Minor League Athletic Trainer Apprentice

Department: Sports Medicine and Performance

Reports to: Affiliate Athletic Trainer and MiLB Medical Coordinator

Classification: Full-Time/Exempt (Temp)

Summary/Objective:

The Houston Astros are seeking individuals to serve as Athletic Training Apprentices at 2 domestic affiliates (Fayetteville, NC and Asheville, NC). These positions require daily collaboration with field staff, team physicians, the Affiliate Athletic trainer(s), colleagues within SM&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 will be Spring Training 2026 through the completion of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist the affiliate athletic trainer with prevention and care of athletic injuries and illnesses daily
• Assisting with the facilitation of physician appointments and imaging
• Daily game and work out 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 will be necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in high stress situations
• Administrative duties including:
  • Organization and managing athletic training room supplies
  • Assisting with capital equipment planning/ordering
  • Daily athletic training room cleaning duties
  • Travel trunk inventory/packing for road trips
  • Hydrotherapy room maintenance
  • Daily communication with First Responder staff to ensure emergency equipment, medical cart & supplies are prepared and safely secured.
• This position will include 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)
  • Minor League Season in assigned affiliate location (~April 1 to Sept 15)
• Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Astros Handbook, SM&P Handbook, Medical Department Handbook, and direct communication from the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance

Education and/or Experience and Skills:

• NATA-BOC Certified and in good standing
• Eligible for FL and TX or NC state licensure (based an assigned affiliate)
• CPR/AED certification required
• Bilingual (Spanish) is an asset, but not required
• Bachelor's in athletic training

Work Environment

Position will work in an office and stadium environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. Work is medium physical demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel:

Travel is expected in this role (please see above).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability