Entry Level Personal Trainer Jobs
New grad personal trainer jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a recognized certification and hands-on internship or practicum work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Sports & Recreation, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with employers like Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and UCHealth hiring at this level now.
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Position Summary:
In consultation with the Director of Sports Medicine, Certified Athletic Trainer and under the medical supervision of the Team Physician(s), this position provides a full-range of athletic training health care services for NCAA Division II athletic teams. This includes, but is not limited to the prevention, evaluation, assessment, management, and treatment of injuries / illnesses, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and related health care administration. Works in cooperation with and under the medical supervision of the Team Physician(s).
Essential Functions:
- Perform as certified athletic trainer in the prevention, evaluation, assessment, rehabilitation, management, treatment, and treatment of injuries and illnesses.
- Provide athletic training health care services for team practices and home contests.
- Make medical referrals and in consultation with supervising team physician, determine the medical clearance of student-athletes.
- Document and effectively communicate with coaches all medical restrictions for participation.
- Provide emergency care under the policies and procedures of the Office of Athletic Training and the Plan of Care with the supervising team physician(s).
- Work with coaches and student-athletes to develop appropriate training regiments.
- Assist with the formation and maintenance of student-athlete medical records.
- Maintain proper medical record keeping and documentation of all injuries and illnesses.
- Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with administrative responsibilities - including, but not limited to management / processing of insurance claims, review of policies and procedures, website management, supervision of student-workers or interns, etc.
- Share in the responsibilities of athletic training facility and fitness center maintenance and upkeep.
- Maintain proper certifications/licensure as required by the State of New Jersey.
- Abide by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics.
- Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Miscellaneous/secondary responsibilities that are sometimes involved in this job:
- Travel with teams and provide athletic training health care services
- Provide Athletic Training health care services for GCU camps and clinics (during contract period).
- Assist with facilitation of pre-participation physical exams.
- Assist in the implementation of institutional and NCAA student-athlete drug testing and education.
- Serve as a Clinical Preceptor for Undergraduate and Graduate Athletic Training Programs with partner universities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification.
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as an Athletic Trainer by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners.
- Current certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
- Experience in an athletic training facility environment (collegiate preferred).
- Knowledge of NCAA regulations.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Electronic Medical Records.
- Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft SharePoint Server
- Prior experience with ImPact neurocognitive testing
- Instructor Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid
- Availability and willingness to travel as needed
**Must be US work authorized**
Position Summary:
In consultation with the Director of Sports Medicine, Certified Athletic Trainer and under the medical supervision of the Team Physician(s), this position provides a full-range of athletic training health care services for NCAA Division II athletic teams. This includes, but is not limited to the prevention, evaluation, assessment, management, and treatment of injuries / illnesses, short-term and long-term rehabilitation of injuries, education and counseling of student-athletes, and related health care administration. Works in cooperation with and under the medical supervision of the Team Physician(s).
Essential Functions:
- Perform as certified athletic trainer in the prevention, evaluation, assessment, rehabilitation, management, treatment, and treatment of injuries and illnesses.
- Provide athletic training health care services for team practices and home contests.
- Make medical referrals and in consultation with supervising team physician, determine the medical clearance of student-athletes.
- Document and effectively communicate with coaches all medical restrictions for participation.
- Provide emergency care under the policies and procedures of the Office of Athletic Training and the Plan of Care with the supervising team physician(s).
- Work with coaches and student-athletes to develop appropriate training regiments.
- Assist with the formation and maintenance of student-athlete medical records.
- Maintain proper medical record keeping and documentation of all injuries and illnesses.
- Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with administrative responsibilities - including, but not limited to management / processing of insurance claims, review of policies and procedures, website management, supervision of student-workers or interns, etc.
- Share in the responsibilities of athletic training facility and fitness center maintenance and upkeep.
- Maintain proper certifications/licensure as required by the State of New Jersey.
- Abide by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Code of Ethics.
- Integrate the core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Miscellaneous/secondary responsibilities that are sometimes involved in this job:
- Travel with teams and provide athletic training health care services
- Provide Athletic Training health care services for GCU camps and clinics (during contract period).
- Assist with facilitation of pre-participation physical exams.
- Assist in the implementation of institutional and NCAA student-athlete drug testing and education.
- Serve as a Clinical Preceptor for Undergraduate and Graduate Athletic Training Programs with partner universities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- Certified Athletic Trainer by the Board of Certification.
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as an Athletic Trainer by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners.
- Current certification in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
- Experience in an athletic training facility environment (collegiate preferred).
- Knowledge of NCAA regulations.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Electronic Medical Records.
- Prior experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft SharePoint Server
- Prior experience with ImPact neurocognitive testing
- Instructor Certification in CPR/AED/First Aid
- Availability and willingness to travel as needed
**Must be US work authorized**
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Entry Level Personal Trainer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level personal trainer job?
Entry level personal trainer roles typically require a nationally recognized certification such as NASM, ACE, or ACSM, plus CPR and AED credentials. Employers at this level often prioritize hands-on experience from internships, college practica, or volunteer coaching over years on the job. A clear specialty, such as weight loss, athletic performance, or senior fitness, helps you stand out against other new applicants.
Which companies hire entry level personal trainers?
Companies hiring entry level personal trainers right now include Crunch Fitness, Life Time, and UCHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers commercial gym chains, boutique fitness studios, corporate wellness programs, and hospital-affiliated health centers, all of which routinely onboard candidates who are early in their careers.
Are there remote entry level personal trainer jobs?
Yes, though most personal trainer roles are still on-site by nature. About 2% of entry level personal trainer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve virtual one-on-one coaching, online program design, or hybrid wellness roles that blend in-person sessions with digital client check-ins.
Are these new grad personal trainer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior personal trainer roles. A posting is considered new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or practicum hours in place of paid work history, or asks for a portfolio of client programming rather than a lengthy employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level personal trainers?
Entry Level personal trainer roles concentrate in Sports & Recreation, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they maintain high client turnover, operate multiple locations, and regularly need certified staff who can be trained to meet their specific programming standards.