What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst. Athletic Trainer position at Knox College?
Knox College invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Athletic Trainer.
This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible position reporting to the Associate Director of Athletics. Anticipated start date is July 2025. The successful candidate will have a focus on supporting student-athlete success and wellbeing in a competitive NCAA Division III program.
Knox College provides a competitive salary and a strong benefit package including health,
dental, vision and life insurance; access to a retirement plan; a generous paid vacation and
holiday package; free membership to our recreation center; and more! Tuition remission is
also available after a two-year waiting period. Knox College, a member of the Midwest
Conference and NCAA Division III, is a vibrant community of scholar-teachers and students
with a tradition of free inquiry, independent thought, and diverse perspectives.
Knox College is one of the 50 most diverse campuses in America and prides itself on its
historic commitment to increase access to all qualified students of varied backgrounds,
races, and conditions, regardless of financial means. U.S. News and World Report included
Knox as one of its “Best Value Schools” in its 2023 rankings, listing it as #28 among
national liberal arts colleges, recognizing academic quality and the price that students pay
after receiving need-based scholarships or grants. Knox is also regularly recognized for this
historic and transformative mission; Knox has been included in every edition of Colleges
That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges since
the groundbreaking book was first published in 1996. Washington Monthly ranks Knox #40
in the nation for its commitment to the public good, and Forbes regularly includes Knox on
its Grateful Grads Index, which rates the top 200 colleges and universities for the success
of graduates and the number of alumni that financially support their alma mater.
Knox athletes are student-athletes with a focus on achievement in the classroom, on the
court or playing field, and as community and campus leaders. Institutional support for
enhancing intercollegiate athletics is strong and the K Club booster organization has been
very active in recent years with a significant upward trajectory both in engagement and
dollars raised the past three years.
Responsibilities
Assist the Athletic Training department in providing sports medicine services and coverage for 14 varsity sports. This is a 100% Athletic Training role. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing practice and event coverage including evenings and weekends, supervision of athletic training facilities and student first aiders. Assistant Athletic Trainer provides care, prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation and documentation of injuries for assigned sport responsibilities. Communication with sports medicine, coaching, and athletic administration staff is expected. Sport assignments and other duties to be determined by the Head Athletic Trainer.
Additional duties will be determined, in part, by the experiences and strengths of the
successful candidate and may include assisting with game operations and/or teaching a
sports studies course.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree.
- NATA BOC Certification. Illinois License Eligible.
- Current First Aid, CPR, AED certification.
- Ability to work weekends and evenings and flexible hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize weekly and daily schedules over the entire trimester.
Experience with social media and overall promotion of Sports Medicine program.
Summary Pay Range: Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that pay is only one component of total compensation.
Benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA/ HSA/ FSA Dependent Care
Employer Paid Basic Life & LTD
Voluntary Life
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Notice of Non-Discrimination
In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox
College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or
expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation,
sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran
status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission,
financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or
activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the
basis of sex.
The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-
Discrimination is the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance. Any inquiries
regarding Title IX or the College 's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance identified below. The coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s
policies and procedures.
Director of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance
Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209
337 South Cherry Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7751
Email: cultureofrespect@knox.edu
Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Director of
Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance, the United States Department of Education’s
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S.
Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights for additional information.
Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office
Email: ocr@ed.gov
Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”)
should be directed to either the Human Resources Manager or Director of Disability
Support Services identified below.
For Employees:
Human Resources
Administrative Services Bldg - 112 | Campus Box K-200
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Phone: 309-341-7474
Email: hr@knox.edu
For Students:
Director of Disability Support Services
Stephanie Grimes
Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183
340 South West Street
Phone: 309-341-7478
Email: sgrimes@knox.edu
Learn more about our policies and procedures.
