Athletic Trainer
Wellness & Fitness
Salary
per hour : $30
per year : $38,810
5 Primary Jobs & Responsibilities
- assess an athletes illness or injury
- use physical therapy equipment, techniques, and medicines
- evaluate athletes readiness to play after an injury
- assess & record progress of recovery
- apply tape, bandages, or braces
Days & Hours Worked
12 hours/day or 40-50 hours/week
6-7 days a week
Potential Work Environment
- high schools
- colleges/universities
- pro sports
- sports med clinics
- physician offices/hospitals
Promotions or Other Positions Available
promotion to a head trainer or training position with higher responsibilities
Employment Outlook
easy to apply
Education/Training Required
requires a Bachelors Degree but many athletic trainers have have higher Graduate Degree
4 Important Personality Characteristics
- communication
- commitment
- care
- knowlegde
Work/Volunteer Experience
- chiropractic physicians
- massage therapists
Advise to Someone Wanting This Job
- have to be able to adapt & cannot be fearful of change
- have to know how to deal with different personalities of their athletes
Where to Go for Further Information
- local area high schools
- physical therapy clinics
1 Related Career
exercise physiologists
3 Positive Aspects
- make good money
- involves athletics
- AT's improve patient functional & physical outcomes
3 Negative Aspects
- long hours
- away from family
- requires a lot of patience
After researching more about this job, is this job still a career possibility for you?
Yes, this is still a career possibility for me because I just want a job that will make me money and a job that will keep me involved with athletics and being an Athletic Trainer can do both for me.