Springfield Clinic·Springfield, Illinois
Provide injury evaluation, treatment, and prevention for athletes at local schools and community events. Serve as a clinical and educational resource for staff, coaches, and physicians while coordinating healthcare access outside traditional clinic hours.
The Athletic Trainer - Outreach is responsible for serving as a community outreach athletic trainer providing injury evaluation and treatment to area athletes at local schools and community events. Responsible for serving as a clinical and educational resource for staff, students, area coaches, athletic directors and physicians while providing quality care to patients of all ages through the proper utilization of assessment, planning, implementation and instruction.
Job Relationships Reports to the Sports Medicine Supervisor
Principal Responsibilities
Demonstrate the ability to perform injury prevention, assessment, treatment (including first aide) and reconditioning as set forth by the National Athletic Training Association Board of Certification and Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
Serve as liaison between athlete, parent / guardian and the clinic healthcare team.
Provide school and/or community access to healthcare services outside of the traditional hours of clinic operation (evening and weekend coverage).
Demonstrates proper taping, strapping, bracing and fitting of athletic equipment.
When a physician has prescribed treatments, the athletic trainer will carry out the treatments as prescribed.
Cover assigned pre-season physicals, sports games, matches and related events under the coordination of the Director.
Participate in special projects for athletic programs and/or the community to promote the growth of the Springfield Clinic Sports Medicine Program and its associated functions.
Plan, conduct, and/or coordinate educational programming consistent with constituent need and community desire.
Demonstrate appropriate delegation of duties, judgment, safety, initiative and flexibility in scheduling, organizational skills, and appropriate time management.
Promote public relations and make presentations upon request.
Maintain professional mannerism.
Maintain clean, neat, orderly work environment.
Attempt to provide for patient comfort and modesty.
Communicate tactfully in person or by telephone.
Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.
Perform other job duties as assigned.
Licenses/Certificates
Licensed by the State of Illinois
If not licensed, may work up to six months as long as the application has been submitted to IDFPR and is considered licensed pending.
Certification through the athletic trainers Board of Certification (BOC) preferred.
Preferred to be a member of the National Athletic Trainers Association,
CPR certification per AHA guidelines required within 30 days of hire.
Must maintain valid Illinois driver's license.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and licensure by the State of Illinois. BOC certification and CPR certification are required or preferred, along with a valid Illinois driver's license.
Market context
In Illinois, outreach athletic trainer roles are typically tied to schools, sports medicine clinics, and community coverage needs, so demand often follows local athletics and injury-prevention programs. These positions can be competitive because employers usually want a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Illinois licensure, BOC and CPR credentials, and a valid Illinois driver’s license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your licensure and certification status before applying.