Athletic Trainer

USL Spokane - Zephyr FC - Entry Level

Spokane · WA

Player Operations: Athletic Trainer/Physical Therapy/Doctor

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Job posting date: March 1, 2024

Job start date: June 1, 2024

This is your opportunity to be part of the United Soccer League (USL) Spokane professional soccer team as the Athletic Trainer. This position will work with the Spokane Zephyr FC reporting directly to the Performance Director. Spokane WA is a community consistently listed as one of the best cities to live in America and is passionate about local and national sports. The Athletic Trainer will be an integral part of managing the day-to-day sports medicine operations for the Spokane Zephyr FC. Coordinating and delivering daily prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses are key functions of this role. USL Spokane fosters a culture of creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to staff and community engagement and we are looking for someone to help drive forward our mission:

To establish the world’s preeminent professional soccer club, dedicated to championing our community, athletes, and fans.

The Athletic Trainer must be able to operate in a fast-paced and frequently changing environment. All positions at USL Spokane require an entrepreneurial spirit to identify new solutions, a can-do attitude with a goal of always finding a way to success, and the ability to thrive in an environment of ambiguity and change. As individual employees, members of a team, and part of the entire USL Spokane ecosystem, a passion for solving complex problems and contributing to the overall success of all operations is key. Every single employee must contribute fully to their own position and more broadly to all areas of business as needed to support the mission and drive forward success on and off the field.

A successful candidate has a high degree of personal integrity and supports the club’s culture, values, and objectives. This role requires positive and effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to be detail-oriented and manage multiple priorities at once.

General job duties include, but are not limited to:

· Determines and delivers appropriate healthcare to players including first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, development and implementation of rehabilitation and prevention programs, and scheduling of medical referrals.

· Attends all team-sponsored events including practice sessions, gym sessions, home games, away games, and scrimmages.

· Coordinates with the visiting team to ensure access to appropriate medical services and supplies.

· Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions using evidence-based practices to guide decisions.

· Electronically documents all relevant injury and illness information including mechanism of injury, examination and diagnosis, assessments, player treatments, and return to play progressions.

· Works in collaboration with performance staff to design and implement programs to reduce the risk of injury and illness.

· Complies with OSHA standards regarding blood-borne pathogens.

· Keeps athletic training room and other areas safe, clean, and organized.

· Initiates medical insurance claims for players.

· Complies with all League medical policies and protocols.

· Abides by all local, state, and federal laws and regulations specific to the profession, codes, and standards of the associated governing bodies.

· Attends all activities/meetings/programs as required by the League.

· Attends activities/meetings/programs to maintain professional license(s) and continually improve the level of health care services delivered to the players.

This position must be able to work flexible hours which will include extended days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights due to travel.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

· Must be certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) and be in good standing.

· Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an athletic trainer after receiving BOC certification working in collegiate, professional, or international environments.

· Multilingual preferred.

· First Aid and CPR certification required.

· Ability to pass SafeSport Training.

· Possess and maintain a current and valid driver’s license and maintain legally required insurance.

USL Spokane values the whole individual and recognizes a wide range of qualifications, experience, and education can contribute to an individual’s success in a role. A combination of qualifications will be considered.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Exempt position with a range of $68,000 - $75,000.

· Eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

· Paid unlimited vacation policy and 10 days of sick leave per calendar year.

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided with a 75% employer contribution for employee premiums.

· 50% employer contribution for dependent/spouse medical, dental, and vision.

· Employer paid employee life insurance and AD&D.

USL Spokane is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. USL Spokane provides a work environment for employees that is free from unlawful discrimination. All employment-related decisions including hiring are made without consideration of an employee’s race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, genetic information, use of a trained service animal or dog guide, HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by local state or federal law.

For any questions or support needed in the application process please email
[email protected]

Job Questions:

Are you willing to relocate to Spokane, WA (if applicable)?
Are you eligible to work in the U.S.?
Are you at least 18 years of age? If no, additional documentation and training may be applicable.
Do any of your relatives or persons of your same household work at USL Spokane?
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Date you are available to start work.
How were you referred to USL Spokane?
Please list three professional references, if not already listed on a resume or CV.
Can you stay late on short notice if required?
Do you have any prior commitments (e.g. planned vacation) which would require an absence in the next 12 months?
Do you expect to be engaged in any other business or employment outside of employment with USL Spokane?
Do you have any special skills, experience, and/or training applicable to the position applied for?
I hereby affirm that the information provided on this application, and accompanying letters or resume, is true and complete. I also agree and understand that any false or misleading information or significant omissions may disqualify me from consideration for employment or result in my dismissal if hired. I authorize this employer to investigate my background thoroughly, and agree to assist in such investigation. I release and hold harmless, and promise not to claim damages from any of my prior employers listed above for providing information. I also understand that employment may be contingent upon an investigation into criminal convictions on record with Local, State, Federal or International law enforcement authorities. I understand that, if hired, my employment is not for any specific period or duration and is terminable at will by the Company or me at any time with or without cause or notice. I understand this application is NOT A CONTRACT. I agree to present documentation proving my eligibility to work in the United States, and that failure to do so voids any offer of employment.

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