Salary Breakdown
Athletic Trainers
Average
$49,410
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$37,030
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$47,300
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$60,890
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Athletic Trainers
840
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Athletic Trainers
Supporting Programs
Athletic Trainers
Top Expected Tasks
Athletic Trainers
01
Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
02
Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
03
Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
04
Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
05
Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
06
Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.
07
Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
08
Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
09
Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
10
Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Athletic Trainers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Speaking
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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