Certified Athletic Trainer - PRN

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Hopedale (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer (PRN) to provide sports medicine and athletic training services for high school athletic programs.

The role focuses on medical coverage for events, injury evaluation, prevention, and return-to-play decisions, with emphasis on education for athletes and collaboration with families and healthcare professionals. Flexible scheduling will include evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or entry-level Master’s in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Current BOC certification and Illinois Athletic Trainer license or eligibility.
• CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, injury management, and therapeutic techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide safe, age-appropriate care and collaborate effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical coverage for athletic events, practices, and tournaments.
• Evaluate and assess injuries, communicate findings, and collaborate on treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Support injury prevention, monitor recovery, and assist with safe return-to-play decisions.
• Educate athletes on injury prevention, health, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation of injuries, treatments, and evaluations.
• Coordinate with school staff, athletes, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to HIPAA, professional standards, and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Athletic training

BOC certification

Illinois AT license

CPR/AED

Anatomy knowledge

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree in Athletic Training (entry-level)

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer, PRN, to provide sports medicine and athletic training services for high school athletic programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical coverage for athletic events, practices, and tournaments.
• Evaluate and assess injuries, communicate findings, and collaborate on treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Support injury prevention, monitor recovery, and assist with safe return-to-play decisions.
• Educate athletes on injury prevention, health, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation of injuries, treatments, and evaluations.
• Coordinate with school staff, athletes, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to HIPAA, professional standards, and participate in ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or entry-level Master’s in Athletic Training from an accredited program.
• Current BOC certification and Illinois Athletic Trainer license or eligibility.
• CPR/AED certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, injury management, and therapeutic techniques.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide safe, age-appropriate care and collaborate effectively with a team.

Preferred qualifications include: prior experience in athletic training, high school sports coverage, and healthcare settings.

This PRN role involves flexible scheduling based on athletic event coverage, including evenings, weekends, and various athletic activities. The position requires physical ability to perform duties in diverse environments, including outdoor and indoor settings.