Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Professional Women's Hockey League delivers world-class competition and fosters meaningful connections with fans and communities through operational excellence, purposeful partnerships, and a focus on long-term sustainability. We are dedicated to cultivating a workplace and league culture rooted in integrity, innovation, and inclusion — on and off the ice.

The Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Minnesota Frost supports the delivery of high-quality medical care focused on injury prevention, immediate response, rehabilitation, and overall player wellness during the 2026-2027 season. Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer and working in collaboration with the sports medicine team and Team Physician, this individual provides practice and game-day coverage, athletic training room support, and administrative assistance as assigned. The term runs from November 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027. This is a seasonal position expected to conclude on May 31, 2027, with no guarantee of renewal or extension. This posting is for a newly created position.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for assigned practices and games, including sideline and athletic training room support.
• Cover skating sessions and coordinate care for non-traveling players while the team is on the road.
• Recognize, evaluate, and treat acute, chronic, and emergent injuries and illness on the ice, on the sideline, and in the athletic training room.
• Assist with game preparations and game-day operations.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of all daily athletic injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training.
• Recognized by the Board of Certification (BOC) as a certified Athletic Trainer.
• Licensed and in good standing, or eligible to become licensed, by the Minnesota Board of Athletic Training.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt, take direction, and work collaboratively within a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong time-management skills.
• Commitment to working in compliance with applicable health and safety standards.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and as required by the game and practice schedule.
• Ability to work on-site; minimal travel may be required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the PWHL does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Athletic Training.
• Experience providing athletic training coverage in elite hockey at the professional, major junior, or college/university level.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and/or Sports First Responder certification.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $33.30 USD per hour.

Schedule

Position runs from November 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027 (seasonal).