MLS Next Pro Assistant Athletic Trainer

Inter Miami CF LLC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

17h

About The Position

The MLS Next Pro Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the day-to-day athletic training operations for the MLS NEXT Pro team. This role assists in providing comprehensive sports medicine services, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-play support for players. The Assistant Athletic Trainer works closely with the MLS Next Pro & Academy Athletic Training Coordinator, Technical Staff, and medical providers to ensure high standards of player care and compliance with league medical policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of experience in sports medicine (internship or professional experience considered).
Strong foundational knowledge of injury management, rehabilitation, and sports medicine best practices.
Enthusiastic, energetic, and collaborative team player.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer.
In good standing with NATABOC and an active member of NATA (or CATA).
Licensed to practice athletic training in the State of Florida.
Current professional CPR/AED certification.
Personal professional liability insurance.
Applicants must have work authorization to work in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis and must not require work visa sponsorship from Inter Miami CF now or in the future to retain authorization to work in the United States.
All applicants must pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
Soccer-specific medical experience preferred; experience in other professional or collegiate sports may be considered.
Knowledge of MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, and international soccer preferred.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) fluency preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the MLS Next Pro & Academy Athletic Training Coordinator in managing the health care of players, including injury prevention, emergency care, on-site evaluations, treatment, rehabilitation, and medical referrals.
Administer therapeutic modalities and assist with the implementation of rehabilitation and injury prevention programs.
Support the maintenance of complete, accurate, and current player medical records within the League-provided electronic medical record system.
Assist with coordinating medical care with team physicians, physical therapists, specialists, and external medical providers as directed.
Help ensure compliance with all League medical policies, protocols, and reporting requirements.
Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and fully stocked athletic training room and clinic space.
Order, receive, and inventory medical supplies and clinical equipment under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer.
Comply with OSHA standards, including bloodborne pathogen protocols.
Provide medical coverage for training sessions, matches, and team travel as required.
Provide medical assistance to other club teams as needed.
Communicate player health updates to the Head Athletic Trainer and Technical Staff as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.