Entry Level Athletic Trainer Jobs
New grad athletic trainer jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first professional role, where strong internship work or a hands-on clinical portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions 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 Athletic Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level athletic trainer job?
Entry level athletic trainer employers look for BOC certification or eligibility, state licensure, and hands-on clinical hours completed during your degree program. Candidates who stand out typically have documented internship experience, strong references from clinical supervisors, and familiarity with injury evaluation and rehabilitation protocols. Tailoring your resume to highlight specific patient populations you worked with during rotations gives you a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level athletic trainers?
Companies hiring entry level athletic trainers right now include Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and Resolution Think, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Employers at this level range from high schools and universities to sports medicine clinics, hospital systems, and professional sports organizations actively building their coverage staff.
Are there remote entry level athletic trainer jobs?
Yes, though most athletic trainer roles are on-site by nature. About 1% of entry level athletic trainer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering administrative, telehealth consultation, or health and wellness coordination roles that do not require direct sideline coverage or in-person rehabilitation work.
Are these new grad athletic trainer jobs?
Yes, the positions listed here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior athletic trainer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or internships toward the requirement, or explicitly states that a strong portfolio of supervised work can substitute for full-time post-graduation experience. Many employers at this level are actively recruiting new graduates entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level athletic trainers?
Entry Level 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 or patient populations that require consistent coverage, injury prevention programming, and rehabilitation support year-round.