How to select a pay rate

Go4 has two Pay Rates to choose from:

Hourly Rate

A job will cost the Hourly Rate x Hours Worked + Fees*.

Flat Rate

This is a single rate for the entire shift, paid to the athletic trainer once the shift ends. For example, if a shift is Monday through Friday, and you select a Flat Rate, the payment will be processed on Friday when the shift is complete.

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Some things to consider when setting your rate:

When is the job starting?

Schedules fill up fast! Most athletic trainers have full-time jobs and plan per diem jobs well in advance. If you post your job within two weeks from the start date, you will want to post at the highest end of your budget to attract candidates.

How Much Should I Pay?

We don't dictate prices.

You can select any rate you want; however, several factors impact your chances of getting an applicant. Like many other things, the higher the rate, the more likely someone will apply.

We use data from our marketplace to share the average transacted rate in the job's location. Posting at the average rate does not guarantee you an applicant.

If a job receives an application, it will most often happen within 48 hours of being posted. So, if you don't get an application within two days, we suggest boosting the rate.

What day is the job and what are the times?

Short weekday afternoon jobs during the traditional school year can be more difficult to fill than longer weekend jobs for a couple of reasons:

Most ATs have jobs requiring afternoon hours commitments, i.e., covering their school’s practices and games.
ATs are looking at the total pay for a job. For example, while an afternoon job on a weekday might have a higher per-hour rate, a weekend job with a lower rate and more hours will have a higher total payout.

Shift Length

Our data shows that shorter shifts (under 3 hours) are challenging to fill, especially on weekday afternoons. A higher pay rate can help in this situation.

Time of Year

During the summer, the number of weekend tournaments increases dramatically, so the demand for athletic trainers increases. While the per-hour pay is important, ATs also consider other factors when deciding to take a job, such as whether meals and/or supplies are provided.

Geography

If you are far from a metropolitan area, consider increasing your pay rate to help compensate the AT for travel costs.

If you need help determining a pay rate, our team is happy to help. Email us at contactus@go4.io.

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