Minor League Athletic Trainer Apprentice

Houston Astros • West Palm Beach, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Houston Astros are seeking individuals to serve as Athletic Training Apprentices at 3 domestic affiliates and the Florida complex (Corpus Christi, Asheville, Fayetteville, and West Palm Beach). This position will require daily collaboration with field staff, team physicians, the Affiliate Athletic trainer(s), colleagues within PC&P, as well as other staff and front office members. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to Spring Training, coverage of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season, and (if assigned) post-season camps. The report date would be Spring Training 2027 through the completion of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season.

Requirements

• NATA-BOC Certified and in good standing
• Eligible for FL and TX or NC state licensure (based an assigned affiliate)
• CPR/AED certification required
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Athletic Training or related field

Nice To Haves

• Previous baseball experience preferred, but not required
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist the affiliate athletic trainer with prevention and care of athletic injuries and illnesses daily
• Assisting with the facilitation of physician appointments and imaging
• Daily game and work out coverage including pre/post treatments and field set-up
• Thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting. Use of the MLB EMR system will be necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in high stress situations
• Administrative duties including: Organization and managing Athletic Training Room Supplies, Daily training room cleaning duties, Travel Trunk inventory/packing for road trips, Hydrotherapy Room Maintenance, Daily communication with First Responder staff to ensure emergency equipment, medical cart & supplies are prepared and safely secured.
• This position will include significant travel during Spring Training and in-season (and possibly post- and off-season): Spring Training in West Palm Beach, Florida (~ mid-Feb to end of March), Minor League Season in assigned affiliate location (~April 1 to Sept 15)
• Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Astros Handbook, PC&P Handbook, Medical Department Handbook, and direct communication from the Director of Player Care and Performance
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Player Care and Performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree