Certified Athletic Trainer - Running Program Coordinator (Oakton College)

RUSH Physical Therapy•Park Ridge, IL

1d•$55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Join the RUSH Physical Therapy 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 to serving as the Athletic Trainer for Oakton College, providing 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, including community running programs, sponsorship initiatives, event coordination, and strategic relationship management. The role involves collaboration with physicians, coaches, runners, community partners, and rehabilitation professionals to strengthen Select Medical’s presence within the Chicagoland running community. It includes athletic training coverage, injury tracking and documentation, program coordination, relationship management, marketing support, event participation, and development of sports medicine outreach initiatives. The position is based at 826 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068. 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.
Two 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 the need for and administer athletic training techniques before and during games and practices to reduce injury risk, including taping, wrapping, bracing, hydration guidance, and minor wound care.
Evaluate the effectiveness of athletic training and rehabilitation techniques and document changes based on the athlete’s 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 events, such as races and club-team activities, to promote the company.
Provide athletic training coverage and on-site sports medicine services for Oakton College student-athletes.
Coordinate and grow the organization’s partnership with the Chicago-area running community, including community programs, sponsorships, and events.
Support injury tracking and documentation, relationship management, 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 in high school and collegiate settings and industrial health.
Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program with bonus incentives.