Position Name: Head Athletic Trainer – Miami FC

Location: Based in Miami, Florida

Reports to: Director of Operations

About the Club

The Miami Football Club is Miami’s longest-tenured professional soccer club, owned by Silva International Investments owner Riccardo Silva. Ahead of the 2020 season, the club joined the United Soccer League's The Championship, one of the most successful professional soccer leagues in the world, reaching a population of more than 84 million and fueling the growth of the game across North America.

Prior to joining the USL, The Miami FC played in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during its first two years and achieved a historic season in 2017, winning the Spring Season and Fall Season Championships, along with breaking several modern day NASL team and individual records. In 2018, the club began play in the National Premier Soccer League (NPSL) and dominated its competition on its way to three trophies, including the NPSL National Championship. Similar success followed in 2019, defending the NPSL National Championship before joining the inaugural NISA Showcase where they were crowned East Coast Champions in November 2019.

Position Summary: The Head Athletic Trainer will manage the day-to-day sports medicine operations for Miami FC. In this capacity, the Head Athletic Trainer will provide injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation for players’ medical problems while keeping accurate records. The performance of duties will be under the direction and supervision of the designated Baptist Health Team Physician(s). The Head Athletic Trainer will work closely with the Head Coach and any auxiliary medical staff. The Athletic Trainer will attend all first-team trainings, scrimmages and home and away games.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

As Head Athletic Trainer:

Performs as Certified Athletic Trainer in managing the physical health care of players. Health care included but is not limited to: first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, developing rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making medical referrals.
Coordinate and schedule physical examinations and medical referrals for player/ athletes to determine their ability to practice and compete
Assist in the engagement, development, and management of the Miami FC training staff, including, if and as applicable student athletic trainers.
Comply with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens
Order, maintain and inventory supplies and clinical equipment
Keep training room and clinic area safe, clean and organized
Maintain a complete and up to date roster of player health and participation records in the League-provided electronic medical record system
Electronically document first report of injury, player treatments, and return to play dates for various purposes
Establish and maintain positive training room culture.
Compile reports as required by USL
Provide medical assistance to the Team Physician
Under the direction of the supervising Physician, assist the organization and maintenance of pharmaceutical inventory and records
Supervise assistant trainers, aides and volunteers as applicable
Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches, other team personnel and USL staff
Record keeping and documentation of all sport science statistics, injury reports, rehabilitation programs and doctor recommendations. Manages player status reports to the USL league (United Soccer League).
Counsel players regarding dietary needs, nutritional supplements and League/FIFA banned substances
Participate in community service/educational programs related to sports medicine
Participate in activities/meetings/programs as required by USL
Work with Human Resources to submit timely and accurate injury reports.

Qualifications:

Minimum four (4) year college/university Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training or health-related field
Master’s Degree in related health care field
Minimum six (6) years certified athletic trainer experience in a sports environment, preferably with professional soccer or other professional team sports
Must be able to anticipate and identify problems, their sources, and their potential solutions while continuing to successfully conduct day-to-day operations without interruption; solutions-based mindset
Ability to multi-task, meet tight timelines, and work effectively in a high pressure and fast-paced environment
Ability to professionally handle highly sensitive and confidential information
Must be technically proficient with MS Office.
Excellent oral and written communication, customer service and problem-solving skills.
Proficient computer skills including experience.
Availability to work flexible hours including nights, weekend and holidays
Certified AT (Athletic Trainer) by NATA (National Athletic Trainers’ Association)
Certified by the State Athletic Training Licensure, and Familiarity with MLS, USL or NCAA governing rules.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working/playing within professional soccer

Other Details:

Position is full-time exempt and not allowed for outside employment
Applicant must have valid driver license/reliable method of transportation
Must have right to work within the United States.

The Miami FC, LLC. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.