Team Operations - Academy Athletic Trainer

About Orlando City and Orlando Pride:

With two major professional teams, Orlando City and Orlando Pride, the Orlando City Soccer Club (OCSC) has established itself as one of the preeminent Clubs in professional soccer.

Orlando City joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the league's 21st franchise in November 2013, becoming the first MLS team in the Southeast. The Lions began league play in March 2015. In 2019, Orlando City re-launched Orlando City B (OCB) to bridge the gap between its successful youth development academy and the First Team.

The Orlando Pride, OCSC’s National Women’s Soccer League franchise, began play in 2016 – bringing professional women’s soccer to Orlando for the first time.

Orlando City and Orlando Pride play at Exploria Stadium, a 25,500-seat soccer-specific stadium built in 2017 and located in the heart of Downtown Orlando.

With a footprint across the central Florida region and a roster comprised of international and home-grown talent, Orlando City and Orlando Pride boasts global relevance through its assemblage of world-class athletes.

TITLE: Athletic Trainer- Development Academy

DEPARTMENT: Team Operations

REPORTS TO: Head Athletic Trainer

FLSA: Full Time, Salaried; Exempt

WHAT SETS YOU APART

You are a nationally certified and state licensed athletic trainer seeking a full-time athletic trainer role where you can provide coverage for the MLS NEXT teams. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who values teamwork and collaboration to develop further as an athletic trainer. Our culture is one of fostering learning and development. This is an ideal position for recent graduates or those seeking for opportunities/experience working at a high-level soccer club and high-performance staff. In this position, you will gain valuable exposure to the performance side of our department while performing duties in line with the medical team’s unified vision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Develop and implement injury prevention and rehabilitation programs within a multidisciplinary model for the Club.

● Comply with all Club and league policies and procedures.

● Performs as Certified Athletic Trainer in managing the health care of 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.

● Keep athletic training room and clinic area safe, clean and organized.

● Provide medical assistance to the athletic training staff.

● Comply with all OSHA Standards and regulations including blood borne pathogens.

● The athletic trainer will put the health of the athletes first and foremost.

● Participates in department meetings and continuing education as required.

● Collaborate with the Orlando City B Head Athletic Trainer with care of MLS NEXT PRO team.

● Collaborate with the Orlando City athletic trainers with care of the MLS team.

● Collaborate with the other Orlando City academy athletic trainers with care of the MLS NEXT teams.

● Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications:

● Bachelor’s or master’s degree required in Athletic Training from an accredited CAATE program

● BOC certified athletic trainer

● Florida State Athletic Training licensure (or eligible)

● Current CPR/AED certification

● In good standing with NATABOC and a member of the NATA (or CATA).

● Ability to travel both nationally and internationally (valid passport or ability to obtain one)

● Collaborate with coaches, athletes, performance staff, and medical professionals to improve and manage player condition

● Must pass a background check to work with minors. Must undergo mandatory Safe Sport online training.

● Physically capable of performing the daily tasks of athletic training (lifting, standing long periods of time, ability to perform physical tasks, etc.)

● Computer skills: Outlook, Office, Excel, Electronic Medical records entry

● Ability to work independently and autonomously is required.

● Excellent communication skills and organization skills.

● This position requires non-traditional work hours around the players’ academic commitments at the OCSC School (including early mornings, nights and/or weekends)

● The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 15 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 25 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, etc.

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.