Assistant Athletic Trainer

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will support and assist the Head Athletic Trainer to provide prevention, care, and rehabilitation services for student‑athlete athletic injuries in compliance with all institutional, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and other national and conference policies and guidelines.

The role provides athletic training coverage for team practices and competitions based on season and sport assignment as designated by the Head Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer collaborates with physicians and physical therapists for off‑campus appointments, evaluation, diagnostic testing, rehabilitation, and medical clearance of athletic injuries.

Additionally, this position will aid in the management of the athletic training room, maintain comprehensive records of athletic injuries and treatments, formulate effective therapeutic treatment and rehabilitation plans and make referrals, and communicate regularly with coaching and administrative staff.

The role will assist with the development of the department’s Emergency Action Plan, as well as insurance related inquiries and the submission of any needed documentation, while performing other job‑related duties as assigned.

This is a full‑time, exempt position that reports to the Head Athletic Trainer. The primary work location is the Chicago campus, with work also conducted at off‑site home athletic facilities.

Benefits: Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link:
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Salary: The salary range for this position is $58, annually.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B.

She can be reached at 312‑281‑3245 or Title

IX. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hr questions.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
• First Aid / CPR / AED Certified
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel with University teams as required
• Ability to work nights, weekends and select holidays during athletic seasons
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Years of

Experience:

0-3

Required

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure

Required:

• National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification
• First Aid / CPR / AED Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
• National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) or other professional certification
• Prior experience as a collegiate athletic trainer
• Knowledge of NCAA Division II policies and procedures

Equipment Operated: Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/multi‑function device, fax and telephone).

Working Conditions: The assistant athletic trainer will work in varied conditions both indoor and outdoor depending on location of athletic teams practice and competitions. Trainer will handle biohazard medical materials, but will have proper training in handling these materials through mandated certification. The assistant athletic trainer will be required to work nights and weekends and will travel with athletic teams as needed during the academic/athletic year.

Flexible work schedules and location opportunities are available at the conclusion of the…