Student Athletic Trainer - Student Employment

Saint Xavier University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Xavier University invites applications for a Student Athletic Trainer to support the certified athletic trainer in delivering quality healthcare to student-athletes.

The role involves assisting with sports injury management, practice and competition setup, and basic first aid under supervision. This is a hands‑on learning opportunity for those exploring careers in sports medicine, physical therapy, or healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be a student at Saint Xavier University.
• Must be Federal Work Study Eligible.
• Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter.

Responsibilities

• Set-up field with necessary medical equipment and supplies.
• Restocking of medical supplies in both athletic training rooms.
• Athlete practice and game coverage preparation including setup, taping and bracing, stretching, and the administration of therapeutic modalities.
• Assist with the inventory of athletic training facilities.
• Assist with the rehabilitation programs of student-athletes.
• Assist with data entry / filing systems of injury tracking programs.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Job description

Summary

The Student Athletic Trainer will assist the certified athletic trainer in providing quality healthcare services to student-athletes. The Student Athletic Trainer will contribute with the management of sports injuries, managing practice and competition setups, and administering basic first aid. This role is a hands‑on learning position for individuals exploring careers in sports medicine, physical therapy, or healthcare. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.

Summary

The Student Athletic Trainer will assist the certified athletic trainer in providing quality healthcare services to student-athletes. The Student Athletic Trainer will contribute with the management of sports injuries, managing practice and competition setups, and administering basic first aid. This role is a hands‑on learning position for individuals exploring careers in sports medicine, physical therapy, or healthcare. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer.

Skills

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.
• Critical Thinking: Students build critical thinking skills by applying judgment, solving problems, prioritizing tasks, maintaining accuracy, and using feedback to improve their work.
• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.
• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The student athletic trainer must possess a specific set of skills in order to assist in the everyday operation of the athletic training room. Listed below are duties specified by the certified athletic training staff which the student athletic trainer must exemplify:

• Set-up field with necessary medical equipment and supplies
• Restocking of medical supplies in both athletic training rooms
• Athlete practice and game coverage preparation including set-up, taping and bracing, stretching, and the administration of therapeutic modalities
• Assist with the inventory of both athletic training facilities
• Assist with the rehabilitation programs of student-athletes
• Assist with the data entry / filing systems of injury tracking programs

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Must be Federal Work Study Eligible

Must Include a Resume and Cover Letter

Additional Expectations

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.