CERTIFIED and LICENSED ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER (10 MONTH)

Maine Township High School District 207; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

IMRF pension

13 paid holidays

12 sick days

Paid life insurance

Job summary

Maine Township High School District 207 is seeking a Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer for the 2026-2027 school year. The 10-month, school-year position requires BOC certification and Illinois licensure eligibility, with a background in rehabilitation.

The role involves assessing and treating injuries, coordinating with physicians and parents, and supporting conditioning programs. Evening/weekend work is required, with responsibilities also including budget management and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• National Athletic Trainers Association BOC certification and Illinois licensure or eligible
• Strong background in functional rehabilitation desired
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Assess initial injuries to athletes
• Rehabilitate athletic injuries
• Report progress to coaches
• Collaborate with physicians on recovery
• Notify parents when significant injuries occur and advise care
• Coordinate return-to-play communications with parents and coaches
• Manage athletic training room budget and inventory
• Administer and maintain Impact testing for students
• Support conditioning and fitness plans for athletes
• Counsel athletes on nutrition and hygiene
• Assist in safety inspections of athletic facilities
• Assist in certifying CPR/AED for coaches
• Coordinate AED placement in facilities
• Implement student athletic trainer program
• Additional duties as assigned by Athletic Director

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Time management

Self-motivated

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Maine Township High School District 207 has a vacancy for a Certified Assistant Athletic Trainer at Maine Township High School District 207. This is a school-year position (10-month), beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Hold and maintain National Athletic Trainers Association BOC certification, and Illinois State Licensure or eligible
• Strong background in functional rehabilitation is desired
• Possess good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents
• Ability to deal courteously and professionally with both public and staff
• Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks at a time and be effective with time management.
• Must be self-directed and self-motivated in job-related tasks
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assess initial injuries to athletes
• Rehabilitate athletic injuries
• Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches
• Work with physicians on the progress of recovering athletes when applicable
• Notify parents of an injury and recommended appropriate medical care when it has been determined that a significant athletic injury has occurred
• Communicate with coaches when athletes are ready to return to play
• Communicate athletic injuries with parents, including return to play
• Maintain athletic training room budget, including ordering and receiving
• Administer Impact testing to all student/athletes
• Maintain Impact test results for all student/athletes
• Willingness to work longer hours and able to work weekends.
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Communicate all medical concerns/issues to the school nurse
• Assist with the purchasing of athletic equipment, specifically protective equipment
• Assist with maintaining an inventory of equipment for athletics and Physical Education
• Assist coaching staff with implementation of conditioning and fitness plans for athletes
• Counsel athletes on nutrition and hygiene
• Assist with the inspection and safety of athletic facilities
• Assist in certifying coaches for CPR and AED training
• Coordinate AED placement for athletic facilities
• Implement student athletic trainer program
• Additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

SALARY And BENEFITS

• The salary range, based on education level and experience is $47,000 - $65,000 (prorated based on start date)
• Total paid days 260 days
• Total paid hours 1,733.4
• Medical & dental insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• 12 sick days
• Paid term life insurance policy equal to annual base salary.
• IMRF pension - employees vested after 10 years of employment
• Monday- Saturday (evenings and weekends)
• 10-month position