The position is based in Kansas City, Missouri at Swope Soccer Village training center. The role includes being an athletic trainer primarily with Sporting Kansas City’s academy teams but will also be assisting with Sporting KC II (MLS Next Pro) and Sporting Kansas City as needed.
The head athletic trainer’s main function is to oversee all the medical care for assigned Sporting Kansas City academy teams. They will have both clinical and administrative responsibilities and will also be able to assist Sporting KC II (MLS Next Pro) in daily athletic training duties and coverage.
They will serve as an integral part of youth development and will be able to effectively promote health strategies and injury prevention with academy performance coaches. The incumbent will be a liaison between Sporting KC academy teams and Children’s Mercy Hospital.
The athletic trainer will also assist with the medical coverage of all the academy teams throughout the year. This primarily includes U18/16’s home and away games. He/she may also assist in coverage with the other academy teams such as U15/14/13’s and assist with coverage with Sporting KC II home or away games as needed.
Sporting Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and equity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates. All associates are expected to positively collaborate with individuals of diverse backgrounds. We encourage all talented individuals looking for a challenge to apply.
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIP
The head athletic trainer reports directly to the Sporting Kansas City Director of Sports Medicine and Children’s Mercy Hospital. He/she will also work alongside Sporting KC athletic trainers, performance coaches, technical staff, physical therapists, and team dietitian.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training; Master’s degree in health related field preferred, with current NATA certification. 1-2 years in soccer or other professional sport.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include: Develop preventative strategies, evaluation, treatment and management of athletic injuries, communication with Sporting KC director of Sports Medicine and Children’s Mercy doctors, appropriate record keeping, and education of our academy players.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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