Athletic Trainer, Women’s National Team

United States Soccer Federation 1 • Atlanta, GA

5d

About The Position

The Women’s National Team Athletic Trainer works collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team to support the implementation of elite-level player health, safety, performance, and well-being services. As a member of the Integrated Performance Support Team, they engage with staff across the Sporting ecosystem to deliver world-class performance support delivered through the female lens. The Athletic Trainer plays an important role in building a positive environment for players and staff and contributes to the design and delivery of the WNT/WYNT strategy, the Goldprint for Winning and U.S. Soccer’s Female 360 initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or dual credentialing as Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainer
• Current BOC certification and state licensure (or eligibility) in Georgia
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in elite sport (professional, collegiate, or national team) environments, with 2-3 years of experience working with elite female athletes
• Strong understanding of soccer-specific injuries, workload demands, and recovery strategies
• Strong manual therapy skills
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Competency in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Electronic Medical Record and Athlete Management Systems
• Demonstrated success in demanding fast-paced environments
• Excellent professionalism, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel up to 50% time
• Ability to stand for long durations, bend, lift, squat & carry up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in professional soccer
• Familiarity with FIFA and US Soccer medical standards
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Support the in-camp delivery of athletic training services, integrating known injury risk patterns, recovery timelines, and availability considerations relevant to elite women’s soccer.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individualized prehab, movement, and recovery programs, accounting for positional demands, movement profiles, load tolerance, and individual symptom presentation.
• Assist with return-to-performance protocols in coordination with technical, performance, and medical staff, ensuring progression reflects validated rehabilitation principles, competition demands, and tournament timelines.
• Provide on-field and clinical medical coverage for all training, games, and senior team-related activities, ensuring timely injury recognition, management, and communication within established governance structures.
• Support mental health guidance and referral, operating within scope of practice and collaborating with designated mental health providers to ensure appropriate escalation and confidentiality.
• Manage concussion protocols and emergency action plans ensuring alignment with best practice and clear communication pathways.
• Apply therapeutic and protective taping for practices and competition.
• Administer therapeutic modalities based on qualifications, evidence-informed practice, and individual treatment needs.
• Work collaboratively with medical, performance, and technical staff to manage player availability, supporting sustainable performance across camp and competition schedules.
• Contribute medical insights to structured availability reporting processes to inform training, selection, and competition planning.
• Execute additional departmental and team tasks as requested by the line manager, Head Coach, WNT, and Program Director, WNT.
• Maintain audit-ready, confidential medical documentation in accordance with USSF governance standards, ensuring appropriate consent, timely entry, and clear medical-performance data boundaries.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Soccer and medical standards.
• Assist with athletic training supplies, equipment inventory, and budgeting.
• Assist with planning and execution of US Soccer’s Female Health & Performance 360 Assessments.
• Participate in club communication pre and post camp.
• Coordinate logistics to ensure emergency medical access and response planning during travel.
• Undertake a progressive and ongoing personal and professional developmental process, attending and participating in in-house CPD sessions and external sessions.
• Undertake regular performance appraisals to review your personal development plan and on and off camp progress with WNT Leadership and line manager.

Benefits

• U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level