Job Description

Title: Athletic Trainer
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The athletic trainer for the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy (SMART) Clinic will provide high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services within the SMART Clinic at Illinois State University, housed in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. This position plays a key role in delivering evidence-based care to a diverse patient population while supporting the educational mission of the Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Program.

The athletic trainer is responsible for the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of patients presenting with musculoskeletal injuries and other conditions appropriate for athletic training services. Responsibilities include conducting thorough patient assessments, developing and implementing individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans, providing injury prevention and wellness education, documenting all patient encounters in accordance with professional and institutional standards, and communicating effectively with referring physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the athletic trainer will serve as a clinical preceptor for students enrolled in the Illinois State University Master of Athletic Training Program. The successful candidate will provide supervision, instruction, mentorship, and constructive feedback to athletic training students during their clinical education experiences.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, a commitment to patient-centered care, and mentoring future athletic training professionals.

Additional Information

The position is currently for one year. Hours of work will primarily be M-F between 1:00-6:00pm, with occasional later evenings and weekends. Work schedule can be flexible based on the availability of the person hired. Additional opportunities to teach adjunct classes or support athletic training activities per diem may be available. CEU and professional development support is also available.

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life

- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options

- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents

- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$30,000 per year

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree.
2. State of Illinois Athletic Training license or Illinois Athletic Training license eligible.
3. Board of Certification (BOC) certified at the time of application.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree.
2. 1-2 years of athletic training clinical experience.

Work Hours

20 hours per week, generally between the hours of 1:00pm-6:00pm Monday through Friday. Occasional later evening and weekends.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to communicate effectively on a daily basis
2. Ability to occasionally lift of 15 - 25 pounds.
3. Ability to occasionally bend, twist reach, kneel, squat, push, pull or climb onto a table to perform duties consistent with action necessary to medically treat patients.

Proposed Starting Date

September 1st, 2026.

Required Applicant Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for Illinois State University in the United States. Illinois State University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Illinois State University is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Illinois State University.

Contact Information for Applicants

Noelle Selkow
Director, School of Kinesiology and Recreation
nselkow@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.