What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Athletic Trainer (First Team) - Atlanta United F.C. position at AMB Sports & Entertainment, LLC?
About Atlanta United
Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit : www.atlutd.com, and follow @ATLUTD.
Position Summary
The position is based in Marietta, GA at the Children's Health of Atlanta Training Center. The role includes assisting with the medical care for all the Atlanta United FC and Atlanta United 2 players.
The athletic trainer's main function will be assisting with the daily athletic training duties and responsibilities while under the direction of the staff athletic trainers. They will also assist with the medical coverage of the second team training sessions and games as needed / available. They will have opportunities to travel with the second team as well. They may also have Academy coverage duties as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Summary and Duties
- Obtain assignments for the day
- Assist with player preparation prior to training or match
- Assist with daily treatments and rehabs of players before training
- Assist with any taping, bracing or wound management
- Assist with gym and correction / prevention routines
- Assist athletic training staff with practice coverage (hydration, emergency care)
- Assist with post training treatments
- Maintain cleanliness of athletic training room and equipment
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
