Why Go4 Doesn't Set a Minimum Rate
Learn why Go4 does not establish a minimum rate for Athletic Trainer coverage and how our marketplace approach supports transparency, flexibility, and competitive compensation.
Go4 believes Athletic Trainers should have the ability to determine which opportunities are worth their time, expertise, and experience.
Rather than establishing a universal minimum rate across every market, organization, and event type, Go4 operates as a marketplace where organizations determine what they are willing to pay and Athletic Trainers determine which opportunities they are willing to accept.
This approach allows compensation to adjust naturally based on factors such as location, demand, experience requirements, event complexity, and urgency of coverage needs.
You Control Your Value
Athletic Trainers are never required to apply for or accept a shift that does not align with their professional expectations or desired compensation.
Why Doesn't Go4 Set a National Minimum Rate?
Athletic training markets vary significantly across the country.
Compensation may be influenced by:
- Geographic location
- Local supply and demand
- Event type
- Experience requirements
- Duration of coverage
- Last-minute staffing needs
- Specialized skills or certifications
A single national minimum rate would not accurately reflect these differences and could unintentionally limit opportunities in some markets while restricting earning potential in others.
Organizations Set the Rate
Organizations posting jobs on Go4 determine the compensation they are willing to offer for coverage.
However, organizations are not making these decisions in a vacuum.
Go4 provides Job Posters with market-based compensation guidance to help them better understand local compensation trends and what may be considered a competitive rate when posting opportunities.
Today, this guidance includes average transacted rates within the state where the event is taking place.
This market data helps organizations understand local compensation trends and what may be considered a competitive rate when posting opportunities.
Competitive Rates Drive Applications
Organizations that post rates closer to or above local market averages generally receive more applications and secure coverage more quickly.
Athletic Trainers Decide Which Opportunities to Pursue
Athletic Trainers maintain complete control over which opportunities they apply for and accept.
If a shift does not meet your expectations for:
- Compensation
- Travel distance
- Schedule
- Event type
- Responsibilities
you are under no obligation to apply.
This marketplace dynamic encourages organizations to post competitive rates when they need to secure qualified coverage.
Go4's Commitment to Athletic Trainers
While Go4 does not establish minimum rates, we remain committed to supporting Athletic Trainers and advancing the profession.
This includes:
- Providing compensation transparency to organizations.
- Sharing market rate data during job creation.
- Encouraging organizations to post competitive opportunities.
- Supporting industry initiatives focused on advancing the profession.
- Eliminating Athletic Trainer payment processing fees.
Go4 is proud to support broader efforts aimed at improving compensation, recognition, and opportunities for Athletic Trainers across the country, including initiatives such as Vision 2030.
As of January 1, 2026, Go4 also eliminated the 3% Athletic Trainer payment processing fee, allowing Athletic Trainers to receive 100% of the compensation rate posted on the shift.
100% of Your Earnings
The compensation displayed on a shift is the compensation you receive for successfully completing the shift.
FAQs
Why doesn't Go4 establish a minimum rate?
Athletic training compensation varies significantly based on market conditions, geography, event type, and demand. A single national minimum would not accurately reflect these differences.
Does Go4 provide rate guidance to organizations?
Yes. Job Posters are shown the average transacted Athletic Trainer rate within the state where their event is taking place to help them understand local compensation trends and post competitive opportunities.
Am I required to apply for low-paying shifts?
No. Athletic Trainers have complete control over which opportunities they apply for and accept.
Do higher-paying jobs receive more applications?
Generally, yes. Organizations that post rates closer to or above market averages often receive stronger applicant interest and fill coverage more quickly.
Does Go4 take a percentage of my pay?
No. Effective January 1, 2026, Go4 eliminated the 3% payment processing fee previously charged to Athletic Trainers.
Athletic Trainers now receive 100% of the compensation rate posted on the shift.
Why do rates vary so much between jobs?
Rates can vary based on location, demand, event complexity, required experience, coverage duration, and local market conditions.
What should I do if I believe a rate is too low?
Athletic Trainers are never required to apply for or accept opportunities that do not align with their expectations or desired compensation.
Can I negotiate compensation with an organization?
Compensation is generally determined by the rate listed within the job posting, and Athletic Trainers do not currently have the ability to negotiate rates directly through the Go4 app.
If a shift does not align with your compensation expectations, you may choose whether or not to apply for the opportunity.
If you are interested in a specific opportunity and would like to inquire about the possibility of a rate adjustment, please contact Go4 Support at support@go4.io. Our team may be able to reach out to the Job Poster on your behalf to determine whether there is flexibility in the posted rate.