Assistant Athletic Trainer - #306192

The Assistant Athletic Trainer assists the Head Athletic Trainer/Head of Medical in managing the day-to-day sports medicine operations for the Club. In this capacity, the Assistant Athletic Trainer/Therapist provides injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for Players’ medical problems. The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the direction and supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer/Head of Medical, and Head of Human Performance.

The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assume the duties of the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist in the event the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist is unable to or at the discretion of the Head Athletic Trainer/Therapist and/or Head of Human Performance.

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.
• File all necessary reports associated with athletic injuries and/or incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Maintain a daily treatment log to track the progress of rehabilitative treatments and monitor player health.
• Equip each team with appropriate medical equipment and supplies for both training and competition.
• 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.