Athletic Trainer - UTR Pro Tennis Tour
About The Position
UTR Sports is a remote-friendly, people-driven technology and tennis event company focused on growing tennis through level-based play, events, and a digital marketplace. It operates the UTR Pro Tennis Tour, which hosts hundreds of tournaments each year. The Athletic Trainer provides sports medicine services to participants at UTR Pro Tennis Tour events in Newport Beach during tournament weeks. As the on-site medical lead, the trainer is responsible for injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and emergency response for competing athletes. Events average 20 to 50 male and female players per week, including top juniors, college players, and touring professionals. Players compete in a round-robin format and may play multiple matches during the week. Events are held primarily at Newport Beach Tennis and Pickleball Club, with other venues assigned as needed. The position is based in the United States and should be anchored in Irvine/Orange County, California. It involves potential travel of approximately 10–15% and work at an anchor venue for 35 weeks per year. The schedule is flexible and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. The trainer works under the standing orders of a Newport Orthopedic Physician and must remain within their scope of practice.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine.
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing.
- Current BLS CPR/AED certification.
- Two to five years of Athletic Training experience.
- Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal conditions, understanding of general medical conditions, and a basic understanding of common tennis injuries.
- Assessment and evaluation skills and experience working with other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to make independent, critical decisions about assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play.
- Ability to communicate effectively in high-stress situations with patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks independently.
- Ability to work 35 weeks a year at an anchor venue, with a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Athletic Training experience in a professional or collegiate tennis setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site care for professional athletes on the UTR Pro Tennis Tour, including on-court medical care and pre- and post-match injury prevention and management.
- Document all patient encounters.
- Coordinate and implement injury-prevention strategies and programs for each athlete during tournament weeks.
- Educate and collaborate with athletes on recovery techniques, injury prevention, and load management.
- Communicate player status and availability to the Head Referee and UTR Project Manager.
- Communicate with facilities staff, other UTR full-time staff, and external partners as needed.
- Comply with physician standing orders and UTR PTT medical policies, and operate within the scope of practice.
- Perform administrative and other duties assigned by a supervisor, tournament director, or referee, including attending team meetings.
- Review and follow up on player withdrawals and retirements with PTT staff and the Integrity Team.
- Manage supply ordering and supplemental staffing as needed, and ensure staff have required certifications and licensure.
- Lead and review the Emergency Action Plan and educate on-site staff about their roles and responsibilities.
Benefits
- Competitive salary compensation package.
- Flexible and generous paid time off.
- Medical, dental, and vision health care plan.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Unlimited vacation and sick time, plus public holidays.
- Maternity and paternity family leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
