Overview
Collegiate Baseball Experience, LLC., based in Colonial Heights VA, combines competitive sports and sports entertainment to present a unique fan engagement experience offered by no other sports organization. The organization features multiple brands: the Tri-City Chili Peppers, a summer collegiate wood bat baseball team in the Coastal Plain League; the Chilly Peppers, an alter-ego team that plays exhibition games; the Cosmic Chili Peppers of the Cosmic Sports league, and the GlowMojis of the Cosmic Sports league.
Description
The full-time Athletic Trainer (ATC) will support the daily physiological and wellness needs of our cosmic baseball athletes to ensure game readiness. The ATC will collaborate with coaches and organizational leadership to ensure the highest standard of care for our players is implemented. Cosmic Baseball players will be a part of a 30 city tour stop from mid-March through mid-October and the trainer will travel with the team to all tour stops.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide athletic training services including injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- Work with players and coaches to implement daily treatment and recovery plans.
- Document injuries, treatments, and rehabilitation progress in accordance with state and organizational regulations.
- Assist with data collection and interpretation (e.g., GPS, wellness, strength metrics) to inform player care and performance.
- Coordinate and assist with return-to-play protocols in collaboration with medical professionals, coaches and organizational leadership.
- Travel with the team to tour stops which includes up to 29 non-home locations.
- Maintain inventory and organization of medical supplies and equipment.
- Actively participate in interdisciplinary meetings and contribute to a collaborative care environment.
- Document all player interactions related to ATC responsibilities especially as it pertains to treatment, recovery plans and other medical and health issues.
- Assist the team with non-athletic trainer responsibilities as needed in order to ensure organizational success
Qualifications:
- Current NATA BOC Certification (ATC) – in good standing.
- State Athletic Training Licensure (or eligible to obtain prior to start date).
- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 2–3 years of experience as a certified athletic trainer, with at least 1 year in baseball or a similar high-performance sport.
- CPR/AED certification required.
- Knowledge of injury prevention techniques, therapeutic modalities, and rehabilitative exercise programs.
- Comfortable using performance and medical technology (GPS, health monitoring platforms, EMRs).
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with a professional, collaborative approach.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Hard-working, motivated, and dedicated to the craft of athletic training.
- Possesses a growth mindset and is always seeking opportunities to learn and improve.
- A natural problem-solver who stays calm under pressure and adapts quickly.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willing and able to travel frequently with the team.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $35,000-$45,000/year
- Tour: The organization will cover flight, ground transportation, lodging and food per diem for staff that travel to tour locations.
- Healthcare optional plan
- Option to participate in a 401K
- Vacation and sick leave time accrual
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.
