What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at San Diego FC?
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
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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.