Assistant Athletic Trainer

Company: Illinois Institute of Technology
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION : Perform athletic training duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. This will include prevention and treatment of athletic injuries, staffing of practices and contests and other duties appropriate for the position. Benefits : Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our competitive benefits package located here: https://www.iit.edu/hr/benefits COMMUNICATIONS : The assistant trainer will need to be a strong communicator verbally and will also need to have a working understanding of communication through electronic means with other health care providers, student-athletes, coaches, and administrators. The assistant athletic trainer will also need to be able to use electronic record keeping of injuries, treatment and other pertinent information. CUSTOMER SERVICE : This position will provide customer service to student-athletes primarily. This is important in retaining student-athletes, but also in communicating necessary information to the coaching staff. Good work by the athletic training staff also provides a valuable service to the parents of student-athletes so that they will feel that their child is safe while participating in athletics at Illinois Tech. Special Schedule Requirements: The schedule varies according to practice and contest times and dates. Early morning, late evening and weekend schedules are common in this position. The Head Athletic Trainer works with the athletic training staff to balance the schedules and keep long hours at a minimum. Qualifications: SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY: This position will not directly supervise any other position. Some authority over athletic training interns may be assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer. No budget authority is assigned to this position. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS : Required knowledge of athletic training equipment and up to date procedures on how to use it. Basic computer operations and either knowledge of, or willingness to learn, how to enter data into medical history software. Physical Environment and Requirements : This job takes place in the athletic training room and indoor and outdoor athletic venues. The position requires quite a bit of standing or working in outdoor weather. Certifications and Licenses: BOC Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing Illinois State Licensure in good standing Healthcare Provider/Professional Rescuer CPR/AED Certification Bachelor’s degree required Master’s degree preferred Strength and conditioning certification preferred (i.e., CSCS, NASM CES, NASM PES) Key Responsibilities 1. Provide athletic training services for the University’s athletic department, including: injury prevention programs, injury evaluations, injury management, injury treatment and rehabilitation, first aid/bracing, and educational programs. Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for student athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete Ensures quality of care to student athletes and compliance to established standards and requirements. Assists with the administration of athletic training services, including, maintaining electronic medical records, inventorying supplies and equipment, and scheduling follow-up appointments with medical providers, diagnostic testing, and professional consultations. Percentage Of Time 25 2. Counsel student athletes in regards to health and wellness. Participates in development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objectives, short-and long-range planning; develops and implements projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals. Percentage Of Time 25 3. Serves as a liaison between physicians, administrators, coaches, parents, and student athletes regarding injury prevention, diagnosis, care, management, treatment, rehabilitation and insurance claim submission. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Percentage Of Time 25 4. Meet with the Head Athletic Trainer on a regular basis to ensure strong communication and best practices for exemplary care for student-athletes. Attend staff meetings and perform other functions as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer and Director of Athletics. Percentage Of Time 25

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