JOB TITLE: Athletic Trainer | NYCFC Academy

REPORTING TO: Head of Performance Services, Academy

DEPARTMENT: Sporting

LOCATION: Etihad City Football Academy – Orangeburg, NY/ St. John’s University – Jamaica, Queens

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Academy Athletic Trainer (AAT) manages the day-to-day sports medicine operations for New York City Football Clubs Academy teams. In this capacity, the AAT provides injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for players’ medical problems. This position will also work with the Performance Department to plan and deliver best practice support to Academy players, including the administration of the strength & conditioning, nutrition, recovery, daily monitoring, and fitness testing programs, among other tasks. The AAT works under the direction and supervision of the Medical Lead and Head of Performance Services

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Performs as Certified Athletic Trainer in managing the health care of Academy players. Health care includes, but is 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
Maintain a complete and up to date roster of player health and participation records in the League-provided electronic medical record system.
Order, maintain and inventory supplies and clinical equipment
Perform other duties as assigned or required
Assist with the Youth Affiliate education program
Assist with the Performance Department in planning, delivering, and evaluating physical development sessions to maximize individual performance
Technical responsibilities will include the development, implementation, and delivery of the following:
- Return to play protocols
- Strength and Conditioning
- Warm-up
- Data Monitoring/GPS
Assist with monitoring and assessment of Academy players, including management of data collection, analysis, reporting, and providing feedback to coaches and players
Assist with practical implementation of appropriate nutrition and hydration strategies for players
Apply an interdisciplinary approach with close links to other stakeholders including MLS2 and First Team
Assist with periodization of the teams’ off-season, preseason, and in season programs

WHO YOU ARE:

Certified Athletic Trainer with a NY State License
In good standing with NATABOC and a member of the NATA (or CATA)
Minimum of 2 years paid experience in the field of sports medicine
Certified strength & conditioning coach (CSCS) preferred
Current professional CPR certification
Possess personal professional liability insurance
History of working with young athletes
Medical soccer experience preferred
Bilingual/Spanish speaker preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary

COMPENSATION:

This position has an estimated annual base salary range of $52,500 to $55,000. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and same role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
Ancillary benefits: Commuter, gym membership, and Citi Bike discounts
Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment

NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:

At New York City Football Club (NYCFC), we are on a mission to build this City into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the last seven consecutive seasons, winning the MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. NYCFC’s combined 3.3 million social media following across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter is the second-highest among MLS clubs. For more information, please visit: https://www.nycfc.com/.

New York City Football Club is also one of 11 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Sichuan Jiuniu FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, Espérance Sportive Troyes AC and Palermo FC among its sister clubs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.