Athletic Trainer
Listed on 2026-08-12
-
Healthcare
Physical Therapy, Healthcare Nursing, Rehabilitation
Title: Athletic Trainer
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Campus
Location:
Normal, IL
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.
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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Salary Rate / Pay Rate$30,000 per year
Required Qualifications20 hours per week, generally between the hours of 1:00pm-6:00pm Monday through Friday. Occasional later evening and weekends.
Functional ExpectationsMust be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
September 1st, 2026.
Required Applicant Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Reference List
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…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).