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Athletic Trainer

Official Job Description

Athletic Trainer

Supervised by: Director of Athletics and Fitness Center

Department: Athletics

Grade: J

Category: Full-time Professional Technical

Status: Exempt

Function of the Job

The Athletic Trainer, under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, will develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medicine program for Sauk Valley Community College’s intercollegiate sports programs. The athletic trainer will also perform professional and administrative services essential for the successful implementation and development of the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategy:

  •  Provide quality comprehensive care for student-athletes through prevention, evaluation, care and treatment of injuries and illnesses, and assist with injury rehabilitation using established protocols for injury/illness referral, treatment, rehabilitation and return to play. (20% tort)
  • Attend all home athletic contests as required for the purpose of providing training services prior to, during, and after events and games for both the home and visiting teams. (20% tort)
  • Conduct regular office hours, providing services to student-athletes prior to, during and following practices. (20% tort)
  • Ensure that all documentation is complete to ensure compliance with all NJCAA regulations. (2% tort)
  • Provide a comprehensive Concussion Protocol. (2% tort)
  • Aid the coaching staff in the construction and implementation of injury prevention programs.
  • Assist with curriculum development for PED Courses as needed.

Personnel Management:

  • Manage and arrange (when needed) physicals for student-athletes and teams. (2% tort)
  • Maintain medical records of injuries, treatment and care. (5% tort)

Financial and Administrative Duties:

  • Work directly with Sauk Valley Community College’s athletic insurance provider. (2% tort)
  • Oversee and maintain athletic training room and equipment. (2% tort)
  • Involvement in college wellness events, become a member of the Wellness Committee and participate in any college wellness initiatives.

Outreach and Collaboration:

  • Communicate regularly with athletic/coaching staff regarding care and treatment of injuries. (3% tort)
  • Instruct 1-2 sections of PED 213 (First Aid) per semester or other coursework (credit or non-credit) as assigned, including virtually or remote offerings, as deemed necessary by the administration.
  • Provide coverage for the Sauk Valley Community College Fitness Center as needed.
  • Provide workshops or other initiatives to increase campus support of faculty, staff, and students (e.g., CPR Training).
  • Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions

  • Must support and understand the mission of the community college.
  • Must be able to communicate professionally with colleagues and community members in person and by phone and by email on a daily basis.
  • Must be able to provide verbal/visual presentations to department personnel, institution, local community areas, and Board of Trustees as required.
  • Must be able to work with Microsoft Office products.
  • Must be able to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Must be able to work non-standard hours.
  • Must be able to work in a safe and alert manner.
  • Safeguard student information in accordance with relevant privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Student Right to Know.

Personal Interaction

Frequent contact is made with student-athletes, athletic staff, and various levels of College personnel in relation to routine departmental services and duties and in providing appropriate assistance and information as requested.

Supervision Exercised

No supervision required.

Requirements

Board Certified (BOC) as an Athletic Trainer

Eligible for State of Illinois athletic training licensure

Current CPR/AED and valid driver’s license

Two (2) years of prior experience as an athletic trainer or graduate assistant is preferred.

Master's degree in Athletic training or related field is preferred.

Revised: 7/10/2024; 04/09/2026

Tort Liability Statement:

Coordinates the College Risk Management Program in a capacity appropriate to this position. This includes, but is not limited to, monitoring conditions, events and circumstances present through daily College operations, and communicating observations to the appropriate supervisor or taking necessary actions to correct, prevent or limit safety problems. May serve as a member of a committee that supports the health, safety and/or legal rights of visitors, students and staff. Such committees may include the AA/EEO, Sexual Harassment, and Safety/Loss Control committees. (Risk Management Categories I, III, IV. See Tort file.)

This description is intended to indicate the kinds and levels of work difficulty that will be required of the position that will be given the title and shall not be construed as declaring what specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

 

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