The Chicago Fire Football Club (Chicago Fire FC) is an American professional soccer club that competes in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top U.S. domestic league. Founded on October 8, 1997, on the 126th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Club began play in 1998 as one of the League’s first expansion franchises. The Fire have won six major domestic titles, including the 1998 MLS Cup; the 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2006 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cups; as well as the 2003 MLS Supporters’ Shield.
The Club recently announced plans to build a $750M+ privately financed downtown stadium in Chicago in 2028. The stadium will anchor Chicago’s newest neighborhood, the 78, a 62-acre development and entertainment district located along the Chicago River just south of Roosevelt Road. For more information on our bold plans, visit
DearChicago.com.
Additionally, the Club recently opened the state-of-the-art $100M Endeavor Health Performance Center in March 2025 that has set the standard for North American training facilities. With tremendous growth and expansion, the Club is laying the foundation for an audacious and ambitious vision that will transform the brand and the company in the coming years.
At Chicago Fire FC, we’re on a mission to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago by delivering excellence on and off the pitch to ensure a world-class experience. As a club we let our values guide everything we do: we uphold uncompromising integrity, show respect for all at all times, never settle for less, constantly innovate, and hold ourselves relentlessly accountable.
Job Overview:
Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Head of Medical, and Rehabilitation Coordinator, Academy Rehabilitation Coordinator will coordinate rehabilitation, evaluations, plan of care, progress notes, and discharge notes on all Players including, but not limited to: 1st team, 2nd team, and academy. Academy Rehabilitation Coordinator assists Head of Medical in managing the day-to-day sports medicine operations for the Club. In this capacity, Academy Rehabilitation Coordinator provides injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for Players’ medical problems.
Job Duties:
Working in collaboration with the Medical and Performance Staff and under the supervision of the CMO:
- Manages the healthcare of Players including, but not limited to: first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, development of rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making medical referrals
- Maintain a complete and up to date roster of Player health and participation records in the League-provided electronic medical record (EMR) systtem
- Order and maintain inventory supplies and clinical equipment
- Keep athletic training room and clinic area safe, clean, and organized
- Help the Club Medical Staff regarding Player’s health and safety
- Comply with all MLS medical policies and protocols
- Comply with OSHA standards with regards to blood borne pathogens
- Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required by the League
- Complete other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or/and Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT)
- Minimum 3 years of experience with elite athletes, preferably including soccer players. Experience with elite athletes includes direct involvement in collegiate, professional, Olympic, tactical (e.g., Special Forces, Service Academies), performance (e.g., Cirque du Soleil, Performing Arts) or equivalent professions.
- Active and valid CPR Certification for Health Care Provider
- NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer or/and passed National Physical Therapy Exam
- In good standing with NATABOC
- Maintained personal professional liability insurance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Athletic Training or related healthcare field from a CAATE recognized school and valid state license
- Preferred certification: APTA OCS, SCS, CSCS, PES, or LMT
Compensation:
- This role offers a salary range of $70,000-$80,000 Final salary is determined by carefully considering the applicant's background, experience, and qualifications. Base pay may vary significantly based on geographic location, job-specific knowledge, skills, and overall experience
- This role is classified as Full-time, exempt
- This role is bonus eligible
- Additional benefits & perks: https://www.chicagofirefc.com/careers
Please note:
- Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
- CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
- If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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