Athletic Trainer - Thornton School District

Go4•Harvey, IL

4d•$48 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Go4 is accepting applications for an Athletic Trainer position in Thornton School District. The successful candidate will handle athletic training services, evaluation of injured athletes, rehabilitation of injured athletes, and running and managing the Athletic Training Facility. This role involves maintaining the overall Sports Medicine program for the College, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury and concussion management, injury treatment and rehabilitation for student-athletes. The Athletic Trainer will provide services for the College athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary. In coordination with the team physician, the candidate will review pre-participation physical examinations and coordinate medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete. The role also includes managing the Athletic Training Room, including medical inventory and budgetary items, and maintaining a clean, professional, and welcoming environment. The Athletic Trainer will assist the Athletic Director with determining safety and medical concerns for athletic events, emergency action planning, and enforcing school policies and protocols. Additionally, the candidate will evaluate and recommend new techniques, equipment, and policies that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program, and maintain up-to-date records and documentation as determined by the College.

Requirements

Board of Certification required
IL State Athletic Training Licensure

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from a CAATE accredited Athletic Training Program
2-5 years as an athletic trainer preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply!
Applicants with less than 3 years of experience are also encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Maintain overall Sports Medicine program for the College, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury and concussion management, injury treatment and rehabilitation for student-athletes
Provide athletic training services for the College athletic department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as necessary
In coordination with the team physician, review pre-participation physical examinations and coordinate medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
Manage the Athletic Training Room including medical inventory and budgetary items, and maintaining clean, professional, and welcoming environment
Assist the Athletic Director with determining safety and medical concerns for athletic events, emergency action planning, and enforcing school policies and protocols
Evaluate and recommend new techniques, equipment, and policies that would enhance the benefit of the sports medicine program
Maintain up-to-date records and documentation as determined by the College