Knox College - Assistant Athletic Trainer

College Athletic Trainers; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant Athletic Trainer to support student-athlete success in a vibrant NCAA Division III program. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive sports medicine services, including injury prevention and rehabilitation, while fostering a supportive environment for student-athletes. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes health insurance and retirement plans, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a diverse and inclusive community. Join a team committed to excellence in athletics and student well-being.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Free Recreation Center Membership

Tuition Remission after Two Years

Qualifications

• Master's degree required for the position.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide sports medicine services for 14 varsity sports.
• Assist in practice and event coverage including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication Skills

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

Ability to Work Flexible Hours

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

• Knox College - Assistant Athletic Trainer

Knox College - Assistant Athletic Trainer

Salary Range:$45,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

Knox College invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Athletic Trainer.

This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible position reporting to the Associate Director of Athletics. Anticipated start date is July 2025. The successful candidate will have a focus on supporting student-athlete success and wellbeing in a competitive NCAA Division III program.

Knox College provides a competitive salary and a strong benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance; access to a retirement plan; a generous paid vacation and holiday package; free membership to our recreation center; and more! Tuition remission is also available after a two-year waiting period. Knox College, a member of the Midwest Conference and NCAA Division III, is a vibrant community of scholar-teachers and students with a tradition of free inquiry, independent thought, and diverse perspectives.
Knox athletes are student-athletes with a focus on achievement in the classroom, on the court or playing field, and as community and campus leaders. Institutional support for enhancing intercollegiate athletics is strong and the K Club booster organization has been very active in recent years with a significant upward trajectory both in engagement and dollars raised the past three years.

• Master’s Degree.
• Current First Aid, CPR, AED certification.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings and flexible hours.

Knox College is one of the 50 most diverse campuses in America and prides itself on its historic commitment to increase access to all qualified students of varied backgrounds, r aces, and conditions, regardless of financial means. U.S. News and World Report included Knox as one of its “Best Value Schools” in its 2023 rankings, listing it as #28 among national liberal arts colleges, recognizing academic quality and the price that students pay after receiving need-based scholarships or grants. Knox is also regularly recognized for this historic and transformative mission; Knox has been included in every edition of Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges since the groundbreaking book was first published in 1996. Washington Monthly ranks Knox #40 in the nation for its commitment to the public good, and Forbes regularly includes Knox on its Grateful Grads Index, which rates the top 200 colleges and universities for the success of graduates and the number of alumni that financially support their alma mater.

Responsibilities

Assist the Athletic Training department in providing sports medicine services and coverage for 14 varsity sports. This is a 100% Athletic Training role. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing practice and event coverage including evenings and weekends, supervision of athletic training facilities and student first aiders. Assistant Athletic Trainer provides care, prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and documentation of injuries for assigned sport responsibilities. Communication with sports medicine, coaching, and athletic administration staff is expected. Sport assignments and other duties to be determined by the Head Athletic Trainer. Additional duties will be determined, in part, by the experiences and strengths of the successful candidate and may include assisting with game operations and/or teaching a sports studies course.

Required Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Ability to prioritize weekly and daily schedules over the entire trimester.

Experience with social media and overall promotion of Sports Medicine program.

Summary Pay Range:Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.

Health Insurance

Vision

FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care

Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD

Voluntary Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox

College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or

expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation,

sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran

status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission,

financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or

activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education

Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non- Discrimination is the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Any inquiries

regarding Title IX or the College 's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance identified below. The coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s

Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S.

Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act

of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”)

should be directed to either the Human Resources Manager or Director of Disability

Support Services identified below.

For Employees:

Human Resources

Administrative Services Bldg - 112 | Campus Box K-200

2 East South Street

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

For Students:

Director of Disability Support Services

Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183

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