Overview
Athletic Trainer Jobs in East Saint Louis at Roving Athletic Training Service
Position Summary
Roving Sports Medicine Professionals is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide athletic training services for East St. Louis Senior High School. This position will support student-athletes through injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, rehabilitation guidance, documentation, and communication with coaches, school administrators, parents/guardians, and healthcare providers.
The Athletic Trainer will serve as the primary on-site sports medicine provider for designated practices, home athletic events, away football games (3 games in IL, 1 game in FL) and school-sponsored athletic activities. This role is ideal for an athletic trainer who is organized, dependable, comfortable working independently, and passionate about providing high-quality care in the secondary school setting.
Primary Responsibilities
The Certified Athletic Trainer will be responsible for:
- Providing athletic training coverage for practices, home games, and school-sponsored athletic events.
- Evaluating athletic injuries and determining appropriate care, referral, or return-to-play recommendations.
- Providing first aid, emergency care, and injury management in accordance with accepted athletic training standards.
- Developing and implementing injury prevention, stretching, taping, bracing, and rehabilitation support programs.
- Maintaining accurate injury reports, treatment notes, incident documentation, and return-to-play records.
- Communicating with coaches, athletic administration, parents/guardians, physicians, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
- Assisting with coordination of emergency action plans and ensuring emergency equipment is accessible and ready for use.
- Monitoring environmental conditions and advising coaches/administration regarding heat, lightning, or other safety concerns.
- Supporting concussion management and return-to-play processes in accordance with applicable laws, school policies, and physician guidance.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional athletic training area.
- Promoting a positive, professional, and student-centered sports medicine environment.
No Clinic Requirement
- This position has no outside clinical obligation. The Athletic Trainer is not required to work in a physical therapy clinic, physician office, hospital system, or other outside clinical setting as part of this role. The position is focused on school-based athletic training services for East St. Louis Senior High School.
Schedule
The anticipated schedule is:
- Monday–Friday, approximately 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- Extended Friday coverage during football season may be required, approximately 1:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
- Occasional schedule adjustments may be required based on athletic contests, playoffs, weather changes, and school needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Current BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer.
- Eligibility for or possession of an Illinois Athletic Trainer License.
- Current CPR/AED certification for the Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in athletic training or related field.
- Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a secondary school athletic environment.
- Ability to pass any school district background check, fingerprinting, or onboarding requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
Roving Sports Medicine Professionals offers a competitive compensation package that may include:
- Salary range starting at $62,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time salary with reduced summer hours.
- Medical insurance stipend or employer-sponsored health benefit options.
- Professional liability coverage.
- Continuing education support, ($500 per year)
- Support with onboarding, documentation systems, and school communication.
Pay: From $62,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Athletic Trainer
Company: Roving Athletic Training Service
Location: East Saint Louis
