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Athletic Trainer job in Jacksonville TX at CHRISTUS Health

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Summary:

The Personal Trainer provides customized fitness programs that include education and guidance on cardiovascular exercise and resistance training, with general advice on proper food intake and supplementation.

Responsibilities:

  • Present the personal training program benefits to all members and demonstrate the value of these programs
  • Evaluate member needs, assist and encourage members to achieve fitness goals
  • Enroll members into the personal training program and assist members with exercise programs specifically designed to their goals, making adjustments to the exercises as needed
  • Demonstrate safe and effective exercises geared to the individual that have been approved by fitness certification agencies
  • Ensure club members understand how to correctly operate the weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment
  • Re-rack all weights and assist in maintaining a neat, organized and clean workout area by keeping the exterior surfaces of the equipment clean
  • Follow outlined protocol for all fitness programs
  • Assist in club promotions where applicable
  • Enter all training appointments in the Master Appointment book before service
  • Call all potential and current clients to schedule and/or confirm appointments
  • Perform Training Assessment appointments and work with clientele as assigned by Fitness Coordinator
  • Schedule Training Assessment appointments with members
  • Maintain client files in a neat and orderly fashion, and according to System protocol
  • Maintain and keep triplicates neatly in blue binder
  • Work a Saturday rotation depending on your level as a trainer
  • Trainers may not accept payment for services or product outside of CHRISTUS payroll
  • Participate in all required meetings and training as required by CHRISTUS
  • Comply with safety, courtesy and dress policies of department (SEE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR DRESS CODE)
  • Assist in implementing center, department, and System policies and procedures
  • Create a presence among our members that will allow the member to approach the trainer with any questions and/or concerns about health and fitness
  • Maintain integrity and professionalism at all times, on or off the premises
  • Be creative and innovative when working with clients
  • Be available to participate in community events
  • Stay up-to-date on fitness information, exercises, workout programs, nutrition, supplements, etc
  • Be held accountable for personal monthly goals and center/department goals

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma
  • BLS

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed


Typical mid-level pay: $60k for Athletic Trainers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$60k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$45k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $84k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Low mobility
Durability
Somewhat fragile

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options, Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers, Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+11%
10yr growth
Advanced degrees are common in this field.
Typical: Master's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024