Job Title: Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer (Full-Time, 10-Month Appointment)
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine
Location: Blackburn College – Carlinville, IL
Salary: $50,000-$60,000

Position Overview:
Under the leadership of the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine, the Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting with the operations of all facets of the sports medicine program. This 10-month position involves administering proper care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. The Athletic Trainer will provide athletic training coverage for practices and events (no travel required) and assist with the preparticipation process and athletic medical clearance. Work-life balance is an important aspect of this position and includes a schedule that allows for regular days off and select weekends away from campus responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer proper care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for NCAA Div. III student-athletes who compete within Blackburn College’s intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Assist in administration of preparticipation, athletic medical clearance process and documentation.
• Provide athletic training coverage of practices as well as home events (travel is not required).
• Collaborate with strength & conditioning and mental health & wellness staff to provide holistic support to student-athletes.
• Supervise athletic training room student workers, manage supplies, schedule student employees, document medical records, and assist with budgeting.
• Assist in the revision of appropriate handbooks and medical protocols.
• Work closely with the team physician and outside medical personnel.
• Effectively communicate with professional staff, coaching staff, and students.
• Knowledge of and compliance with specific NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules that relate to this position.
• Attend provided/necessary trainings and other meetings and committee assignments to support effectiveness within the position as required.
• Maintain high regard for student privacy in accordance with the FERPA privacy policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that assigned tasks are completed in compliance with various institutional and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required.
• Certified in athletic training by the Board of Certification (BOC) or eligible to sit for the BOC examination.
• Illinois State Licensure (or be eligible) required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Maintain and report continuing education units every two years as required by the Board of Certification

Blackburn College features a robust benefits package. For additional information, please visit https://blackburn.edu/about/administrative-offices/human-resources/ and click on the Employee Benefits Summary Tab.

Blackburn College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to build an inclusive community that can engage the interests of a diverse population. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter including a diversity statement describing what diversity means to you and why it is important, the names/addresses/phone numbers of three current, and professional references to: Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626 or email [email protected].

Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position has been filled.