Head Athletic Trainer

Working under the direction and supervision of the Director of Medical & Performance, the Head Athletic Trainer will deliver day-to-day sports medicine operations for Angel City FC. The role will provide injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation to players’ medical problems.

The role reports to the Director of Medical & Performance and collaborates closely with the club’s Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Physical Therapists, Head of Sports Science, Sports Performance Coach, Nutritionist, Head Coach, Director of Soccer Operations and General Manager.

Responsibilities:

• In close collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer and the Director of Medical & Performance: design, plan and implement a health, performance, and wellness strategy, including:
  • Regular physical assessments of athletes.
  • Periodic tests and wellness assessments
  • Implement a complete model of athlete care that takes a holistic, 360-degree approach to both individual and team wellness
• In collaboration with the Director of Medical & Performance, oversee the acquisition and integration of cutting-edge medical technologies into the medical department, to help advance the department’s service delivery capabilities
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Chief Medical Officer, team physicians, Director of Medical & Performance, athletic trainers, physical therapists, dieticians, massage therapists, sports scientists, chiropractors, performance coaches, and interns
• Create a culture and environment of high performance, commitment and excellence through education, collaboration, feedback and continual learning
• Coordinate internal communications through the appropriate channels, including collecting, collaborating, preparing and delivering reports on departmental function
• Lead, develop and deliver athletic training services to Angel City players, including but not limited to: primary on-field and secondary off-field injury evaluation, first aid and emergency care, utilize therapeutic modalities for injury treatment, collaborate in the design of rehabilitation programs
• Ensure the electronic documentation of accurate first report of injury, physician diagnosis, player assessments, player treatments, and return to play dates
• Complete all administrative work pertaining to the player’s medical insurance
• Comply with all NWSL standards, including compiling required reports, recording and documenting injured players and player treatments, participating in activities and programs as required by NWSL, and organizing physical examinations,
• Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Director of Medical & Performance, and physical therapists to provide updates on players’ health and seek medical advice and assistance when necessary
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality as it pertains to information surrounding the players and the club
• Supervise and develop assistant athletic trainers and interns
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches, colleagues and league staff
• Seek out and actively participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities in the field of sports medicine
• Order, maintain, and keep an inventory of supplies and clinical equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized athletic training room and clinic

Requirements:

• NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing
• NATA membership
• Licensed to practice in the state of California
• CPR Certified by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Possess personal professional liability insurance
• Experience working with elite athletes in a high performance environment, professional soccer experience a plus