Assistant Athletic Trainer

Assistant Athletic Trainer

Salary: $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 Annually

Location: Aurora, IL

Job Type: Full-Time Staff

College/School: Athletics

Department: Athletics

Opening Date: 11/12/2026

Position Purpose:

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will be instrumental in providing the highest quality care for all Aurora University athletes. The candidate will possess experience and knowledge across the domains of athletic training.

Core Competencies:

1. Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
2. Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and purposeful lives.
3. Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
4. Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides medical care to all Aurora University student-athletes.
• Maintains accurate medical documentation in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Provides game and practice coverage for 24 NCAA Division III athletic teams, and for other special events as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
• Develops venue specific emergency action plans and on a yearly basis, instruct coaches and staff on their role in the Emergency Action Plan.
• Provides on-site rehabilitation and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Maintains equipment and athletic training facilities.
• Determines a student-athlete’s ability to practice or compete following the direction of the team physician.
• Participates in required continuing education and certification course work to fulfill state requirements for license renewal and national certification.
• Supervising Masters of Science Athletic Training (MSAT) students during clinical rotations.
• Assist Head Athletic Trainer with day-to-day operations and communication with coaches.
• Assists the Head Athletic Trainer with inventory and budget of Athletic Training Department.
• Assist with summer sport camp coverage.
• Attends athletic department meetings and university community meetings and functions.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned

Essential Job Requirements:

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree preferred.
• One to three years collegiate experience preferred.

Skills:

• Plan, oversee, execute and evaluate a comprehensive offering of athletic training services to meet the diverse needs of the University’s student-athletes and coaches.
• Works closely with the other full time athletic trainers, outside medical professionals, and other interested parties.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Excellent verbal and written skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of constituents: student-athletes, parents, coaches, media, alumni, administrators, support staff, campus community and the community at-large.
• Ability to set and achieve or exceed goals and meet deadlines, strong strategic thinking and problem solving abilities.
• General computer knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of athletics.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to interact verbally in person, over telephone and via written and electronic media
• Ability to move around campus which includes gym, turf and grass fields
• Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 30lbs
• Ability to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time
• Evening and weekend availability is required
• Flexibility with an evolving work environment is important

Work Hours: Expected equivalent of 40 hours per week, but days/hours may vary as needed. Hybrid or work from home employment will be considered if candidate can demonstrate ability to fulfill this role effectively off-site

Special Requirements:

• A valid driver's license and driving record which meets institutional requirements is required.
• Requires travel between campus locations or to attend off-site meetings.

Aurora University offers competitive, flexible benefits to eligible employees.

• Health InsuranceChoice of HMO or PPO offered through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Dental and Vision InsuranceChoice of two dental plans and vision insurance offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Life Insurance and AD&D1.5 times annual salary, dependent on age. Additional life insurance also may be purchased for self, spouse, and children.
• Long Term Disability60% of salary, taxable and nontaxable options.
• TIAA Retirement AccountThe University offers a 403b retirement plan, administered by TIAA. Matching contributions offered first day of employment to eligible employees, at the discretion of the University and Board of Directors.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)FSAs are available for medical costs and dependent care costs.
• Paid Time OffVacation, personal, and sick leave are provided to eligible employees.
• HolidaysThe university observes nine major holidays where the university is closed.
• Tuition AssistanceTuition assistance for AU undergraduate courses is available to eligible employees and eligible family members beginning the term following one (1) year of regular, full-time employment. Tuition assistance for graduate programs paid at 60% for employee following Senior Leadership approval.
• Tuition Exchange ConsortiumsAU is a member of the Tuition Exchange (TE) and the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP) enabling full-time employees and eligible family members to be eligible for tuition assistance at more than 600 universities nationwide. Eligibility for the CIC-TEP and TE programs is one (1) year of regular, full-time employment as of 8/31.

To see more benefits details and breakdowns please see our benefits guide here (Download PDF reader).

01. Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Professional degree
• Doctorate degree
• Doctor of Philosophy

02. How many years of experience do you have providing athletic training services in a collegiate setting?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years experience
• 3 or more years of experience

Required Question

Employer: Aurora University (IL)

Address: 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, Illinois, 60506

Phone: 630-844-5493

Website: www.aurora.edu