What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Trainer position at USL Spokane?
This is your opportunity to be part of USL Spokane as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer supports the Director of Sports Medicine/Zephyr FC Athletic Trainer and the Velocity Athletic Trainer in the day-to-day athletic training needs for Zephyr FC and Velocity FC athletes. The Assistant Athletic Trainer provides injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for players. This role reports directly to the Director of Sports Medicine/Zephyr FC Athletic Trainer. The Assistant Athletic Trainer must be fully committed to the mission and values of USL Spokane and must have the ability to support an infrastructure which embraces commitment to community, safety, inclusion, and optimal performance. USL Spokane fosters a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to staff and community engagement and we are looking for someone to help drive forward our mission:
To establish the world’s preeminent professional soccer club, dedicated to championing our community, athletes, and fans.
The Assistant Athletic Trainer must be able to operate in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment. All positions at USL Spokane require an entrepreneurial spirit to identify new solutions, a can-do attitude with a goal of always finding a way to success, and the ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and change. As individual employees, members of a team, and part of the entire USL Spokane ecosystem, a passion for solving complex problems and contributing to the overall success of all operations is key. Every single employee must contribute fully to their own position and more broadly to all areas of business as needed to support the mission and drive forward success on and off the field.
A successful candidate has a high degree of personal integrity and supports the club’s culture, values, and objectives. This role requires positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to be detail-oriented and manage multiple priorities at once.
General job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Attends daily training sessions and home games between Zephyr FC and Velocity FC as determined by the Director of Sports Medicine.
- Delivers application of appropriate modalities before, during, and after training and games.
· Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions using evidence-based practices to guide decisions.
· Takes lead in a training or home game match coverage as needed.
- Support, in collaboration with medical staff, the early-stage rehabilitation design and implementation of individualized rehabilitation programs and return to fitness protocols.
- Electronically documents all relevant injury and illness information including mechanism of injury, examination and diagnosis, assessments, player treatments, and return to play progressions.
- Works in collaboration with Director of Sports Medicine to support programs to reduce the risk of injury and illness.
- Complies with OSHA standards regarding blood-borne pathogens.
- Keeps athletic training room and other areas safe, clean, and organized.
- Complies with all League medical policies and protocols.
- Abides by all local, state, and federal laws and regulations specific to the profession, codes, and standards of the associated governing bodies.
- Attends all activities/meetings/programs as required by the League.
- Attends activities/meetings/programs to maintain professional license(s) and continually improve the level of health care services delivered to the players.
This position must be able to work flexible hours which will include extended days, nights, weekends, holidays.
Minimum Qualifications Include:
- Must be certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) and be in good standing.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an athletic trainer after receiving BOC certification.
· Preferred experience working in collegiate, professional, or international environments.
- Multilingual preferred.
- First Aid and CPR certification required.
- Personal liability insurance.
- Ability to pass comprehensive background check including a motor vehicle report.
- Possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license and maintain legally required insurance.
USL Spokane values the whole individual and recognizes a wide range of qualifications, experience, and education can contribute to an individual’s success in a role. A combination of qualifications will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Non-Exempt position with a range of $23 – 35 / hour
- Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.
- Paid 2 weeks’ vacation.
- Paid sick leave 1 hour for every 40 hours worked
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided with a 75% employer contribution for employee premiums.
- 50% employer contribution for dependent/spouse medical, dental, and vision.
- Employer paid employee life insurance and AD&D.
USL Spokane is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. USL Spokane provides a work environment for employees that is free from unlawful discrimination. All employment-related decisions including hiring are made without consideration of an employee’s race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, use of a trained service animal or dog guide, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by local state or federal law.
The Assistant Athletic Trainer position is open until filled.
For any questions or support needed in the application process please email
HR@uslspokane.com
HR@uslspokane.com
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