Athletic Trainer Remote & Hybrid Only Jobs in Pennsylvania
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.
Part Time - Student - Front Desk Fitness Attendant (2026-2027)
- Penn State University
- University Park, PA
- 90+ days ago
- University Park, PA
- 90+ days ago
This is a part-time/hourly opening, for three locations, that manages access to the Capital Union Building (CUB) and the Fitness Center....
Hybrid Part TimePart-Time Junior Personal Trainer - Campus Recreation
- Penn State University
- University Park, PA
- 90+ days ago
- University Park, PA
- 90+ days ago
Junior Personal Trainers will develop personalized, safe, and effective exercise programs for students, faculty, and staff of various fitness levels at Penn State University....
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Athletic Trainers in Pennsylvania offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Athletic Trainer position
- Documentation
- Punctual
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Vestibular
- Injury Management
- Referrals
- Friendliness
- Biomechanics
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Board of Certification
- Injury Evaluation
- Fitness Assessment
- Performance Enhancement Specialist
- Group Exercise
- Exercise
- Group Training
- Athletics
- Zumba
- Injury Prevention
- Kinesiology
- Exercise Science
- Corrective Exercise
- Pilates
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Performance
- Kickboxing
- Athletic Training
- Fitness
- Instructing
- Yoga
- Strength & Conditioning
- Program Design
- Sports Medicine
- Automated External Defibrillator
- Health and Wellness
- Nutrition
- Rehabilitation
- Wellness
- First Aid
- Basic Life Support
- Personal Training
- Computer Programming
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Coaching
- Events
- High School Diploma
- Policy Development
- Teaching
- Bachelor's Degree
- Sales
- Regulations
- Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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