Job Title: Head Athletic Trainer, South Bay Lakers
Department: Basketball Operations
Reports to: General Manager, South Bay Lakers
Manages: Strength & Conditioning Trainer/ Massage Therapist/ Equipment Manager & Assistant Athletic Trainer
Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Head Athletic Trainer for the South Bay Lakers is to manage all player athletic training from nutrition and injury prevention to injury evaluation and treatment. The Head Athletic Trainer will track all injuries and will keep necessary staff informed; ensuring players see the appropriate physician or specialty doctor and following up with medical staff. The secondary responsibility is to assist with team travel and ticket operations. The Head Athletic Trainer will collaborate with the LAL training staff regarding the overall welfare and medical treatment of NBA assigned players and two-way players.
Key metrics used to evaluate performance:
Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities):
Athletic Training
Education/ Certification:
Previous experience: A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in athletic training on a contact sport. Experience working with a major college (Division 1A or 1B) or semi-professional basketball team preferred.
Technology Capabilities:
Knowledge, skills, abilities:
Physical Demands: Must be able to lift a min of 50lbs. and walk significant distances on game days
Location: El Segundo (offices M-F and UHTC gymnasium for all SBL home games), all away games, and other off-site events (as needed)
Travel: Up to 50% of the time (approx. 26 away games)
The pay range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and certifications
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.