Athletic Trainer Jobs in Minnesota
Athletic Trainer jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, Rochester, and Duluth, where established employers like Mayo Clinic, M Health Fairview, and Allina Health maintain year-round openings at every level from entry-level staff to lead clinician. Demand is strongest in sports medicine, orthopedic rehabilitation, and collegiate athletics programs tied to the University of Minnesota and regional Division I and II schools. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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SPORTS INSTRUCTOR - Safari Island Community Center
SAF SFM, LLC
LOCATION: Waconia, MN
DEPARTMENT: SPORTS
REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT MANAGER
STATUS: PART TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Safari Island Community Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Waconia, MN. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
Safari Island Community Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Sports Instructors will be responsible for teaching and coaching individuals or groups in a variety of sports activities, ensuring skill development, safety, and an enjoyable learning experience. The Sports Instructor should be energetic, patient, and capable of motivating participants of all skill levels.
The Sports Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group
- Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
- Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
- Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needs
- Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
- Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
- Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and venue team members
- Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
- Ensuring a safe environment for all participants to avoid accidents or injuries
- Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets
- Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
- Maintain equipment and ensure its proper use
- Stay updated on current trends and best practices on coach training
- All additional duties assigned by management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 2 years of appropriate coaching/teaching sport programs for athletes of various aptitudes
- Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groups
- Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
- Neat in appearance and professional in manner
- Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
- Must be a team player
- Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills
- Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
- Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
- Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Passion for sports and athlete development
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
- Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment
- Position requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions
SPORTS INSTRUCTOR - Safari Island Community Center
SAF SFM, LLC
LOCATION: Waconia, MN
DEPARTMENT: SPORTS
REPORTS TO: ASSISTANT MANAGER
STATUS: PART TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Safari Island Community Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Waconia, MN. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.
Safari Island Community Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.
SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Sports Instructors will be responsible for teaching and coaching individuals or groups in a variety of sports activities, ensuring skill development, safety, and an enjoyable learning experience. The Sports Instructor should be energetic, patient, and capable of motivating participants of all skill levels.
The Sports Instructor is responsible for instructing and developing athletes. This role involves designing and implementing training programs, providing instruction and feedback, and fostering a positive and competitive environment for athletes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Teaching relevant skills, tactics, and techniques to a wide range of athletes, individuals and group
- Instruct and coach children while they engage in group and individual sports activities
- Prepare and lead a variety of activities that are age-appropriate
- Monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing athlete performance and needs
- Providing suitable feedback via positivity, encouragement, example, and motivation
- Demonstrating an activity clearly by breaking down the task or technique into a sequence
- Friendly and courteous with athletes, parents, and venue team members
- Identifying athlete strengths and areas for development
- Ensuring a safe environment for all participants to avoid accidents or injuries
- Prepare and sign all certificates and course record sheets
- Implementing the lesson plans in an accurate, creative, positive, and efficient fashion
- Maintain equipment and ensure its proper use
- Stay updated on current trends and best practices on coach training
- All additional duties assigned by management
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 2 years of appropriate coaching/teaching sport programs for athletes of various aptitudes
- Ability to adapt coaching techniques to different skill levels of all age groups
- Model good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
- Neat in appearance and professional in manner
- Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills
- Must be a team player
- Must have excellent leadership and motivational skills
- Must be detail-oriented and have outstanding organizational skills
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, predominately after-school and weekends
- Ability to maintain focus in a high-volume, fast paced environment
- Must possess current CPR/FIRST AID certifications, or willingness to obtain within a specified period
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Passion for sports and athlete development
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds waist high
- Must be able to move or lift lightweight equipment
- Position requires standing and activity for extended periods of time (indoors or outdoors), squatting, stooping, jogging, or bending into awkward positions while performing job functions
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Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Athletic Trainer Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Life Time13
- Anytime Fitness10
- Crunch Fitness7
- YMCA of the North7
- CentraCare4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Sports & Recreation7
- Non-Profit & Social Services2
- Technology & Software1
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in athletic trainer jobs across Minnesota.
- Active Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy licensure or BOC-certified athletic trainer credential recognized in Minnesota
- Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from a CAATE-accredited program
- Current CPR and AED certification from an approved provider
- Experience with injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation in a clinical or sports setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation platforms used in clinical environments
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends during athletic seasons or game schedules
Athletic Trainer Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a athletic trainer in Minnesota?
To work as an athletic trainer in Minnesota, you must earn a degree from a CAATE-accredited athletic training program and pass the Board of Certification exam administered by the BOC. Minnesota does not issue a separate state athletic trainer license, but employers require the BOC credential as a condition of hire. Most positions at hospitals and collegiate programs also expect a master's degree, which has become the standard entry level in the field.
How much do athletic trainers make in Minnesota?
Athletic trainers in Minnesota earn a median of about $65,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,910 for the lowest 10% to over $78,430 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire athletic trainers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring athletic trainers in Minnesota right now include Life Time, Anytime Fitness, and Crunch Fitness, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large health systems in the Twin Cities and Rochester account for the majority of postings, with additional openings at Minnesota's public and private universities and K-12 school districts across the metro.
Which Minnesota cities have the most athletic trainer jobs?
The cities with the most athletic trainer openings in Minnesota are Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Duluth. The Twin Cities metro drives the largest share of postings because of its concentration of major health systems, professional sports franchises, and university campuses, while Rochester's openings are anchored by Mayo Clinic's extensive sports medicine and rehabilitation programs.
Are there remote athletic trainer jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. Athletic training is fundamentally a hands-on clinical and sideline role, so most positions require in-person presence at a facility, school, or venue. About 8% of athletic trainer openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be administrative, telehealth consultation, or population-health roles within larger health systems rather than traditional clinical or sports coverage positions.
How can I get hired as a athletic trainer in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a graduate assistantship or clinical residency tied to a Minnesota university athletic department, such as programs at the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State University, Mankato, which place new graduates in structured supervised roles. Allina Health and M Health Fairview both hire entry-level athletic trainers for outpatient sports medicine clinics, and many open positions accept candidates who completed their CAATE clinical hours in Minnesota settings. Holding a current BOC certification and state-recognized CPR credential gives new applicants a clear edge over those still pending.
Where can I find and apply to athletic trainer jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to athletic trainer jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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