Available Opportunities

NC Courage

League: NWSL

Position: Athletic Trainer

Position Type: Full-Time

• Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer 
•  In good standing with, or eligible to obtain, the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners licensure
• Obtain American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support
• Additional recommended certifications:  Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES), Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Dry needling (54 credit hours required for NC state licensure)

• Minimum four (4) year college/university bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree or higher in related health care field.

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience working as an Athletic Trainer since passing BOC.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience caring for elite-level athletes (i.e., collegiate, professional, Olympic) .
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment with competitive athletes.
• Soccer experience preferred.

Sporting KC

League: MLS

Position: Athletic Training Fellow

Position Type: Full-Time

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Must be punctual and accountable
• Must be trustworthy and have a positive attitude
• Ability to work well within the group environment
• The ability to multitask and complete multiple jobs at once
• The ability to remain calm during stressful or complicated situations
• Willingness to learn from a wide variety of medical professionals
• Demonstrate ability to relate effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and project a professional attitude
• Proactive and able to function independently
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, have attention to detail, show initiative, and possess leadership characteristics 
• Ability to communicate with medical, performance, technical, equipment, and administration staff
• Requires weekend and holiday work, 40+ hours/week, and exposure to all kinds of weather
• A work history of regular attendance and positive performance evaluation
• Proficiency in Spanish and coverage of soccer is preferred

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Athletic Training curriculum from a CAATE accredited school
• NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Ability to maintain Kansas/Missouri ATC State Licensure 
• Current Professional CPR/AED Certification
• Ability to maintain personal professional liability insurance
• Valid driver’s license /reliable transportation required

United States Soccer Federation

Level: Senior Women's National Team

Position: Certified Athletic Trainer

Position Type: Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or dual credentialing as Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainer 
• Current BOC certification and state licensure (or eligibility) in Georgia 
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification 
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in elite sport (professional, collegiate, or national team) environments, with 2-3 years of experience working with elite female athletes 
• Strong understanding of soccer-specific injuries, workload demands, and recovery strategies 
• Strong manual therapy skills 
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission 
• Competency in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Electronic Medical Record and Athlete Management Systems 
• Demonstrated success in demanding fast-paced environments 
• Excellent professionalism, and written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel up to 50% time  
• Ability to stand for long durations, bend, lift, squat & carry up to 50 pounds 

Desired Qualifications  

• Prior experience in professional soccer  
• Familiarity with FIFA and US Soccer medical standards 
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)