Illinois College·Jacksonville, Illinois
The student athletic trainer assists staff with the daily operation of the athletic training facility and provides support during practices and games. Responsibilities include preparing medical equipment, maintaining facility cleanliness, and ensuring proper organization of supplies.
The Student Athletic Trainer assists the athletic training staff with the daily operation of the athletic training facility and provides support during practices, games, and other athletic events. This position is designed to provide students with practical experience in athletic training operations while working as part of the athletic training team. Pay Rate- $12.00 an hour Essential
Practice and Game Day Support Assist with setting up and preparation of athletic training areas for practices and competitions. Prepare and check emergency and medical equipment prior to practices and events, including: Water trees and hydration supplies Medical kits AED Crutch bags Splint bags Other athletic training equipment as assigned Assist with breakdown and organization of athletic training equipment following practices and competitions. Ensure appropriate supplies and equipment are available at designated athletic venues. Athletic Training Room Operations Assist with daily operation and organization of the athletic training room. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe training room environment. Assist with enforcing athletic training room capacity limits and established facility policies. Restock supplies and notify athletic training staff when inventory is low. Assist with ice bag preparation and distribution. Organize and maintain athletic training paperwork and documentation as directed by the athletic training staff. Assist with coordinating and maintaining satellite athletic training rooms to ensure they are properly stocked, organized, and prepared for use. Professional Responsibilities Follow all athletic training room policies, safety procedures, and emergency protocols. Maintain confidentiality of student-athlete medical and personal information. Communicate professionally with student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, physicians, and other athletic department personnel. Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, professionalism, and a willingness to learn. Perform other duties as assigned by the athletic training staff. QualificationsQualifications Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of an athletic training team. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. Ability to work practices, competitions, evenings, weekends, and other assigned athletic events. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Physical Requirements This position may require prolonged periods of standing and walking, lifting and carrying athletic training equipment and supplies, and working indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
Candidates must possess strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods while maintaining professional boundaries.
Market context
In Illinois, athletic trainer student worker roles are typically limited and tied to school or sports medicine settings, so openings can draw candidates with related coursework or hands-on support experience. Competition often centers on communication, organization, teamwork, and the ability to meet physical demands like lifting up to 25 pounds and standing for long periods while maintaining professional boundaries. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before applying.