Head Athletic Trainer

Red Bull•East Hanover, NJ

3d•$100,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Head Athletic Trainer will oversee athletic training services for the First Team, providing exceptional injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play support. This senior role collaborates closely with medical, performance, coaching, and senior leadership staff to ensure player availability and readiness throughout a demanding MLS calendar. As a senior leader within the club’s Medical department, you will foster a culture of trust, accountability, and professionalism to drive a comprehensive approach to high-performance medicine.

Requirements

Minimum of four years of undergraduate education
A preferred Master’s degree in a health-related field
NATA certification
CPR certification
HIPAA-compliant course and health information management
Two or more years of experience in elite soccer or a relevant elite sports environment
Extensive experience in elite soccer player rehabilitation and manual treatment
Experience with diverse travel schedules (time zones) and climate conditions (heat, cold, altitude)
Knowledge and experience in utilizing and integrating medical technologies
Experience with medical data management systems to ensure secure and efficient collection, storage, and front-end utilization
Strong medical knowledge and its application to soccer
Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice To Haves

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Experience presenting, especially to key stakeholders.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Works well within in a collaborative, team-driven, and goal-based environment.
Works well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
Must be a team player, reliable, and dependable with a can-do attitude.
Must maintain complete confidentiality of privileged, and/or sensitive information.
Must, always, display the character and values of the Tepper Sports & Entertainment brand.

Responsibilities

Lead athletic training services for the First Team: Lead all First Team athletic training services, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play decision-making. Deliver consistent, best in class on-field and clinical care. Develop and implement robust individualized return-to-play processes. Stay updated with the latest research in Athletic Training and contribute to the development of innovative practices within the department.
MLS Compliance and Medical Governance: Ensure full compliance with MLS medical policies, protocols and reporting requirements. Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation within MLS-approved systems.
Club-Wide Medical Process Alignment: Ensure alignment of medical provision across all levels of the club, from Academy to First Team, working alongside Athletic Trainers at all levels to ensure staff development and synergy.
Collaboration and Support Across Departments: Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including doctors, physical performance coaches, and technical staff, to ensure integrated care for players. Maintain strong relationships with partner organizations via clear, transparent communication. Communicate medical status and readiness clearly to key stakeholders across soccer, performance and leadership.
Player Welfare and Education: Advocate for player health, safety and long-term wellbeing Educate players on injury prevention, recovery and self-care best practice. Drive a culture of trust, accountability and professionalism.
Staff Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor and develop athletic training staff. Establish and uphold high clinical and professional standards. Actively participate in internal and external education opportunities, such as conferences, seminars, and courses, to improve knowledge and practice in performance science.