Head Athletic Trainer

Angel City•Thousand Oaks, CA

28d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

At Angel City, we are building a world-class organization that uses sport to drive to equity. Our vision is to create engaging and unique experiences that bring the purpose-driven mission of this Club to the world. We are stronger together, have more impact together, and have more fun together! Working under the direction and supervision of the Director of Medical, the Head Athletic Trainer will deliver day-to-day sports medicine operations for Angel City FC. The role will provide injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for players' medical problems. The role reports to the Director of Medical and collaborates closely with the club’s Chief Medical Officer, Director of Rehabilitation, Director of Performance, Head of Sport Science, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Senior Performance Therapist, Head Coach and Technical Staff, Director of Soccer Operations and our Sporting Director.

Requirements

NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer, in good standing
Licensed to practice in the state of California
CPR Certified by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Possess personal professional liability insurance
Experience working with elite athletes in a high performance environment, professional soccer experience a plus

Nice To Haves

Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in the field of Athletic Training
Previous experience working with elite athletes in a team sport setting, preferably soccer
Understanding of and application of data-informed rehabilitation
Other pertinent certifications related to healthcare and well-being of athletes including dry needling, CPSS etc.

Responsibilities

Lead as Head Athletic Trainer in managing the healthcare of Angel City FC players. Health care includes, but is not limited to, first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of intervention techniques, developing rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and appropriate medical referrals.
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Chief Medical Officer, Team Physicians, Director of Medical, Director of Performance, Head of Sport Science, Director of Rehabilitation, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Team Dieticians, Massage therapists, Chiropractors, Technical Staff, Performance coaches, and Soccer Operations staff
Create a culture and environment of high performance, commitment and excellence through education, collaboration, feedback and continual learning
Coordinate internal communications through the appropriate channels, including collecting, collaborating, preparing and delivering reports on departmental function
Complete all administrative work pertaining to the player’s medical insurance
Coordinate internal communications through the appropriate channels, including collecting, collaborating, preparing and delivering reports on departmental function
Lead, develop and deliver athletic training services to Angel City players, including but not limited to: primary on-field and secondary off-field injury evaluation, first aid and emergency care, utilize therapeutic modalities for injury treatment, collaborate in the design of rehabilitation programs
Ensure the electronic documentation of accurate first report of injury, physician diagnosis, player assessments, player treatments, and return to play dates
Comply with all NWSL standards, including compiling required reports, recording and documenting injured players and player treatments, participating in activities and programs as required by NWSL, and organizing physical examinations
Work closely with the Chief Medical Officer, Director of Medical, Director of Performance, and Director of Rehabilitation to provide required updates on players’ health and seek medical advice and assistance when necessary
Supervise and develop assistant athletic trainers and interns
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches, colleagues and league staff
Maintain a high level of confidentiality as it pertains to information surrounding the players and the club
Seek out and actively participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities in the field of sports medicine
Oversee inventory of supplies and clinical equipment
Maintain a safe, clean and organized athletic training room and clinic