Medical Spotter - Seasonal (Temporary Role payrolled through 3rd Party Provider)

About the role

This is a temporary, non-exempt position running through December 2026, based on-site at Arlington, TX location on assigned match days.

Responsibilities

• Communication with Venue Medical Director (VMD) regarding potential head injuries.
• Assisting in the concussion protocol process by providing additional information to Club Player Health and Performance staff through written communication and clipped videos.
• Be available for a minimum of 40 matches per season.
• alert supervisor of any potential injury that requires medical attention.
• Fill out post-match form for each clipped video/incident or match if no clips were needed.
• Recognize visual signs of potential head injuries as outlined by MLS.
• Ability to work nights and weekends based on game day schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited CAATE athletic training education program.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a certified athletic trainer (ATC) or sports medicine experience with equivalent or higher education.
• Current NATABOC certification.
• Current state licensure in practicing state.

Skills

• Understanding of head injuries and management.
• Recognition of observable signs of potential head injury.
• Ability to communicate clearly, whether written or verbal, as it pertains to the observed visual signs of the MLS Spotter program.
• Ability to multitask.
• Excellent note taking.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of medical rules for the sport of soccer.
• Knowledge of soccer competition rules.
• Previous experience communicating with medical doctors (MD) and doctor of osteopathy (DO).
• Knowledge of 8by8, HeadCheck Health, Smartsheet, Slack, Excel, and other software programs.

Pay

Major League Soccer offers a compensation of $250/match. This position is eligible for overtime pay.