Per Diem Academy Athletic Trainer, Part-Time

Reporting to the Head of Performance Services, this part-time role supports daily sports medicine operations for NYCFC Academy teams at St John’s University, Queens College, and City Football Academy-Orangeburg.

About the role

The Part-Time Academy Athletic Trainer (AT) provides medical coverage for trainings, matches, tournaments, and club events. Responsibilities include injury prevention, emergency care, injury evaluation, treatment, and assisting with high-quality medical services that support player health and long-term athlete development.

Responsibilities

• Provide athletic training coverage for Academy training, matches, tournaments, and special events.
• Perform emergency care, first aid, and immediate injury management.
• Deliver treatment and recovery interventions within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with Performance staff to support player health, recovery, and testing batteries.
• Represent NYCFC professionally and contribute to a positive, player-centered environment.

Requirements

• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) with an active New York State License.
• BOC Certified and member in good standing with NATA (or CATA).
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in sports medicine preferred.
• Experience working with soccer and/or youth or high-performance athletes preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Professional liability insurance required.
• Ability to comply with applicable child safety policies provided by NYCFC.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Values

• Acts Honorably: listens and communicates respectfully, without judgement.
• Engages Collaboratively: provides and seeks constructive feedback to and from peers, proactively sharing appreciation for quality contributions of others.
• Champions Inclusion: celebrates the value of differences recognizing the value in the unique backgrounds and lived experiences of every team member.
• Drives Forward: embraces new opportunities with curiosity and a focus on improvement and innovation.
• Shows Heart: demonstrates passion for the Club and sport, operating as an NYCFC ambassador in encouraging and inspiring that passion in others.

Pay

$50–65 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

5–25 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Benefits

• Two complimentary tickets to every NYCFC home match.
• Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings.
• A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment.