Head Athletic Trainer | Sauk Valley College - Illinois

Go4

Dixon (IL)

On-site

USD 75,768 - 89,544

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation stipend

License Renewal Reimbursement

CEU subscription

Job summary

Sauk Valley College in Dixon, IL invites applications for the Head Athletic Trainer position for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will manage athletic training services, evaluate and rehabilitate injured athletes, and run the Athletic Training Facility.

This in-person role requires approximately 25 hours per week, with duties during practice, games, and travel seasons, and includes a starting rate of $55 per hour plus benefits such as a signing bonus, relocation stipend,

Qualifications

BOC certification required to practice athletic training.
CPR/AED certification required to respond to emergencies.
Master's degree preferred but not required for consideration.

Responsibilities

Develop/maintain overall Sports Medicine program for the school, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation.
Provide athletic training services at scheduled practices and competitions.
Coordinate medical referrals and pre-participation exams with physicians.
Collaborate with strength/conditioning, coaching, and school staff on safety and conditioning programs.
Assist Athletic Director with enforcing policies and protocols.
Evaluate and adopt new techniques, policies, and equipment for the program.

Skills

BOC Certified Athletic Trainer

CPR/AED Certification

Masters Degree preferred

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Job description

Go4 is accepting applications for a Head Athletic Trainer position at Sauk Valley College, just outside of Chicago, IL, for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful candidate will handle athletic training services, evaluation of injured athletes, rehabilitation of injured athletes, and running and managing the Athletic Training Facility.

Dates

DATES: ASAP - May, 2027 | approx 25 hrs per week required

Times

TIMES: Approximately 2:00pm-7:00pm M-F for practice, game, and athletic training room coverage; will vary dependent on practice/game schedule. Some weekend coverage possible as well as one travel season.

Location

LOCATION: Dixon, IL (near Rockford, about 1.5 hrs West of Chicago)

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Starting $55/hour; commensurate with experience. Additionally offering: CEU subscription, Signing Bonus, Relocation stipend, License Renewal Reimbursement

Job Responsibilities

Develop/maintain overall Sports Medicine program for the school, including injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs and counseling for student-athletes;

Provide athletic training services, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions as deemed necessary by Athletic Director/Supervisor;

In coordination with the team/supervising physician(s), review pre-participation physical examinations and coordinate medical referrals for student-athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete;

Work in conjunction with strength and conditioning, coaching, and school staff to ensure safety in the design and implementation of fitness, nutrition and conditioning programs customized to meet individualized student-athletes needs;

Assist the Athletic Director with enforcing school policies and protocols;

Evaluate and recommend new techniques, policies, and equipment that would enhance the benefit of the existing sports medicine program;

Maintain up-to-date records and documentation, as well as track daily patient encounters using provided Athlete Sign In sheets;

Practice in accordance with education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations and abide by principles set forth in the NATA Code of Ethics.

Qualifications