Trainers who work full time usually work more than 40 hours a week. They often work evenings, holidays, and weekends. They often travel to away games. Trainers who work part time usually do not work holidays and weekends or travel to away games. Wages Jobs as athletic trainers can be found in many areas of sporting activity.
Wages vary widely depending on the level of training and experience needed.
Coaches of professional teams can make very high wages. Many high school and collegiate coaches or trainers may earn similar wages to teachers. We hope to provide more specific information on this occupation in the future. There were 230 people employed as athletic trainers in Indiana in 1990. It is estimated that between 1990 and 2005, about 12 jobs per year will need to be filled in this occupation.