Department:                      Baseball Operations

Supervisor:                         Major League Head Athletic Trainer

Status:                                  Full-Time/ Exempt

 

The Houston Astros are seeking a driven individual to serve as the team’s Major League Assistant Athletic Trainer. This position will work closely with the Astros’ major league training and strength coach staff to provide player care to major league baseball players. This role will focus on providing preventative care and athletic training services to the major league roster.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prevention and care of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Coordinating and facilitating physician appointments and imaging
• Accompany players to medical appointments, as needed
• Daily game and work out coverage including pre/post treatments and field set up
• Thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting.  Use of the MLB EMR system will be necessary.
• Administrative duties including:
• Ordering Daily Training Room Supplies
• Assisting with Capital Equipment Planning/Ordering
• Daily training room cleaning duties
• Travel and Logistics duties
• Travel Trunk inventory/packing for road trips
• Hydrotherapy Room Maintenance
• Daily communication with First Responder staff to ensure emergency equipment, medical cart & supplies are prepared and safely secured.
• High level of collaboration with colleagues from Sports Medicine & Performance staff (S&C, Nutrition, Mental Health & Performance) and other departments (e.g., Player Development)
• Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Astros Handbook, SM&P Handbook, Medical Department Handbook, and direct communication from the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education and/or Experience and Skills

• NATA-BOC Certified and in good standing
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in high-stress situations
• Eligible for FL, TX, and assigned Affiliate state licensure
• CPR/AED certification required
• Previous baseball experience preferred, but not required
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Athletic Training or related field

  

Work Environment

Position will work in an office and stadium environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment. 

 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. Ability to lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 100lbs.  Ability to sit, walk long distances and/or stand for long periods of time. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table.

 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

 

Travel

Travel is expected in this role. Will include significant travel during Spring Training and in-season.

 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

 

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.

 EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

ExperiencePreferred

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