trainer (LAT). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
- Minimum Experience: 1 year of experience in an orthopedic setting providing direct patient care. Experience working in conjunction with orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
- Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
- Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
- Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Athletic Trainer Job Market in Colorado
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Who's Hiring
- Vasa Fitness24

- Life Time9

- UCHealth5

- 24 Hour Fitness4

- YMCA3

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Sports & Recreation
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in athletic trainer jobs across Colorado.
- Active Colorado licensure through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
- Board of Certification (BOC) credential in athletic training required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from an accredited CAATE program
- Current CPR and AED certification required at time of hire
- Experience with sports injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation protocols
- Ability to work evenings and weekends during athletic seasons and events
Athletic Trainer Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a athletic trainer in Colorado?
To become an athletic trainer in Colorado, you must obtain a state license through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Licensing requires graduation from a CAATE-accredited athletic training program and a passing score on the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Most Colorado employers require at least a bachelor's degree, and a growing number of clinical and collegiate roles prefer candidates with a master's degree in athletic training.
How much do athletic trainers make in Colorado?
Athletic trainers in Colorado earn a median of about $64,580 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,390 for the lowest 10% to over $86,170 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire athletic trainers in Colorado?
Companies currently hiring athletic trainers in Colorado include Vasa Fitness, Life Time, and UCHealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's mix of professional sports franchises, large health systems like UCHealth, and university athletic departments creates steady year-round demand for licensed athletic trainers across the state.
Which Colorado cities have the most athletic trainer jobs?
Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora have the most athletic trainer openings in Colorado. Denver leads because it anchors the state's largest health systems, professional sports teams, and university programs, while Colorado Springs draws consistent openings through its military installations and Olympic and Paralympic training complex, and Boulder's concentration of university athletics and sports medicine clinics sustains demand in that corridor.
Are there remote athletic trainer jobs in Colorado?
Yes, but they're rare. About 10% of athletic trainer openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on, on-site nature of most athletic training work. The small portion of remote-eligible work tends to involve telehealth consultation, injury prevention program development, or administrative and compliance roles within larger health systems.
How can I get hired as a athletic trainer in Colorado with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a graduate assistantship or clinical rotation with a Colorado university athletic department, which transitions directly into staff roles. UCHealth and Intermountain Health run new-graduate onboarding programs for clinical athletic trainers, and many candidates move laterally from physical therapy aide or strength and conditioning assistant positions. Completing your BOC credential and DORA licensure before applying gives you a measurable edge over unlicensed candidates at every level.
Where can I find and apply to athletic trainer jobs in Colorado?
You can find and apply to athletic trainer jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across health systems, collegiate programs, and sports organizations. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and experience, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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