Academy Athletic Trainer

About the role

The successful candidate will serve as an Athletic Trainer for NYCFC Academy teams, providing medical services, collaborating with Performance staff, and contributing to a positive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Athletic Trainer for NYCFC Academy teams during trainings and/or matches (Home and Away)
• Provide medical services including injury assessment, emergency care, and ongoing treatment
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records using our athlete management system
• Collaborate with physicians and coordinate medical referrals as needed
• Manage medical inventory and ensure clinical equipment is in working order
• Partner with Performance staff to deliver comprehensive athlete development, including strength and conditioning support, warm-up routines, load management, and recovery strategies
• Nutrition and hydration education
• Data monitoring
• Aid in fitness assessments, training periodization, and preseason/offseason planning
• Communicate with technical staff, players, and families to align care plans and progress
• Contribute to NYCFC’s Youth Affiliate Education initiatives
• Work closely with NYCFC II and First Team departments to ensure continuity in care and long-term player development

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in sports medicine (preferably with youth or high-performance athletes)
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) with an active NY State License
• Member in good standing with NATA (or CATA); NATABOC certified
• Current CPR and emergency care certification
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) preferred
• Previous experience in soccer and/or with youth athletes is highly desirable
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Must hold personal professional liability insurance

Qualifications

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel for matches and camps

Skills

• Hands-on athletic training
• Data-informed performance support
• Collaboration across departments

Benefits

Two complimentary tickets to every NYCFC home match

Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers

A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment

Pay

An estimated annual base salary of $62,355

Schedule

Flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel for matches and camps