Athletic Trainer Anticipated Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000/yr based on education and experience.
Position Title: Athletic Trainer
Department: Athletics
Supervisor: Director of Athletics & Activities
Calendar: 200 day contractFLSA Status: Exempt Affiliation: Unaffiliated
Date:
December 10, 2025 Objective Under general direction, provide preventive and rehabilitative services and treatment to student athletes engaged in a variety of sports in collaboration with coaching staff and in accordance with instructions from authorized physicians; attend athletic practices, home games and specified away games; fit protective gear and equipment prior to practices and games; prepare and maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ensures that all actions are compliant with established Board policies as well as the mission, vision and values defined by the district and Board of Education.
Carries out such additional duties as required or as conditions necessitate.
Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Responsible for the organization and implementation of athletic training programs and activities including prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of student athlete injuries, assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Attend athletic practices, home games and specified away games; inspect facilities, fields, and equipment for safety hazards; eliminate or report hazards to appropriate personnel.
Maintain appropriate general treatment orders to be reviewed annually and approved by the team physician
Perform assessments of athletes to identify impairments, functional limitations, severity of conditions, and disabilities resulting from injuries or illnesses incurred during athletic participation and determine appropriate treatment plans and when consultation with other health care providers is necessary, makes referrals as necessary.
Arrange for injured athletes to be accompanied or monitored when leaving sporting events and practices; discuss treatments and follow-up evaluations with parents/guardians; provide take-home information as appropriate.
Design and implement individualized rehabilitation programs; recommend and fit braces, splints, and other assistive devices to facilitate recovery; document progression and discuss rehabilitation plans and results with physicians, coaches, and parents/guardians in accordance with established protocols.
Education, Experience and Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in related field. 1. Athletic Training Experience preferred. Must possess a valid Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) credential issued by the National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATA BOC) at the time of application and maintain certification throughout employment. 2. Current State of IL Athletic Trainer license - NPI # Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Demonstrate successful leadership ability in working with students, staff, and parents
- Demonstrate pursuit and interest in continuing professional growth with an intent to maintain knowledge and expertise in the field
- Relevant knowledge of and experience in serving an organization's athletic programs and school community
Demonstrate empathetic listening and interpersonal skills with individuals from varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Understand and work within the scope of authority.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Train and provide work direction and guidance to others.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan, prioritize, and organize work.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders in facilitating continuous organizational improvement
Consistent record of modeling, facilitating, supporting, and promoting equity, equality, and ethical decision making
Ability to communicate with stakeholders within the organization in both verbal and written form
Demonstrated ability to utilize a calm demeanor to develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with stakeholders
Ability to organize, lead, and complete assigned tasks as an individual and as part of a group
Ability to represent the district/school with a positive and professional attitude
Ability to relate to adolescents and teens in a positive and productive manner including an understanding of their developmental needs
Ability to multi-task and perform duties in a flexible manner for the purpose of facilitating student growth
Supervisory Responsibility None
Position TRS Eligible NoWork Environment An athletic trainer in a school setting works in a highly dynamic, "dual-office" environment that fluctuates between clinical healthcare facilities and active athletic sidelines. The role requires constant adaptability, as the environment changes based on the season, time of day, and weather.
Travel Traveling to specified away games and competitions as directed. Other travel responsibilities may be requested as needed.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
