About Careertakes

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Position overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training and sports medicine services for local student-athletes in Hopedale, IL. This full-time role combines on-field/event coverage, rehabilitation and clinical support. The position requires flexibility for evenings, weekends and travel to athletic events and may include duties as a physician extender in clinic settings when needed.

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Compensation & benefits

• Competitive pay: $27.00–$30.00 per hour
• $2.00 per hour evening differential for hours worked after 6:00 p.m.
• Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate
• Excellent benefits package
• Access to quality childcare in Hopedale
• HMC Wellness Center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match

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What you’ll do (Key responsibilities)

• Provide athletic training services and medical coverage for local high school athletic programs, including games, practices, tournaments, and other events.
• Evaluate and assess athletic injuries and illnesses; document findings and recommendations clearly and securely.
• Develop and implement injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and conditioning programs tailored to individual athletes.
• Monitor rehabilitation progress and coordinate return-to-participation recommendations with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Serve as a clinical support / Physician Extender in Confidential Client clinics when assigned, conducting patient assessments and assisting clinical staff within scope of practice.
• Educate student-athletes, parents/guardians, coaches, and staff about injury prevention, safe participation, and basic sports medicine care.
• Coordinate coverage with athletic directors and coaches; support outreach programs, clinics, and community sports medicine initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, timely records in compliance with HIPAA and organizational policies.

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Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or entry-level Master’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Current Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
• Illinois Athletic Trainer license or eligibility for 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; ability to work with athletes, families, coaches, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and variable hours as required by athletic schedules.
• Reliable transportation for event coverage and travel between sites.

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Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with high school or collegiate athletic programs.
• Background in sports medicine, orthopedics, rehabilitation, or outpatient clinical care.
• Prior experience as a physician extender or in clinical support roles.
• Additional certifications or training relevant to athletic training and sports medicine.

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Physical requirements

• Frequently standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, and moving across athletic and clinical environments.
• Ability to assist with positioning and transferring athletes/patients using appropriate body mechanics and equipment.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of equipment and supplies.
• Ability to respond rapidly to athletic injuries and emergency situations.
• Work performed both indoors and outdoors in variable weather and surface conditions.

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Work environment & compliance

• Work occurs in athletic fields, gymnasiums, training rooms, Confidential Client clinics, and other community locations.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids and occupational hazards; PPE will be provided and must be used.
• Role requires frequent interaction with students, families, coaches, athletic staff, and healthcare professionals.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of required background checks and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening consistent with applicable law and organizational policy.
• Confidential Client provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants who require an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

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Background checks & onboarding

• All employees are required to complete applicable federal and state background checks.
• Confidential Client’s drug screening may include testing for substances prohibited under policy, including cannabis (THC), in accordance with applicable law and organizational requirements.
• Confidential Client may use E-Verify where required by law or organizational policy; new hires will be required to verify identity and work authorization.

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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.

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