Assistant Athletic Trainer

Key Responsibilities

• Establish an effective athletic training program tailored to San Diego FC athletes
• Provide first aid, injury assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and reconditioning for San Diego FC players.
• Ensure comprehensive coverage at home games and practices throughout the season, including preseason.
• Help coordinate the annual required athletic physicals with the medical team.
• Maintain a line of communication with team physicians regarding athlete health care and recommended treatment/rehabilitation for all injuries.
• Assist coaching staff in evaluating and implementing sport-specific conditioning programs and methods to enhance player performance and prevent injuries.
• Communicate with players and stakeholders about the care and treatment of injuries, providing guidance and support.
• Filer all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Create a safe playing environment by monitoring and controlling environmental risks, such as field conditions and weather-related concerns.

Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) year bachelor’s degree
• Preferred Master’s degree in a health-related field
• Certification by the National Athletic Trainers Association.
• CPR certification.
• HIPAA compliant Course and Health Information.

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in elite soccer or relevant elite sport environment.
• Extensive experience in soccer player rehabilitation and manual treatment.
• Experience with different travel schedules (time zones) and climate conditions (heat, cold, altitude).

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and experience utilizing and integrating medical technologies
• Experience of medical data management systems to ensure the secure and efficient collection, storage and front-end utilization.
• Strong medical knowledge and its application to soccer
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) or multi-lingual skills is a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.