Associate Athletic Trainer (Football)

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

Posted Date: Jul 16, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $4,167-$4,625/month
  • Years of Experience
    Not provided
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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About the Job
Job Description

Associate Athletic Trainer (Football)

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Eastern Illinois University is seeking an Associate Athletic Trainer who has primary responsibility with the football program. The Associate Athletic Trainer reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Health, Safety and Performance. This position is responsible for assisting in providing Athletic Training services, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of Eastern Illinois University, the Ohio Valley Conference and the NCAA. This position requires certification through the NATA and licensure with the State of Illinois.

The Associate Athletic Trainer supports the Assistant Athletic Director for Health, Safety and Performance in the following:

  • Support the Mission and Core Values of the Department
  • Maintain Student-Athlete records; comply with confidentiality and privacy guidelines of FERPA and HIPAA
  • Maintains and organizes the Athletic Training Rooms and participates in their planning and development
  • Responsible for full compliance with University, Department and NCAA regulations
  • Maintains medical, insurance and rehabilitation records according to established policies
  • Carries out effective and proven methods of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation
  • Effectively communicates with all parties relative to injuries and illness
  • Works in conjunction with the EIU Insurance Office in supplying accurate information to coordinate claims and payment
Department History

OVC Football 2024–2025

Eastern Illinois University record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
University of Tennessee at Martin 6–2 9–5
Tennessee State University 6–2 9–4
Southeast Missouri State University 6–2 9–4
Tennessee Tech University 6–2 7–5
Morehead State University 5–3 7–5
Lindenwood University 4–4 5–7
Western Illinois University 3–5 4–8
Eastern Illinois University 2–6 3–9

Eastern Illinois University Sports Medicine 2024–2025

Person Role

Jehan Ayap

Associate Athletic Trainer

Scott Goehner

Associate Athletic Trainer

Jim Nave

Assistant Athletic Director / Health, Safety, and Performance

Joe Niehaus

Director of Strength & Conditioning

Eastern Illinois University Sports Medicine 2023–2024

Person Role

Jehan Ayap

Trainer, Sports Medicine

Joe Niehaus

Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine

Jim Nave

Trainer, Sports Medicine

Scott Goehner

Trainer, Sports Medicine

Jeff Freiberg

Trainer, Sports Medicine

Derek Stein

Director of Football Performance

Eastern Illinois University Sports Medicine 2022–2023

Person Role

Joe Niehaus

Strength & Conditioning, Sports Medicine

Jim Nave

Trainer, Sports Medicine

Scott Goehner

Trainer, Sports Medicine

Derek Stein

Director of Football Performance

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