Entry Level Certified Athletic Trainer Jobs
New grad certified athletic trainer jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a clinical rotation portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Agriculture & Farming, with employers like Riverview, LLP, Ochsner Health, and Sanford Health hiring at this level now.
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As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Athletic Trainer (ATC) — Anderson Orthopaedics & Spine
Job Summary:
The Sports Team Athletic Trainer offers essential medical coverage for athletic practices, games, and events across educational institutions or community athletic teams. This role encompasses evaluating, treating, preventing, and rehabilitating injuries, including the management of medical emergencies. The Athletic Trainer also provides medical support for community events, delivers prevention programs, educates coaches, athletes, and parents, and conducts CPR training.
Essential Functions:
Perform athletic injury evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitative services following protocols established by orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
Provide emergency medical services, including stabilization of fractures, management of medical emergencies, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic injuries.
Safely administer medications in compliance with state regulations.
Develop and manage injury prevention programs tailored for athletes.
Coordinate referrals to ensure seamless continuity of care with appropriate specialists.
Communicate athletes' injury statuses effectively to coaches, parents, and team physicians.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)
Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)
Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required, only if required by the state where the job is being performed)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Experience:
2 years of experience in equivalent setting(preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
- Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
- Monitor patient health during athletic events of dozens of athletes at a time
- Evaluate emergency conditions of an athlete for immediate and appropriate care
- Perform emergency care techniques on patients
- Performance of diagnostic testing to determine type and extent of injury
- Perform taping and bracing of athletes
- Perform rehabilitation progressions
- Perform wound care
- Budgeting and inventory management
- Scheduling
- Timely Documentation in EPIC and on paper
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Athletic Trainer (ATC) — Anderson Orthopaedics & Spine
Job Summary:
The Sports Team Athletic Trainer offers essential medical coverage for athletic practices, games, and events across educational institutions or community athletic teams. This role encompasses evaluating, treating, preventing, and rehabilitating injuries, including the management of medical emergencies. The Athletic Trainer also provides medical support for community events, delivers prevention programs, educates coaches, athletes, and parents, and conducts CPR training.
Essential Functions:
Perform athletic injury evaluations, treatments, and rehabilitative services following protocols established by orthopedic/sports medicine physicians.
Provide emergency medical services, including stabilization of fractures, management of medical emergencies, traumatic brain injuries, and catastrophic injuries.
Safely administer medications in compliance with state regulations.
Develop and manage injury prevention programs tailored for athletes.
Coordinate referrals to ensure seamless continuity of care with appropriate specialists.
Communicate athletes' injury statuses effectively to coaches, parents, and team physicians.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training (required)
Master’s degree in Athletic Training (preferred)
Required Licensing & Certifications:
NATA BOC Certified – National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (required)
Current Athletic Trainer license in the state in which they are practicing (required, only if required by the state where the job is being performed)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Experience:
2 years of experience in equivalent setting(preferred)
Skills & Abilities:
- Hard/Tech/Clinical Skills:
- Monitor patient health during athletic events of dozens of athletes at a time
- Evaluate emergency conditions of an athlete for immediate and appropriate care
- Perform emergency care techniques on patients
- Performance of diagnostic testing to determine type and extent of injury
- Perform taping and bracing of athletes
- Perform rehabilitation progressions
- Perform wound care
- Budgeting and inventory management
- Scheduling
- Timely Documentation in EPIC and on paper
As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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- Education105
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- Non-Profit & Social Services10
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Entry Level Certified Athletic Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level certified athletic trainer job?
Start by completing your BOC certification and highlighting any clinical rotations, practicum hours, or internship experience on your resume. Employers at the entry level prioritize hands-on clinical exposure, so detail the athlete populations and injury types you worked with. Applying to high schools, colleges, and sports medicine clinics is a strong first move, as those settings frequently bring on new graduates and junior candidates.
Which companies hire entry level certified athletic trainers?
Companies hiring entry level certified athletic trainers right now include Riverview, LLP, Ochsner Health, and Sanford Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, you'll find openings spread across school districts, university athletics departments, sports medicine clinics, and occupational health providers that regularly onboard junior staff.
Are there remote entry level certified athletic trainer jobs?
Yes, though most certified athletic trainer roles are hands-on and on-site by nature. About 1% of entry level certified athletic trainer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to involve telehealth triage, program coordination, or administrative functions rather than direct patient care.
Are these new grad certified athletic trainer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior certified athletic trainer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and treats completed internships, clinical rotations, or a strong practicum portfolio as equivalent to work history, so new graduates are competitive for these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level certified athletic trainers?
Entry Level certified athletic trainer roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain ongoing athlete or worker care programs that depend on a steady pipeline of newly certified professionals to fill staff positions.