Athletic Medicine Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Athletic Trainer to join our team at Illinois School District U-46. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of our student athletes as they participate in extracurricular and interscholastic athletic events.

• Work collaboratively with the local physical therapy team and physicians to provide comprehensive care to student athletes.
• Build and maintain relationships with the community to ensure ease of access to care for athletes.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with the school Athletic and Activities Director, physicians, coaches, and parents.
• Provide medical care for home interscholastic practices and competitions, as well as all away varsity football games.
• Assist coaches with the development of conditioning and injury prevention programs.
• Provide initial evaluation of injuries to interscholastic athletes and initiate proper medical follow-up.
• Design and implement rehabilitation programs for injured interscholastic athletes.
• Make decisions concerning the return of athletes to practice and competition after injuries.
• Maintain knowledge of current advancements in evaluation, rehabilitation, and health-related aspects of sports medicine.

• At minimum a Bachelor's Degree from a CAATE-accredited institution.
• Valid ATC Certification and continuing education requirements as set forth by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified.
• Driver's License in good standing.

The successful candidate will be required to work a flexible schedule, approximately 40 hours per week, with hours dependent on the schedule of the Athletic Department. Work will typically occur on evenings and Saturday mornings/afternoons.

Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.