Assistant Athletic Trainer

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State University seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive health care for student-athletes, primarily in Volleyball, Football, Gymnastics, and Track & Field. Responsibilities include practice coverage, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. The role also involves serving as a Preceptor in the athletic training education program and fulfilling additional administrative duties. Multiple positions are available, with a starting date in May 2025.

Benefits

Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life

Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options

Tuition waiver benefits available to staff and their eligible dependents

Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

Paid benefit time

Qualifications

• State of Illinois Athletic Training license or eligible.
• Eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) exam certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care for assigned sport and support all student-athletes.
• Responsible for practice and competition coverage, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer

Division Name: Presidential

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer will provide quality health care primarily to their assigned sport but support other staff members with health care for all 400+ student-athletes at Illinois State University. The Trainer will be responsible for all aspects of health care, including but not limited to: practice coverage, competition coverage, treatment, rehabilitation, post-injury care, injury prevention, and facilitation of physician referrals. The sport assignment will be with Volleyball, Football, Gymnastics, Track & Field, or Women's Basketball. The Athletic Trainer will serve as a Preceptor in the athletic training education program. Additional administrative duties will be assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Additional Information

Multiple positions available, including Volleyball, Football, Gymnastics, and Track & Field

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$50,000 - $60,000

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree
2. State of Illinois Athletic Training license or Illinois Athletic Training license eligible
3. Eligible to be Board of Certification (BOC) exam certified prior to the start of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree.
2. Board of Certification (BOC) certified.
3. 1-2 years of collegiate experience.

Work Hours

TBD

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Ability to communicate effectively on a daily basis
2. Ability to occasionally lift 15 - 25 pounds.
3. Ability to occasionally bend, twist, reach, kneel, squat, push, pull or climb onto a table to perform duties necessary to medically treat student-athletes.

Proposed Starting Date

May 2025

Required Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready before clicking on "Apply".

Special Instructions for Applicants

University Benefit Highlights:

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff and their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

Additional university benefit information, including participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here.

Contact Information for Applicants

Andy Newton,
[e-mail]

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30. Employment is contingent upon passing a satisfactory background check. You may not begin work until clearance is received.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or other laws, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. Confidentiality will be maintained.

If you experience system access issues, call Human Resources at [phone].