Athletic Trainer Jobs in Florida

An Athletic Trainer in the fitness and recreation industry is a certified health professional who collaborates with physicians to provide preventative services, emergency care, clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. They work closely with athletes, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts to prevent and treat sports-related injuries, provide first aid, and develop and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs. Athletic Trainers work in a variety of settings within the fitness and recreation industry, including health clubs, recreational sports centers, schools, and universities.

Important skills for an Athletic Trainer include strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, as well as a thorough understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Certification is often required; the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) is the nationally recognized certifying body. Prior to becoming an Athletic Trainer, individuals may have roles such as a Fitness Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant, or Sports Medicine Aid. All these roles provide valuable experience in the physical fitness and healthcare fields that can serve as a foundation for a career as an Athletic Trainer.

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Health Fitness Professional

  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Palm Beach, FL
  • 5 hours ago

You will provide individual and group exercise instruction, monitor fitness facility and conduct fitness testing and assessments, advising participants of the results and designing individualized programs...

Fitness Trainer

  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 6 hours ago
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • 6 hours ago

Regular, consistent cleaning and sanitizing of all exercise equipment and Black Card spa amenities. This includes communal spaces as well as your assigned area....

Intern Athletic Trainer (Tennis, Women's Golf) - Sports Health Performance

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 17 hours ago

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an intern athletic trainer to assist in delivering athletic training services to the Florida...

High Performance Coach

  • FL
  • 21 hours ago
  • FL
  • 21 hours ago

Who We Are We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sports growth on every...

Strength & Conditioning Coach - Football

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 1 day ago

Instructs athletes on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement. Administers testing protocols and evaluates results....

Personal Training Manager In Training

  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago

Crunch is a gym that believes in making serious exercise fun by fusing fitness and entertainment and pioneering a philosophy of No Judgments....

Imga+ Mental Performance Coach

  • Bradenton, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Bradenton, FL
  • 2 days ago

IMGA+ Mental Performance Coach IMG Academy - Manager Bradenton FL Administration/General Management: Athletic Director 0 3 days ago In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply...

Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 - $5,000 Sign On Bonus

  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Coral Gables, FL
  • 2 days ago

The Clinic Athletic Trainer 1 (H) works as an athletic trainer in a physician practice and may be assigned to various locations and providers within the Department of Orthopedics to assist with the...

Exercise Physiologist 1 - UHealth at SoLe Mia

  • North Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • North Miami, FL
  • 2 days ago

Guides patients on physical conditioning and injury prevention. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets....

Personal Trainer PRN

  • Wesley Chapel, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Wesley Chapel, FL
  • 2 days ago

Wesley Chapel (FHWC), provides one-on-one or small group fitness and personal training services in accordance with the members request and in compliance with nationally recognized accrediting bodies exercise...

Support Staff Fitness Specialist

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Pensacola, FL
  • 2 days ago

exercise classes if applicable Assists the team in overseeing general facility operations Support CFW Culture and initiatives What skills are required?...

Canine Fitness Coach

  • Palmetto, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Palmetto, FL
  • 2 days ago

Job Details Level : Experienced Job Location : Dogs Inc Main Campus - Palmetto, FL Position Type : Full Time Education Level : 4 Year Degree Salary Range : Undisclosed Job Shift : Day Description:...

Personal Trainer

  • Hudson, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Hudson, FL
  • 2 days ago

applicable Sales and Marketing for Programming Proactive outreach to inactive members Assist in retention efforts Provide exceptional member service Qualifications Have a strong knowledge of physiology, exercise...

Fitness Trainer

  • Naples, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 4 days ago

Regular, consistent cleaning and sanitizing of all exercise equipment and Black Card spa amenities. This includes communal spaces as well as your assigned area....

Clinic Athletic Trainer 2 (H) - UHealth SoLe Mia

  • North Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • North Miami, FL
  • 4 days ago

The Clinic Athletic Trainer 2 (H) works as an athletic trainer in a physician practice and may be assigned to various locations and providers within the Department of Orthopedics to assist with the...

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Salary for Athletic Trainer Jobs in Florida

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Athletic Trainer positions.



Highest Education Level

Athletic Trainers in Florida offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
55.2%
Master's Degree
25.2%
Associate's Degree
6.0%
High School or GED
5.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.6%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Athletic Trainers in Florida
2-4 years
43.2%
1-2 years
40.2%
None
16.6%


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