Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from D.C. United
Job overview
The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the medical department by managing sports medicine operations, focusing on injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for players.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves collaborating with medical staff to provide first aid, injury evaluation, rehabilitation programs, maintaining player health records, managing supplies, ensuring safety and compliance with medical policies, and supporting team activities including travel to away matches.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $70,000 to $80,000, with the company committed to equal opportunity employment and providing reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have NATABOC certification, CPR certification, a bachelor's degree (master's preferred), at least two years of certified athletic trainer experience, and preferably soccer experience; additional certifications and Spanish language skills are a plus.
Career development
The job encourages professional development through training courses and working alongside other team members to promote best practices.
Work environment and culture
D.C. United emphasizes community upliftment, diversity, equal opportunity, and a commitment to the club's values and organizational growth.
Company information
D.C. United is a professional soccer club competing in MLS, focused on organizational growth and winning the MLS Cup.
Team overview
The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the Head Athletic Trainer and Club Chief Medical Officer within the medical department.
Unique job features
The role requires flexibility in working hours, travel to away matches, and adherence to MLS medical policies and OSHA standards.
Company overview
D.C. United is a professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C., competing in Major League Soccer (MLS). Established in 1996, the team has a storied history, including winning four MLS Cups and three U.S. Open Cups. The club generates revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise, and broadcasting rights. D.C. United plays its home games at Audi Field, a state-of-the-art stadium that opened in 2018, enhancing the fan experience and providing additional revenue streams through events and partnerships.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your certification as a NATABOC or CATA Certified Athletic Trainer and any relevant state licenses, highlighting compliance with required professional standards.
Focus on your experience managing sports medicine operations, injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation, especially in soccer or team sports environments, as these align closely with D.C. United's needs.
Apply through multiple channels including the D.C. United official careers page, LinkedIn, and other sports medicine job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Athletic Trainers, Medical Staff, or team members within D.C. United’s medical department; start conversations with ice breakers like commenting on recent team medical initiatives or asking about the culture of the sports medicine department.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'injury prevention,' 'rehabilitation programs,' 'EMR systems,' 'CPR certification,' and 'MLS medical policies' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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