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Assistant Athletic Trainer

NCAA
De Kalb, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/5/2026
Details

Posted: 05-Aug-26

Location: DeKalb, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.08/Annually

Categories

Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine - Athletic Training

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Salary Details

$55,000.08/Annually ($2,291.67/Semi-monthly); NIU offers a robust benefits package.

Preferred Education

Masters

Additional Information

3 openings available.

Northern Illinois University (NIU) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. Under the general supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer, this position is responsible for assisting in the management and administration of all phases of the athletic training operations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Athletic Training Services

  • Provide athletic training services to sports as assigned; Services include prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and coverage of practices/contests as deemed necessary and assigned by the head athletic trainer.

Medical Record Retention

  • Maintain complete medical records for assigned teams, including insurance referrals, daily treatments, physician referrals, and injury reports in conformity with the Athletic Training Policies and Procedures.

Relations & Teamwork

  • Maintain positive relationships with team physicians and medical specialists.

Supervision

  • Provide direct supervision of student athletic training staff, graduate and undergraduate.

Department Needs

  • Assist with departmental needs as requested.

Licensure

  • Maintain working knowledge of advances in the field as well as current membership in the National Athletic Trainers Association, Inc. and the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association, Inc., State of Illinois Licensure.

NCAA Compliance

  • Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of NIU policies and procedures and conduct the unit within those regulations.

Public Relations

  • When practical under the circumstances, intercollegiate athletic staff are encouraged to voluntarily attend all athletic events to promote audience participation and support for NIU team efforts.
  • Promote public relations beneficial to the university, the athletic department and the profession.

Safety & Student Athlete Well-Being

  • Work in cooperation with athletic department staff to access available resources concerning the following areas of athletic care: safe and protective athletic equipment and facilities, nutrition, recognition and education of substance abuse, personal and mental hygiene, first aid and CPR.

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • N.A.T.A. Certification
  • Eligible to meet Illinois Athletic Trainer Registration requirements.
  • Athletic training experience in school or clinic setting.
  • Experience as certified athletic trainer.
  • Physical Demands: Standing, lifting, sitting, running, carrying up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree.
  • Minimum 1 year Athletic training experience at the university, college, or clinic level.
  • Experience with NCAA Division I athletes.
  • Minimum 2 years work experience as a certified athletic trainer.

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About Northern Illinois University

Chartered in 1895, NIU is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a student enrollment of approximately 17,000. Located in one of the most dynamic regions of the country, DeKalb is 65 miles west of Chicago, Illinois. NIU is included in the Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive category of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and is a member of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges. NIU has a diverse student population with 735 international students representing 118 nations. Approximately 3,500 students live on campus in residence halls and apartments. Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. The Constitution and Bylaws of Northern Illinois University afford equal treatment regardless of political views or affiliation, and sexual orientation. NIU recognizes Dual Career issues.

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