Athletic Trainer Jobs in New Jersey

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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Personal Trainer (WA)

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Sewell, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Sewell, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Who We ARE: At The Edge Fitness Clubs, we believe fitness transforms lives....

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Personal Trainer

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Woodbury, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Woodbury, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Who We ARE: At The Edge Fitness Clubs, we believe fitness transforms lives....

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Personal Trainer (CH)

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Who We ARE: At The Edge Fitness Clubs, we believe fitness transforms lives....

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Fitness Trainer

  • Planet Fitness Inc.
  • Union, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Union, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Job Summary The Fitness Trainer will be responsible for running the Planet Fitness group fitness program (PE@PF)....

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Group Aquatic Fitness Coach

  • Torch Fitness by Valet Living
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Wayne, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Torch Fitness, a division of Valet Living, is looking for an enthusiastic Aqua Fitness Instructor to lead engaging, high-energy 45-minute fitness classes 1x per month starting July at Mountain View...

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Opener, Fitness Consultant

  • The Edge Fitness Clubs
  • Delran, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Delran, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Combine your passion for fitness and love of people into your career at The Edge Fitness Clubs! What We LOVE: People. Fitness. Teamwork. Fun. Changing Lives....

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Personal Trainer (DL)

  • Delran, NJ
  • 2 days ago
  • Delran, NJ
  • 2 days ago

Who We ARE: At The Edge Fitness Clubs, we believe fitness transforms lives....

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Fitness Specialist - Marlton, NJ

  • Marlton, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Marlton, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Apply Now FOX Rehabilition is hiring a Fitness Specialist to lead group exercise and personal training for older adults a Senior Living Community in [City]....

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Exercise Physiologist - FT

  • Tender Touch Rehab Services, LLC Piscataway NJ
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 4 days ago

Provide clinical oversight of exercise program. May perform diagnostic tests as indicated (stress test, EKG, body far) to assess patient/clients health and fitness....

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Exercise Physiologist

  • HunterdonHealthcare
  • Flemington, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ
  • 5 days ago

management; knowledge and abilities in exercise physiology, exercise prescription, adaptive exercise therapy, a commitment to a healthier lifestyle as a model for patients and staff; ability to identify...

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Fitness Coach

  • JD
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Livingston, NJ
  • 5 days ago

This means upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, gym floor member interaction, leading gym inductions and teaching engaging group exercise classes....

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Fitness Coach

  • Orangetheory Fitness
  • Wyckoff, NJ
  • 5 days ago
  • Wyckoff, NJ
  • 5 days ago

and stay organized Positive, motivating and effective interpersonal communication skills Desire and capacity to train all fitness levels Bachelor's degree in an exercise related field is preferred...

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New Jersey Licensed Athletic Trainer

  • Bergen Community College
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 7 days ago
  • Paramus, NJ
  • 7 days ago

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS The athletic trainer will practice said profession within the parameters of the New Jersey Athletic Trainers Licensing Law as laid out by the New Jersey Board of Athletic...

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Convocatoria Personal trainer Athletic Martes 26 de Mayo

  • Athletic
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ
  • 8 days ago

ATHLETIC, importante cadena de gimnasio busca personal tecnico, tecnologo o profesional titulado en el area de deportes, con 8 meses de experiencia como entrenador personalizado, preparador...

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Personal Trainer

  • HEALTHTRAX INTERNATIONAL GROUP
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 8 days ago
  • Moorestown, NJ
  • 8 days ago

Ensure health history requirements are satisfied Conduct fitness assessments with clients and evaluate their results (InBody 570 analysis equipment) Create personalized exercise programs for clients...

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Demographic Data for New Jersey

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Salary for Athletic Trainer Jobs in New Jersey

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Athletic Trainers in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
2-4 years
43.2%
1-2 years
40.2%
None
16.6%


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