MLS Next Pro Assistant Athletic Trainer

Inter Miami CF LLCFort 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.

Benefits

  • Inter Miami CF offers a competitive compensation package, medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance and 401k retirement plan.
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