Western Illinois University is hiring: Athletic Trainer - Baseball/Football in Macomb

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

Location: Macomb, ILAppointment: July 2026 Responsibilities Provide athletic training/sports medicine services to NCAA student‑athletes, including injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion, examination, assessment, diagnosis, immediate and emergency care, therapeutic intervention, healthcare administration and professional responsibility. Provide services for practices and competitions, travel with sport teams and document services. Work directly with football and baseball teams. Rank & Salary

Salary Range: $40,500 - $45,000 per year

Required Qualifications: Board Certified (BOC) Athletic Trainer Eligible for State of Illinois athletic training licensure Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Master’s Degree in Athletic TrainingBLS CPR/AED Certification or eligible to obtain Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Athletic Training Previous experience working with baseball or upper extremity sports Degree conferred from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent (must be conferred at the time of appointment)

Benefits: Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of state benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) supplemental retirement plans and 457(b) deferred compensation plans. Other benefits include paid time‑off, an employee assistance program, tuition waiver programs, and YMCA discounts.