Athletic Trainers

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 31,010 - 70,750; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking an Athletic Trainer to evaluate and advise athletes on injury recovery, develop training programs, and teach sports medicine courses. Applicants should have strong skills in communication and critical thinking. Training typically involves a proficiency in tools like Microsoft Office. The role includes responsibilities like recommending diet plans and ensuring athletes are ready for participation. This position is crucial for maintaining peak physical fitness and health in athletes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from injuries.
• Develop training programs to improve athletic performance.
• Teach sports medicine courses to students.
• Recommend diets to improve athlete health.
• Evaluate athletes’ readiness to play.

Skills

Monitoring

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Speaking

Writing

Service Orientation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Web browser software

Email software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Scheduling software

BioEx Systems Exercise Pro

Job description

Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer Definition Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic‑related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. May provide first aid or emergency care.

List of Athletic Trainer Job Duties

• Develop training programs or routines designed to improve athletic performance.
• Confer with coaches to select protective equipment.
• Teach sports medicine courses to athletic training students.
• Recommend special diets to improve athletes’ health, increase their stamina, or alter their weight.
• Evaluate athletes’ readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
• Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.

What Every Athletic Trainer Should Know

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.

Types of Athletic Trainer

• Sports Trainer
• Head Athletic Trainer/Strength Coach
• Athletic Trainer
• Sports Medicine Coordinator
• Assistant Athletic Trainer

Job Opportunities for Athletic Trainers

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 27,800 jobs in the United States for Athletic Trainer. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 22.7% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 6,300 new jobs for Athletic Trainer by 2026. The BLS estimates 2,200 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Athletic Trainer are Utah, Colorado, and Oregon. Watch out if you plan on working in Maine, Kansas, or Wisconsin. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for an Athletic Trainer

The typical yearly salary for Athletic Trainers is somewhere between $31,010 and $70,750.

Athletic Trainers who work in Hawaii, Texas, or California make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Athletic Trainers

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Web browser software
• Email software
• Word processing software
• Spreadsheet software
• Database software
• Scheduling software
• BioEx Systems Exercise Pro