Athletic Trainer
About The Position
The Associate Athletic Trainer works alongside medical professionals, Athletic Directors, coaches, and athletes to review athletes’ medical conditions and develop plans to meet their goals. The role covers injury and illness prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization and administration, and professional responsibility. The position reports to the AT Manager and is based at Ridgewood High School in Norridge, Illinois. The role includes applying protective devices, evaluating and responding to injuries, developing rehabilitation and prevention programs, maintaining injury and treatment records, and communicating with partners about athlete progress and Athletico services. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to weather elements. Some weekend and after-business-hours work is required.
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 lift and move up to 100 pounds, including assisting with moving, lifting, and supporting athletes.
- 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 and fine hand manipulation.
- Ability to see at close range and at a distance, use peripheral vision and depth perception, and adjust focus.
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, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
- 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.
- PTO, with accrual starting 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.
- Employee discount program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
