Major League Lead Athletic Trainer

MLB • Washington, DC

2d

About The Position

The Washington Nationals are seeking a Major League Lead Athletic Trainer to lead daily medical care and athletic training operations for the Major League club. The role oversees the Major League athletic training staff and collaborates with team physicians, Physical Therapy, Physical Development, and Major League coaches to keep players healthy, available, and progressing toward performance goals. The Lead Athletic Trainer establishes daily plans, applies organizational assessment and treatment standards, and ensures timely communication about player status, restrictions, and readiness. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, sound judgment, proactive problem-solving ability, and the capacity to lead a collaborative medical group in a demanding Major League environment.

Requirements

• Degree in athletic training or a related field.
• BOC certification and eligibility for applicable athletic training licensure.
• Significant athletic training experience in professional baseball or a comparable high-performance environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff and coordinate care across multiple disciplines.
• Experience applying objective assessments and clinical findings to treatment and readiness decisions.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Willingness to travel with the Major League club.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily injury evaluation, treatment, recovery, and athletic training services for Major League players in coordination with team physicians.
• Lead and develop the Major League athletic training staff, establishing consistent standards for preparation, care, documentation, and communication.
• Implement organizational screening and testing protocols to establish baselines, monitor changes, and identify concerns requiring action.
• Coordinate individualized medical plans with physicians, Physical Therapists, Physical Development, and skill coaches.
• Communicate player status, clinical restrictions, treatment priorities, and changes in readiness to appropriate staff and leadership.
• Partner with rehabilitation staff to establish return-to-performance milestones and coordinate transitions between the Major League club, West Palm Beach, and rehab assignments.
• Maintain accurate medical records and coordinate appointments, imaging, specialist consultations, and continuity of care during travel and the offseason.
• Oversee athletic training supplies, treatment-area operations, and emergency preparation while continually improving the quality and efficiency of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games
• Employee discounts
• Free onsite fitness center

What This Job Offers

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