San Diego Wave Fútbol Club is on a mission to build a world class home for players and fans. We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking individual to join our mission to share our story, win championships, increase, and delight our fans. We’re making memories and engaging our community through this beautiful game. 

 

Position Summary

The Director of Medical will oversee the well-being of all players, ensuring that they receive

top-tier care for peak performance. This position will report directly to the GM / Sporting Director

and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of player health, injury evaluation and

prevention, treatment, and recovery. The hire will collaborate closely with athletic trainers, team

physicians, and medical partners to implement best practices for acute care, rehabilitation

protocols, and long-term health monitoring. They will work closely with the Director of

Performance as a multi-disciplinary team to set a foundation for optimal performance, ensuring

that athletes are healthy and physically and mentally at their best. They will possess excellent

leadership skills and have extensive experience developing and managing high performance

teams.

Key Responsibilities

● Strategic and operational leadership of all relevant health & medical functions (physicians,

athletic trainers, physios, physical therapists, rehabilitation) across the club, to ensure

consistent, excellent service levels

● Assess, treat, and manage player injuries, with an emphasis on developing individualized

treatment and rehabilitation plans

● Oversee both acute care and long-term health strategies to maintain athlete readiness

and reduce injury recurrence

● Oversee immediate medical support as needed during practices and games, maintaining

readiness for on-field injuries, and ensuring compliance with all emergency response

protocols

● Maintenance, improvement and delivery of processes, protocols, and initiatives which

support high performance environments

● Ensure compliance with league medical standards, and maintain detailed records on player

health and medical interventions

● Ensure collaborative and adaptable servicing, working closely and in alignment with the

Head Coach and Performance staff

● Establish and execute clear communication pathways regarding player status and health

strategies within the team

● Drive research and development initiatives in sports medicine, ensuring San Diego Wave

stays at the forefront of innovation and technology in women’s sport

● Oversee the development and management of medical and high-performance facilities

● Develop and support medical staff in line with organizational needs and individuals’

personal goals

Preferred Qualifications

● Certified by NATA or CATA

● Certified in cardiac life support, or trauma life support

Preferred Experience

● Experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team in an elite environment with the ability to

improve team and individual performance

● Experience working in soccer, particularly college or professional-level

● Experience of creating and successfully implementing a long-term strategy with an ability

to articulate the strategic vision, ensuring consistent delivery and review

● Proven evidence of successful return to play protocols that are integrated and

collaborative with the performance staff

● Advanced written and spoken communication skills; need to establish clear channels

internally as well as externally with regards to Doctors and Kaiser Permanente

● Ability to communicate technical and complex information in a simple and concise way to

other departments including coaching staff and technical staff

● Must have a collaborative, team-oriented management style that engages leadership

● Must have strong stakeholder management and conflict management skills

● Ability to manage budgets, allocate and maximize resources

● Ability to perform and provide clear decision-making leadership while juggling multiple

responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibility

● Head Athletic Trainer

● Assistant Athletic Trainer

● Medical partnership contracted staff

● Other reports as dictated by evolving conditions

Position Requirements

● This role will be required to reside, full time, in the United States during tenure, based at

the location of the organization in San Diego, California

● This role requires eligibility to work in the United States, or be capable of attaining the

ability to work in the United States, and must be allowed to travel internationally

If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take on the challenge of leading our professional soccer club to success, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for the position.

 

Our people are our club. We believe different backgrounds and experiences bring new ideas and perspectives. We encourage talented candidates from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds to apply. We’re excited to welcome new members of our team who share our passion. 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.