The San Jose Earthquakes have a mission to establish our home as the epicenter of American soccer by uniting Northern California with big dreams, big hustle, and big impact. We are seeking a Head Athletic Trainer for Quakes II.

The San Jose Earthquakes are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive individual to serve as the Head Athletic Trainer for Quakes II. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day sports medicine operations for the team, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of players.

This position plays a key role in supporting player health and performance by working closely with coaching staff, performance teams, and medical personnel. It is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is committed to delivering high-quality care to athletes.

We are looking for people that want to hustle big.

·       Hustle: Having the desire to authentically connect people, willing to always show up for our players and staff, and having an innate pride in their work.

·       Big: Devoted to quality in all aspects of the job, not afraid to swing big, and own the result.

A successful candidate for the Head Athletic Trainer role is a highly skilled and detail-oriented medical professional who can operate both independently and collaboratively. They bring strong clinical judgment, organization, and communication skills, allowing them to effectively manage player care and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

They are adaptable, calm under pressure, and capable of balancing immediate medical needs with long-term player health and performance goals. A strong sense of professionalism, accountability, and commitment to athlete well-being is essential.

-       Organization

-       Attention to Detail

-       Communication and Collaboration

-       Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Awareness

-       Adaptability and Flexibility

-       Professionalism

-       Lead the day-to-day healthcare operations for Quakes II players

-       Provide first aid and emergency care during training sessions and matches

-       Develop and implement rehabilitation and injury prevention programs

-       Maintain accurate and up-to-date player medical records in the League EMR system

-       Document all daily treatments and player interactions

-       Manage medical supplies, equipment, and inventory

-       Ensure training and medical facilities are clean, organized, and compliant

-       Collaborate with Club medical and performance staff

-       Comply with MLS medical policies, protocols, and OSHA standards

-       Attend required team activities, meetings, and league programs

-       Perform other duties as assigned

-       NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing

-       Current CPR certification for Healthcare Provider

-       Maintain professional liability insurance

-       Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

-       Minimum four (4) years of experience in an elite sports environment

-       Strong communication and organizational skills

-       Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Salary range: $75,000 - $82,000

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.