Assistant Athletic Trainer (AP27-020)

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition waivers

Life insurance

SURS retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. The role supports student-athlete health with evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, collaborating with physicians, trainers, and coaches to optimize care. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, NATA certification, IL licensure, and CPR/BLS.

Strong communication, crisis management, and computer skills are essential. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $56,500 annually and is DOE.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• NATA Board of Certification (BOC) certification required; continuing education units required.
• Illinois licensure required; continuing education units required.
• CPR for Professional Rescuer/BLS certification required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated crisis management skills.
• Working understanding of computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries for student-athletes.
• Communicate with team physician(s), athletic trainers, coaches, and other staff regarding injury status and care recommendations.
• Document all athletic health care activities with medical records.
• Advise the Head Athletic Trainer on program policies and procedures.
• Assess safety of athletic facilities and report concerns to the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Provide injury reports to university and insurance personnel.

Skills

Strong communication

Crisis management

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Assistant Athletic Trainer (AP27-020)

Salary: $50,000.00 - $56,500.00 Annually

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 01472

Organization: Intercollegiate Athletics

Opening Date: 09/03/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Determined by Position

Description

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer (AP27-020). As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands‑on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• Reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine.
• Responsible for evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for student-athletes.
• Communicate and collaborate with team physician(s), athletic trainers, medical specialists, coaches, sports nutritionist, mental health personnel, sports performance staff, and sport administrators regarding the status of student‑athletes injuries and recommendations.
• Work with athletic health care personnel to maximize care and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses to student‑athletes.
• Document all athletic health care activities with appropriate medical record keeping methods.
• Responsible for advising the Head Athletic Trainer on the sports medicine program policies and procedures to ensure the best care for student‑athletes.
• Responsible for advising the Head Athletic Trainer on insurance/medical issues related to sports participation and care of athletic injuries.
• Evaluates athletic facilities for safety, provides feedback for potential safety problems to the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Provides injury reports to appropriate University and insurance personnel.
• Demonstrates concern for the health, safety, and welfare of each student‑athlete.
• Additional duties as assigned. Comply with University, Conference and NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

FLSA: Exempt

Cover letter and resume required with application.

Salary based on experience.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• - Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred;
• -Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (continuing education units required);
• -Licensure by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (continuing education units required);
• -Current CPR for Professional Rescuer/Basic Life Support certification;
• -Strong communication and organizational skills;
• -Demonstrated crisis management skills; and
• -Working understanding of computers, including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

Supplemental Information

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full‑time and part‑time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information:

SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided.

International students at SIUE on F‑1 or J‑1 visas are not eligible for full‑time or part‑time civil service positions with permanent status.

E‑Verify

SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Securitys E‑Verify program.

SIUE does not use E‑Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees through the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security databases. Therefore, the University cannot legally employ individuals who are on OPT STEM Extension, as we cannot provide an E‑Verify case number, participation confirmation, or related documentation.

SIUE complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements, including completion and maintenance of Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for all employees as required under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618‑650‑2190 or via email at [e-mail].

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: [e-mail].

Benefits

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full‑time and part‑time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and visioninsurance;
• Universitytuition waivers(full‑time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Lifeinsurance;
• SURSretirementplan;
• Supplementalretirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generousholiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLifeprograms;
• Employee Assistance Program(mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts(local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

Do you currently possess a Bachelor's Degree in the subject or a related field as specified in the minimum qualifications? If YES,please indicate the area of your degree.

Required Question

Employer Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Address 1040 Rendleman Hall

Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website https://www.siue.edu/