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Essay / Athletic Trainer - 569
I had a hard time finding a career. All the jobs I encountered didn't interest me at all. Until a friend had the idea of a career as an athletic trainer. That’s when I started researching and my interest grew. Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people of all ages. Athletic trainers attempt to prevent injuries by educating people on how to reduce the risk of injury. Another way athletic trainers prevent injuries is by advising people on the proper use of equipment. The amount of money you earn depends on many occasions. Your salary depends on your employment context, your level of education and your experience. The average salary ranged from $28,495 to $63,568 (Mayo School of Health Science, p. 1). Benefits you may receive include paid time off, health insurance, and a retirement plan. Many athletic trainers work indoors most of the time. Coaches who work sports-related jobs spend much of their time working outside. Sports training requires standing for a long time, being able to walk, run, kneel, stoop., ...