Academy Athletic Trainer, Pro Pathway

Red Bull•East Hanover, NJ

1d•$75,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Red Bull New York Academy Medical and Performance department is a high performing multi-disciplinary group of practitioners, who strive for the highest level of practice possible every day. This position will be working primarily with our older academy age groups in the Pro Pathway environment (U16-U18) and by nature include collaboration with both academy staff and MLS Next Pro practitioners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in athletic training from CAATE recognized school
NATABOC Certification
Active New Jersey Athletic Trainer Licensure or the ability to quickly obtain
Knowledge and experience of a soccer environment/team
Current Professional CPR Certification
Must pass a background check to work with minors and undergo mandatory Safe Sport training
The ability to regularly lift up to 75lbs, in addition to being physically capable of performing general athletic training duties

Nice To Haves

Experience in MLS Next/MLSNP/MLS environment preferred

Responsibilities

Coverage of practice and games (Including occasional international travel)
Evaluate, treat and conduct rehab with assigned academy athletes
Lead referral of athletes to team physicians or other external healthcare providers as necessary
Be a leadership role model within the department, ensuring effective communication with departmental staff, coaches, athletes and family members
Collaborate and communicate effectively with MLS Next Pro medical staff
Ensuring age-appropriate medical screening is completed in line with club and league requirements
Contribute to long term projects inside and outside the department
Maintain digital medical and treatment logs for assigned academy athletes
Drive innovation in the Academy medical space
Perform other duties as required