What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Athletic Trainer position at Minnesota United FC?
Position:
The Development Athletic Trainer are part of the Sporting Operations Department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.
Job Description:
The Development Athletic Trainer will assist the day-to-day sports medicine operations for the Youth Development Program. In this capacity, this role will provide injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for Players' medical problems. The performance of duties will be under the direction and supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer. This is a full-time position is based in Blaine, MN.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Working in collaboration with the Medical Staff and under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer:
- Perform as Certified Athletic Trainer in assisting the health care of players in a safe, OSHA-compliant manner
- Provide care 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
- Maintain a complete and up-to-date roster of Player health and participation records in the appropriate electronic medical record (EMR) system
- Comply with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens
- Assist ordering inventory supplies and clinical equipment
- Organize physical examinations as required by MLS Next regulations
- Comply with all MLS Next medical policies, protocol and Game Operations Manual
- Consults on medical intervention or rehabilitation for challenging or unique cases
- Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required
- Perform other duties as assigned or required
Educational Experience:
- Minimum four (4) year college/university Bachelor’s Degree
Work Experiences:
- Minimum one (1) years certified athletic trainer experience in a sports environment, preferably with soccer team sports
- Experience with elite level athletes
- Experience working in a high tempo environment
Licenses or Certifications:
- NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer/Therapist
- In good standing with NATABOC
- State or Province License in the state/province in which the Club calls home, if required by the state/province
- CPR certification for Health Care Provider
- Maintain professional liability insurance
- Prefer certification: CSCS, PES, LMT, and/or NREMT
Company Profile:
MNUFC is a professional soccer club playing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America, and which operates under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. The Club is headquartered in Golden Valley, MN. Soccer operations are located at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine, Minnesota, and the team plays its home matches at Allianz Field in St. Paul, MN.
Compensation and Benefits:
Minnesota United FC values the contributions of our team members and is committed to transparency in our compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $45,000 - $51,000 with the final offer based on experience and qualifications.
We provide a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and additional perks to support you both personally and professionally.
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.
Salary : $45,000 - $51,000
