Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Salary

$55,889.60 - $61,131.20 Annually

Location

Sauk Valley Community College, IL

Job Type

Full-Time Hourly Professional Tech

Department

General Athletics

Opening Date

04/10/2026

Closing Date

7/10/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$7,500 Pre-Season Transition Stipend

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) seeks an innovative, dedicated individual to fill the opening for an Athletic Trainer. Join us in developing student-athletes both on and off the field!

Position Overview

The Athletic Trainer, under the general direction of the Director of Athletics, will develop, coordinate and administer a comprehensive sports medical 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.

A link to our comprehensive employee benefits package is provided below.

• Benefits Information: https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html

Examples of Duties

Sports Medicine & Student-Athlete Care

• 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.
• 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.
• Conduct regular office hours, providing services to student-athletes prior to, during and following practices.
• Provide a comprehensive Concussion Protocol.
• Aid the coaching staff in the construction and implementation of injury prevention programs.
• Communicate regularly with athletic/coaching staff regarding care and treatment of injuries.

Administration, Records & Compliance

• Ensure that all documentation is complete to ensure compliance with all NJCAA regulations.
• Manage and arrange (when needed) physicals for student-athletes and teams.
• Maintain medical records of injuries, treatment and care.
• Work directly with Sauk Valley Community College's athletic insurance provider.
• Oversee and maintain athletic training room and equipment.

Athletic Event Management & Operations

• Serve as Home Event Administration at athletic contests when Athletic Director is not present.
• Manage home events including, but not limited to: creating program guides, managing live streams, playing the National Anthem, and facilitating score bench personnel. Set up water and other event specific supplies for home and away events.
• Assist in scheduling events, reserving rooms, and distributing promotional information throughout the College which includes, but is not limited to event contracts, officials contracts, and contacting officials prior to contests.
• Work with the director in hiring, training, assigning, and supervising College work-studies.
• Assist with maintaining the athletic website.
• Maintain, update and monitor sport-specific social media accounts.

Instruction & Curriculum

• 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 leadership to curriculum development for PED Courses.
• Provide direct instruction and assessment of student learning for PED Courses.

Campus Wellness & Institutional Support

• Provide coverage for the Sauk Valley Community College Fitness Center.
• Involvement in college wellness events, become a member or of the Wellness Committee and participate in any college wellness initiatives.
• Provide workshops or other initiatives to increase campus support of students (e.g., CPR Training).
• Assume all other reasonable professional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Institutional Alignment & Compliance

• Must understand and support the mission of the community college.
• Must be able to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Safeguard student information in accordance with relevant privacy laws, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Student Right to Know.

Communication & Collaboration

• 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 effectively in a team environment.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Must be able to work with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to work in a safe and alert manner.

Operational Flexibility

• Must be able to work non-standard hours.

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.

Qualifications

• Board Certified (BOC) as an Athletic Trainer, eligible for State of Illinois athletic training licensure,
• Current CPR/AED
• Valid driver's license
• Two (2) years of prior experience as an athletic trainer or graduate assistant is required.
• Masters degree in Athletic training or related field is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Pre-Season Transition Stipend

Time-Based Milestones:

• 33% ($2,475.00)paid on first regular paycheck.
• 33% ($2,475.00)paid on the regular paycheck following the completion of 6 months of continuous employment.
• 34% ($2,550.00)paid on the regular paycheck following the completion of 1 year of continuous employment.

Exclusions: The employee shall not be eligible for any remaining or future milestone payments if they have active documented discipline or are placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) during their first 12 months.

Clawback & Repayment: If the employee voluntarily terminates their employment within the first 18 months of hire, they agree that 50% of the most recent milestone payment received becomes an immediate debt owed to the College.

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Sauk Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in all employee and student relations. No person on the basis of race, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, sex, genetic information, creed, religion, color, marital or parental status or family responsibilities, veteran status, age, national origin, membership in any professional group, organization or association, socioeconomic status, or mental or physical disability is discriminated against, which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial assistance, placement, recruitment, educational programs, and activities. Students admitted from a foreign country are expected to take the TOEFL exam. A minimum level of competency on the TOEFL exam is part of the consideration of admission. For students who reside in the United States, a lack of English skills is not a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs. Violation of this policy on the basis of sex is also governed by the Sexual Misconduct Procedures. Inquiries or complaints may be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator or the Director of Human Resources.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our https://www.svcc.edu/employees/opportunities/benefits.html.

Employer Sauk Valley Community College (IL)

Address 173 Illinois Route 2

Dixon, Illinois, 61021-9110

Phone 815-835-6291

Website https://www.svcc.edu