Athletic Trainer - UTR Pro Tennis Tour

UTR Sports•Irvine, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

UTR Sports is seeking an Athletic Trainer to provide sports medicine services during UTR Pro Tennis Tour events in Newport Beach, California. The trainer will serve as the on-site medical lead, providing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation guidance, and emergency response for athletes. Tournament weeks typically involve 20 to 50 male and female players competing in multiple round-robin matches. Events are held primarily at the Newport Beach Tennis and Pickleball Club, with other venues as assigned. Athletes range from top junior and collegiate players to touring professionals. The role is based in Orange County, California, and may involve approximately 10–15% travel. The position works about 35 weeks per year at an anchor venue, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. The trainer works under the standing orders of a Newport Orthopedic Physician and must operate within their scope of practice. The estimated base salary range is $70,000 to $85,000. 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 and is backed by investors and partners in sports, technology, and media.

Requirements

2–5 years of Athletic Training experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or Sports Medicine.
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing.
Current BLS CPR/AED certification.
Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal conditions, knowledge of general medical conditions, and basic understanding of common tennis injuries.
Assessment and evaluation skills, including experience working with other healthcare professionals.
Ability to make independent, critical decisions concerning assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play.
Ability to communicate effectively in high-pressure situations with patients, medical professionals, staff, and families.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and independently perform multiple tasks.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Position is based in Orange County, California; potential travel is approximately 10–15%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a professional or collegiate tennis setting.
Passion for sports, preferably tennis.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site care to professional athletes, 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 athletes 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, UTR staff, and external partners as needed.
Follow UTR PTT physician standing orders and PTT-specific medical policies, and work within scope of practice.
Complete administrative and other duties assigned by the 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.
Ensure staff maintain required certifications and licensure.
Lead and review the Emergency Action Plan and educate on-site staff about their roles and responsibilities.