How Does Go4Ellis Work

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We get the question all the time, “so, how does this work exactly?”  Here is Go4Ellis in a nutshell.

We are an online platform connecting athletic trainers interested in per diem work opportunities with sports event operators who need ATs for their programs, camps, tournaments, games, practices, clinics, etc.

How Do Athletic Trainers and Event Operators Join?

Athletic trainers can simply sign-up (link) for a free account, and once registered will receive a daily summary of upcoming work opportunities posted near them.  If there is a job of interest, you simply apply to work the job.  Go4Ellis is a proud NATA partner and use of Go4Ellis is a NATA member benefit.  Athletic trainers must input their current NATA member number in order to sign up.

Event operators can also sign up for a free account, and once registered go to the Post New Events screen to enter the upcoming sports program that needs athletic trainers.

What Are the Legal Requirements?

While Go4Ellis provides athletic trainers with the tools to operate their own per diem businesses, we still require that athletic trainers must operate at all times in accordance with their state practice act.  Before being allowed to apply for work, athletic trainers must upload documentation of a) their NATABOC Certification, b) proof of state licensure, registration or certification, c) and proof of professional liability insurance.  Additionally, if the AT works in a state where written standing orders are expressly required, or if the state has a mandatory child abuse clearance law, the athletic trainer must post those to their credentials section as well. 

When athletic trainers apply for work, event operators can easily click on their profile and review all of the athletic trainer's credentials for accuracy prior to hiring the athletic trainer.

How Do the Finances Work?

As mentioned, signing up for Go4Ellis is completely free, there are no ongoing subscription fees.  The only fees are on a per-use basis.  Event Operators are charged a 12.5% service fee for jobs posted.  For example, for a two-hour shift at $50/hour, the event operator will be billed $100, which goes to the athletic trainer, along with a service fee of $12.50.  Athletic trainers are charged a 3% fee which simply covers the cost of an direct deposit transaction.

All payments through Go4Ellis are processed by Stripe, one of the world’s largest and most secure automated transaction platforms.  All payments through Go4Ellis are automated, no more waiting for checks after per diem work. When an athletic trainer starts a shift, they simply check-in using the check-in button on the app.  This triggers the payment transaction, and  payments typically hit the AT’s bank account within 48 hours of the job.  

Additionally Go4Ellis handles all year-end tax issues for both event operators and athletic trainers.  Event operators never need to track down athletic trainer's at year’s end in order to issue a 1099, we handle all of that.

Where is Go4Ellis Open and Available?

We plan to bring Go4Ellis to every region of the country, but in a controlled manner.  Right now Go4Ellis is open in CT, MA, NH, NY, NJ, PA, DE, and FL.   Based on our experience to date, we want approximately 10% of total state ATs on Go4Ellis before we open in a new state.  The reason is that we need to make sure that every job posted in a new state or region gets filled so event operators keep coming back and using Go4Ellis.  If you’re an athletic trainer who wants to help us open in a new state, the best thing you can do is register and urge other athletic trainers in your professional network to do the same.

We also work to establish a relationship with state leadership before entering a new state.  We sought a partnership with NATA right from the start and are doing the same with state heads around the country.

That's Go4Ellis in a nutshell.  If you have follow-up questions hit us up anytime at contactus@go4ellis.com or visit go4ellis.com to learn more.

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