Why Blackburn? Signing Bonus Available Relocation Assistance Available Competitive Salary: $60,000-$65,000 annual salary with full benefits Professional Development Supported – We invest in your future by providing support for Illinois license renewal, Board of Certification requirements, and Continuing Education (CEUs). No Team Travel Required – Focus your time providing exceptional care for our student-athletes on campus. Modern Facilities – Work in Blackburn's new Athletic Training Center. Collaborative Team Environment – Partner with athletic trainers, team physicians, strength & conditioning professionals, mental health staff, and coaches to provide exceptional, holistic care.

What You'll Do As an Assistant/Associate Athletic Trainer, you'll play a vital role in supporting the health and success of Blackburn's NCAA Division III student-athletes by: Preventing, evaluating, treating, and rehabilitating athletic injuries. Providing athletic training coverage for practices and home competitions. Assisting with pre-participation physicals and medical clearances. Working closely with team physicians and campus partners to provide comprehensive care. Supervising student workers and helping maintain an organized, efficient athletic training facility. Supporting the overall well-being of student-athletes through a team-centered approach.

Requirements Master’s Degree.  NATA BOC Certification (or eligible), Illinois License Eligible. Ability to work weekends and evenings and flexible hours.

If you're ready to take the next step in your Athletic Training career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by emailing your cover letter & resume to hr@blackburn.edu.

*New graduates encouraged to apply*

About Blackburn College

Blackburn College is a small, fully accredited 4-year liberal arts college. We are renowned for our student-managed work program and are located in Carlinville, Illinois. One of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn is the only Work Program in the nation managed by students. Balancing academic rigor and experiential learning, each student at Blackburn gains tangible experience and develops critical skills by contributing to their community, all while building a resume and earning their degree. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Blackburn College as one of the best colleges in the Midwest region for 2025 and also earned rankings as a best-value school and a top performer for social mobility. The Washington Monthly ranked Blackburn as second overall among baccalaureate colleges in Illinois and first in Pell Grant student performance in 2024. Blackburn College is located in Carlinville, Illinois, a small rural community between Springfield, IL and St. Louis, MO and the college enjoys a very positive relationship with the community. Carlinville has been called one of the “Best Small Towns in America.” and is also the seat of Macoupin County, home to the maj...estic Macoupin County Courthouse. Carlinville offers a slice of small-town Americana, with brick streets around the town square, many parks, and historical homes and buildings, while being within an easy drive of the urban center of St. Louis, Missouri.

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