Certified Athletic Trainer - Running Program Coordinator (Oakton College)

Select Medical•Park Ridge, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join RUSH Physical Therapy’s sports medicine team in a hybrid role combining hands-on athletic training with community outreach and program development. Approximately 75% of the role is dedicated athletic training for Oakton College, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and on-site sports medicine services for student-athletes. The remaining 25% focuses on coordinating and growing the partnership with the Chicago-area running community through community programs, sponsorship initiatives, event coordination, and relationship management. The role involves collaboration with physicians, coaches, runners, community partners, and rehabilitation professionals to strengthen Select Medical’s presence in the Chicagoland running community. The position is based at 826 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, Illinois, and includes weekday and weekend work during typical athletic trainer hours. Compensation is $55,000–$65,000 annually, based on experience, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification (NATA-BOC) certification.
CPR certification.
Applicable state license where required.
At least 2 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Experience working with collegiate athletics, endurance athletes, or community sports programs.

Responsibilities

Design and implement therapeutic rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
Determine and administer appropriate athletic training techniques before and during games and practices to reduce injury risk, including taping, wrapping, bracing, hydration, and minor wound care.
Evaluate the effectiveness of athletic training and rehabilitation techniques and document changes based on athlete response within the specified plan of care.
Manage emergency incidents and coordinate EMS and acute-care procedures, including basic life support, to reduce the impact of an athlete’s injury on function.
Seek outreach opportunities and participate in promotional events, including races and club-team events.
Provide athletic training coverage and on-site sports medicine services for Oakton College student-athletes.
Track injuries and maintain documentation.
Coordinate community running programs, sponsorship initiatives, and events.
Manage relationships with community partners and support marketing and sports medicine outreach initiatives.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus.
Mentorship and orientation programs.
Continuing education program with paid national certifications for athletic trainers.
Generous paid time off.
Medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
Life and disability protection.
Student loan repayment program, available in select markets.
Career growth and specialty opportunities nationwide, including sports medicine and industrial health.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.