Assistant Athletic Trainer

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Bull New York is seeking a part-time Athletic Trainer to support the Academy’s medical team. You will assist in delivering treatment, rehabilitation, and injury-reduction programs for academy players in New Jersey.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training and NATABOC certification, with strong communication skills and flexibility to cover both weekday and weekend schedules. Lifting up to 75 lbs and on-field coverage are expected as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Athletic Training required.
• NATABOC certification required for eligibility to practice.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with staff and coaches.
• Experience evaluating and treating lower-extremity injuries preferred.
• Flexible weekday/weekend availability.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and perform athletic training duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-field coverage during training and matches.
• Assist with injury assessment and treatment on field and in treatment room.
• Communicate findings to athletic trainers, therapists, coaches, and staff as appropriate.
• Help develop and execute rehabilitation plans for players.
• Support injury-reduction programs and return-to-play activities.

Skills

Strong communications

Lower extremity injury experience

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer

Job description

Red Bull New York ("RBNY") are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS) and one of the league's ten original charter clubs. Founded in 1996, RBNY has competed in MLS since its inception. RBNY's First Team plays its home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey and its Second Team plays its home matches at Montclair State University. RBNY are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull GmbH, after which the team is named.

RBNY's First Team is a three-time MLS Supporters' Shield winner and a two-time Conference Champion, while the Second Team is the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Champion. RBNY also operates one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, spanning local partnerships across New York and New Jersey. RBNY's Academy is ranked among the top development organizations in the country.

POSITION SUMMARY

In this part-time role, you will assist the Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists at RBNY in the delivery of treatment and rehabilitation of all Academy players. Additionally, you will assist the Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists in the implementation of injury reduction screening protocols and the delivery of their individual programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide on field medical coverage during Academy training sessions and matches as assigned.
• Assist with the assessment of new injuries on the field of play and in the treatment room.
• Initiate communication chain of initial findings to athletic trainers and physical therapists, and when appropriate communicate findings to coaching staff, fitness staff, and team physician.
• Assist in the creation and execution of short, medium and long term rehabilitation plans for players as assigned.
• Assist in the development and delivery of individualized injury reduction measures within the RB2 setting.
• Assist in the creation and execution of end stage rehab testing and assist performance staff with execution of return to play programming when appropriate.

The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, has competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull, for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Athletic Training
• NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer
• Strong communications skills
• Experience with evaluation and treatment of lower extremity injury
• Flexible schedule for both weekday and weekend coverage
• The ability to regularly lift up to 75lbs, in addition to being physically capable of performing general athletic training duties

• Travel 0-10%
• Permanent