We surveyed 426 athletic trainers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical athletic trainer. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as an athletic trainer?
Low
High
Working as an athletic trainer typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become an athletic trainer?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as an athletic trainer typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as an athletic trainer?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically quite difficult to find a job as an athletic trainer. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for athletic trainers.
Do athletic trainers work full-time or part-time?
55% of athletic trainers work in full-time roles while 45% work part-time.