About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare (Medical Facility).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Certified Athletic Trainer provides athletic training and sports‑medicine services to local student‑athletes and community patients, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and safe return‑to‑play decisions. This full‑time role also may function as a Physician Extender in client clinics when needed, providing clinical support within applicable scope of practice.

• Provide athletic training coverage for high‑school athletic programs, games, practices, tournaments, and special events.
• Evaluate and assess athletic injuries and illnesses; communicate findings and recommended plans to athletes, families, coaches, and providers.
• Develop and implement injury‑prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and conditioning programs.
• Monitor progress during treatment and rehabilitation and adjust plans as appropriate.
• Assist physicians and clinical staff as a Physician Extender when assigned, including patient assessments, documentation, and patient education.
• Maintain accurate, HIPAA‑compliant records of evaluations, treatments, and return‑to‑play decisions.
• Coordinate coverage with athletic directors, coaches, and clinical teams.
• Participate in outreach, education, coaches’ clinics, and community sports‑medicine initiatives.
• Work evenings, weekends, and variable hours as required by athletic schedules or clinical assignments.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or entry‑level Master’s) in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
• Current Illinois Athletic Trainer license or eligibility to obtain Illinois licensure.
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision‑making, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with athletes, families, coaches, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to provide age‑appropriate care across youth and adolescent populations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events.

Preferred

• Prior experience with high‑school or collegiate athletic programs.
• Experience in sports medicine, orthopedics, rehabilitation, or outpatient clinical settings.
• Experience serving as a physician extender or providing clinical support in a healthcare setting.
• Additional certifications or continuing‑education in sports medicine or related areas.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $27.00–$30.00 per hour.
• $2.00 per hour evening differential for hours worked after 6:00 p.m.
• Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate.
• Competitive benefits package (medical, dental, vision where applicable).
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Access to on‑site or affiliated childcare and wellness center membership where available.

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Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Constant (67–100%): standing, walking, speaking, hearing, near visual acuity, manual dexterity for patient care and documentation.
• Frequent (34–66%): bending, stooping, reaching, pushing/pulling, crouching, kneeling, moving across athletic and clinical environments.
• Occasional (11–33%): lifting and carrying equipment and supplies.
• On‑demand: respond quickly to athletic injuries and emergency situations; assist with emergency care as needed.
• Work safely in indoor and outdoor settings (fields, gymnasiums, training rooms, clinics).

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Work Environment

Work is performed in athletic and healthcare settings including high‑school athletic facilities, athletic fields, gymnasiums, training rooms, and client clinics. The role may be exposed to weather conditions, uneven surfaces, athletic injuries, infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other healthcare hazards. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be used per policy.

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Background Check & Drug Screen

Employment is contingent on successful completion of applicable federal and state background checks and a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen. The confidential client’s drug‑screening policy includes testing for substances consistent with organizational requirements and applicable law.

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Important Notes & Compliance

• This posting lists the hourly range ($27.00–$30.00/hr) and an evening differential ($2.00/hr) as provided by the confidential client. Pay and benefits may vary by role and region.
• The position requires eligibility to work in the U.S.; verification of identity and employment authorization will be required.
• This job is located in Hopedale, IL and must meet Illinois licensing requirements for Athletic Trainers.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.