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ATHLETIC TRAINER
Jacob Willey
Tasks Teach others
Assist and care for other
Update and use job-related knowledge
Get information needed to do the job
Establish and maintain relationships
Make decisions
Solve problems
Develop and build teams
Coach others
Guide, direct, and motivate others
WORKING CONDITIONS
Athletic Trainers usually work indoors at a gym or training facility. They have constant contact with coaches and athletes
SKILLSSome of the skills that a athletic trainer needs is
Be physically fit Read and understand written materials Judge the costs and benefits of a possible action Use math skills to solve problems Motivate, develop, and direct people as they work Manage the time of self and others Look for ways to help people Determine the tools and equipment needed to do a job Persuade others to approach things differently Solve problems
INTERESTSConsider achievement
importantLikes to be physically
active
Preparations Must have at least a
bachelor’s degree or higher from an approved school.
Must of completed 800 hours of supervised clinical experience in 2 or more years
Pass the National Athletic Trainers Certification board exam
WORK HOURS
Many work full-time. Works days and some weekends depending on the sports season. Travels for long periods of time
Employment Outlook
The employment field is large in gyms and doctors offices. Athletic trainers are in high demand because of all the athletes.
Major Employers are gyms, athletic clubs, colleges, and hospitals
The advancement opportunities only come when you gain more years of experience
Physical Therapists Nurses Assistance and Sports trainers are related job to an athletic trainer
Wages- on average they make 7.50 an hour and 43,000 a year
Benefits- Paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance
Career cluster is health science
Helpful high school courses are Keyboarding Physiology Anatomy Health and Fitness Health Education
Over all I like this job. You get to be active and meet new people. The pay is good and so are the benefits
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