Assistant Athletic Trainer (ATC)

The Assistant Athletic Trainer/Therapist assists the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist in managing the day-to-day sports medicine operations for the Club. In this capacity, the Assistant Athletic Trainer/Therapist provides injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for Players’ medical problems. The Assistant Athletic Trainer/Therapist works under the direction and supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist, and Club Chief Medical Officer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer/Therapist will assume the duties of the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist in the event the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist is unable to or at the discretion of the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist and/or Club Chief Medical Officer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer/Therapist can be part-time/contractor or shared between the MLS NEXT Pro team and other team(s) within the Club.

• NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer/Therapist
• In good standing with NATABOC
• State or Province License in the state/province in which the Club calls home, if required by the state/province
• CPR certification for Health Care Provider
• Maintain personal professional liability insurance
• Preferred certification: CSCS, PES, LMT, and/or NREMT, Certified Performance Sport Specialist (CPSS)

• Minimum four (4) year bachelor’s degree
• Preferred Master’s degree in related healthcare field

• Minimum one (1) year certified athletic trainer/therapist experience
• Soccer experience preferred

Working in collaboration with the Medical Staff and under the supervision of the CMO:

• →Manages the healthcare of Players including, but not limited to: first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, development of rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making medical referrals
• →Maintain a complete and up to date roster of Player health and participation records in the Club electronic medical record (EMR) system
• →Order and maintain inventory supplies and clinical equipment
• →Keep athletic training room and clinic area safe, clean, and organized
• →Help the Club Medical Staff regarding Player’s health and safety
• →Comply with all MLS NEXT Pro medical policies and protocols
• →Comply with OSHA standards with regards to blood borne pathogens
• →Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required by the League
• →Perform other duties as assigned or required