Athletic Trainer

Athletico•Norridge, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Athletic Trainer works at Ridgewood High School in Norridge, Illinois, reporting to the AT Manager. The role works alongside medical professionals, athletic directors, coaches, and athletes to review athletes’ medical conditions and develop plans to meet their goals. The work encompasses injury prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning, as well as organization, administration, and professional responsibility. This full-time position includes responsibilities for recognizing and evaluating injuries, providing first aid and emergency care, developing rehabilitation and injury-prevention programs, maintaining injury records, and communicating with internal and external partners about athlete progress and Athletico services. The role involves indoor and outdoor work, some weekend and after-business-hours work, and responding to medical emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited CAATE program.
BOC certification.
Licensed and/or registered in accordance with state regulations for the work location.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Ability to remain stationary for extended periods, stoop, kneel or crouch, travel around the location, communicate verbally and in writing, and use fine motor skills, including fine hand manipulation.
Ability to see at close range and at a distance, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and adjust focus.
Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds, including assisting with moving, lifting, and supporting athletes.
Some weekend and after-business-hours work is required.

Responsibilities

Apply protective or injury-preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, and braces.
Recognize and evaluate injuries at the assigned affiliate or clinic and provide first aid or emergency care to injured athletes or patients.
Develop and carry out rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
Plan and implement comprehensive programs to prevent future injuries and illnesses among athletes.
Maintain accurate injury records and write reports on injuries and treatment programs in accordance with company documentation protocols.
Communicate with internal and external partners about injured athletes’ progress and inform them about Athletico services and locations to support continuity of care.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage, dental insurance, and vision insurance, with eligibility beginning on the first day of employment.
Health Savings Account (HSA), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
Progyny fertility benefit.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
Supplemental life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, with a long-term disability buy-up option.
Company-paid maternity and parental leave.
Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement.
KinderCare discount.
Legal and credit monitoring.
Student loan repayment program for eligible clinicians.
Paid time off, accruing immediately upon hire.
Six major holidays off plus two floating holidays yearly.
Employee physical therapy and occupational therapy benefits.
Bereavement time off and resources.
Pre-tax commuter transit and parking benefits.
401(k) retirement plan with a company match each pay period.
SoFi financial wellness tools and loan resources.
HUSK fitness resources and gym discounts.
Home, auto, and pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount program.