Manager, Venue Medical Operations-Athletic Trainer

LA28 (Web) • Los Angeles, CA

10d • $88,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Venue Medical Operations will ensure athletes, spectators, and the Games workforce receive safe, dependable medical care at LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues. Working with Event Venue Management, local emergency medical services, and hospital partners, this role turns strategic medical plans into practical venue operations, including medical stations, supplies, and emergency response. In the years leading up to the Games, the manager will establish these operations from the ground up and lead them through test events and Games time with integrity and sound judgment.

The role is based in LA28 offices and venues in Los Angeles, with the majority of work conducted in an office setting. Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. The role may evolve over time and include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in healthcare operations, emergency medical planning, clinical services management, or venue-based event operations.
• Proven operational experience coordinating medical services for multi-day, large-scale events, including on-venue emergency response.
• Operational problem-solving, team coordination, detail-oriented project management skills, and sound judgment under competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and familiarity with clinical tracking or EMR systems.
• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or a related field, or 5 years of equivalent experience in healthcare operations or venue medical services.
• Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles and to walk, stand, and traverse indoor and outdoor venue footprints for extended periods during site visits, test events, and Games operations.

Nice To Haves

• Major multi-sport or championship event experience.
• Experience in sports or live event environments.
• Familiarity with Southern California healthcare networks, EMS jurisdictions, and disaster preparedness frameworks.
• Master's degree in sports medicine or a related field, or 5 years of equivalent experience in sports medicine; preferred.

Responsibilities

• Turn strategic medical plans into venue run sheets, layouts, and timelines for competition and non-competition sites.
• Act as the primary liaison to Event Venue Management and integrate International Federation guidelines and NOC/NPC medical requirements.
• Run daily medical services, including athlete medical rooms, spectator first aid, field-of-play response, and supplies.
• Coordinate emergency response with local EMS, hospitals, and public safety partners, and help draft emergency action plans.
• Keep venues compliant with IOC/IPC medical codes and support adoption of the Games Electronic Medical Record system.
• Establish venue medical operations from the ground up and lead them through test events and Games time.

What This Job Offers

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