What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Training/Medical Department Intern position at New York City FC?
TITLE : Athletic Training / Medical Department Intern
DEPARTMENT : Sporting
REPORTING TO : First Team Athletic Trainer
LOCATION : Orangeburg, NY
COMPENSATION : $16.50 / hour
POSITION OVERVIEW :
New York City FC (NYCFC) is excited to offer the opportunity to a candidate to join the Medical Department. As an Athletic Training intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery and enhancing the quality of medical treatment and auxiliary services within NYCFC’s Medical Team. In line with NYCFC’s Medical Department philosophy the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting, and delivering when required, medical services to the 2nd Team (MLS Next Pro), 1st team (MLS) and the Academy (MLS Next).
WHAT YOU’LL DO :
- Assist the medical department in providing quality care as well as implementing the latest best practices.
- Collaborate with the medical department to screen, assess and identify soft tissue and functional discrepancies / dysfunctions during pre-season and monthly assessments.
- Create and implement return to play protocols while working hand and hand with the performance department.
- Comfortability with hands on / manual therapy.
- Assist with Medical department logistics outside of treatment room responsibilities. Organization of Match-day component’s.
- Potentially provide on field training coverages for 2nd team.
- Be exposed to various people from different cultures and background while learning different techniques and practices.
- Comply with First Responder, OSHA, COVID policies.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING :
TYPICAL WORKING SCHEDULE :
Successful candidate will be expected to complete, but not limited to the following :
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS :
WHAT WE OFFER :
APPLICATION PROCESS :
Please submit your resume and a 150–200-word cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity and why your skills and traits make you ready to step into this role.
NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW :
At New York City FC, 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 eight times over the past nine seasons, winning 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. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit : www.newyorkcityfc.com.
New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar 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
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