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Role overview

Confidential Client is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer (PRN) to provide sports medicine and athletic training coverage for local high school athletic programs in Hopedale, IL. This PRN role focuses on event coverage, injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-play decisions in collaboration with physicians, coaches, and school staff.

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Compensation & benefits

• Competitive PRN pay: $40.00–$50.00 per hour
• $2.00/hour evening differential for hours after 6:00 p.m.
• Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate
• Wellness center membership
• 401(k) plan with employer match (where applicable)

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Key responsibilities

• Provide athletic training coverage for local high school home events, games, practices, tournaments, and other assigned activities.
• Evaluate and assess athletic injuries; communicate findings and recommendations to healthcare professionals.
• Assist with injury prevention, immediate care, treatment plans, rehabilitation, and conditioning programs.
• Monitor recovery and support return-to-participation recommendations in collaboration with physicians and other clinicians.
• Communicate injury status, restrictions, and care plans to athletes, families, coaches, and athletic directors.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of injuries, evaluations, treatments, and rehab activities.
• Coordinate coverage with school athletic directors and coaching staff.
• Provide age-appropriate education on injury prevention, safe play, and health topics.
• Support community outreach and sports-medicine initiatives as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable policies and regulations.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.

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Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or entry-level Master’s degree in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
• Current Illinois Athletic Trainer license or eligibility for Illinois licensure.
• Current CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, injury assessment, prevention, rehabilitation, and therapeutic techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work with students, families, coaches, athletic directors, and clinicians.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently within professional scope of practice.
• Professionalism and commitment to patient confidentiality.

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Preferred qualifications

• 1–2 years of athletic training experience preferred.
• Prior experience covering high school athletic programs preferred.
• Experience providing event coverage (games, practices, tournaments) and working alongside physicians or in clinical settings.

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Schedule & work environment

• This is a PRN (as-needed) position. Scheduling varies based on event coverage and departmental needs; hours are not guaranteed.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and occasional travel to school athletic sites is required.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors and indoors at athletic fields, gymnasiums, and training rooms. The role may require standing, walking, bending, lifting equipment, and responding quickly to injuries and emergency situations.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Compliance & hiring notes

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification will be required.
• Confidential Client complies with applicable federal and state employment laws and will consider reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

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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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