ADVOCACY
Shared Governance | Civic Engagement | Continued Advancement
Despite decades as a setting in the Athletic Training profession, the industrial setting still strives for total recognition in occupational health. Though many states have passed legislation to give American workers access to the full scope of athletic training care, some states still lag behind best practices. In addition, employment opportunities are obscure and employee agency murky. In a collaborative environment, IATS promotes civic engagement and AT empowerment across the country to foster professional growth and job transparency.
The Advocacy & Lobbying Committee houses the majority of the advocacy efforts of the organization. The committee is tasked with obtaining information and feedback from athletic trainers and turning it into transparency and action for the profession. Programs like our employer transparency program have created landmark transparency around employment while our MSAT Outreach program supports the future of the profession through education and knowledge sharing.
The Advocacy Committee meets every second Thursday at 6pm Central. Meeting links are in the Member Community on Discord
Employer Survey is Here!
The 2026
A peek is finally here in the IATS 2026 Employer Summary Review. The Industrial Athletic Trainers’ Society (IATS) is proud to present the 2026 Employer Review Summary. This summary examines compensation, raises, benefits, recognition, job satisfaction, and the overall employee experience. We hope these findings help athletic trainers evaluate employers, advocate for fair compensation and benefits, and understand industry trends. We also hope they encourage employers to better support, recognize, and retain athletic training professionals.
Did you know?
As the sponsors of the Employer Transparency Program, IATS Members have access to an even more detailed report that provides employer specific feedback and data. The 2025 Member report is still available, keep an eye out for the 2026 version this winter!
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MSAT Outreach Program
Introducing athletic training students to the industrial setting gives them the opportunity to learn more about the profession of athletic training and the opportunities for practice advancement.
If you are an AT or pre-AT program that would like an industrial AT to talk to your class, we are here to help! We speak virtually and in person to students all around the country and we'd love to support you.
Industrial Athletic Trainers' Society
est. 2021