Minor League Athletic Trainer Apprentice
About the role
Department: Player Care and Performance; Reports to: Affiliate Athletic Trainer and MiLB Medical Coordinator; Classification: Full-Time/Exempt (Temp). The Houston Astros are seeking individuals to serve as Athletic Training Apprentices at 3 domestic affiliates and the Florida complex (Corpus Christi, Asheville, Fayetteville, and West Palm Beach). This position will require daily collaboration with field staff, team physicians, the Affiliate Athletic trainer(s), colleagues within PC&P, as well as other staff and front office members. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to Spring Training, coverage of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season, and (if assigned) post-season camps. The report date would be Spring Training 2027 through the completion of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season.
Responsibilities
- Assist the affiliate athletic trainer with prevention and care of athletic injuries and illnesses daily
- Assist with the facilitation of physician appointments and imaging
- Daily game and workout coverage including pre/post treatments and field set-up
- Thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting; use of the MLB EMR system is necessary
- Demonstrate professionalism in high stress situations
- Organize and manage Athletic Training Room Supplies
- Perform daily training room cleaning duties
- Handle travel trunk inventory and packing for road trips
- Maintain hydrotherapy room
- Communicate daily with First Responder staff to ensure emergency equipment, medical cart & supplies are prepared and safely secured
- Significant travel during Spring Training and in-season (and possibly post- and off-season): Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Florida (~ mid‑Feb to end of March);