POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Head Athletic Trainer will manage the day-to-day sports medicine operations for Nashville Soccer Club. In this capacity, the Head Athletic Trainer will provide injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for player medical problems. The performance of duties will be under the direction and supervision of the MLS Chief Medical Director and the designated Club Chief Medical Officer and Director of High Performance.

The Head Athletic Trainer will work closely with the Head Coach, General Manager, and entire High Performance department on a daily basis. A year-round employee, the Head Athletic Trainer will attend all training, scrimmages, and home and away games, and ensure two vetted (2) Athletic Trainers are present at all matches.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manages the health care of players including, but not limited to: first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, developing rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making medical referrals
Comply with OSHA standards regarding blood born pathogens
Order, maintain and inventory supplies and clinical equipment
Keep training room and clinic area safe, clean and organized
Maintain a complete and up to date roster of player health and participation records in the League-provided electronic medical record (EMR) system
Electronically document first report of injury, player treatments, and return to play dates for various purposes (e.g. workers compensation claims, research)
Initiate insurance/worker's compensation claims for players
Compile reports as required by MLS
Provide medical assistance to the Team Medical Staff regarding players health and safety
Under the direction of the supervising Physician, assist the organization and maintenance of pharmaceutical inventory and records
Organize physical examinations as required by MLS regulations
Supervise assistant athletic trainers, aides and volunteers as applicable
Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches, other team personnel and MLS staff
Comply with all MLS medical policies, protocol and Game Operations Manual
Counsel players regarding dietary needs, nutritional supplements and League/FIFA banned substances
Participate in community service/educational programs related to sports medicine
Participate in activities/meetings/programs as required by MLS
Perform other duties as assigned or required

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer
In good standing with NATABOC and a member of the NATA (or CATA)
State License in the state in which the team calls home
CPR certification for Health Care Provider
Possess personal professional liability insurance
Strongly recommend personal professional liability insurance
Strongly prefer certification: CSCS, PES, LMT, NREMT

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum five (5) years certified athletic trainer
Experience with elite level athletes
Experience working in a high tempo/high stress environment
Medical soccer experience preferred

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field
Preferred: Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field

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.