Athletic Trainer | Full-Time | Santander Arena

Oak View Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking an Athletic Trainer for the Reading Royals. This role is crucial for maintaining player health and performance, involving injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, relevant certifications, and experience in a professional sports setting. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Current NATA certification and state licensure as an Athletic Trainer (ATC).
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in athletic training.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate care and injury evaluation during all practices and games.
• Design and implement injury prevention programs.
• Coordinate rehabilitation programs for injured players.

Skills

Injury prevention

Evaluation techniques

Rehabilitation techniques

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

The Athletic Trainer for the Reading Royals is responsible for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to players. This role plays a critical part in maintaining player health, readiness, and performance. The Athletic Trainer works closely with the coaching staff, team physician, and strength and conditioning personnel to ensure a comprehensive and effective sports medicine program.

This position pays an annual salary of $65,000-$70,000.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 22, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate care and injury evaluation during all practices, games, and team activities.

• Design and implement injury prevention programs, including taping, bracing, and therapeutic modalities.

• Coordinate rehabilitation programs for injured players and oversee their safe return to play.

• Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for all athletes.

• Communicate regularly with coaching staff regarding player health, injury status, and participation clearance.

• Coordinate and communicate with the team physician and other medical professionals as needed.

• Manage athletic training supplies and maintain an organized and sanitary training room environment.

• Travel with the team for all road games and provide consistent medical care on the road.

• Support strength and conditioning efforts to promote player wellness and peak performance.

• Stay current on best practices in sports medicine, treatment techniques, and ECHL medical protocols.

• Ensure all health-related policies and procedures comply with team, league, and legal standards.

• Assist with pre-season physicals, baseline testing, and ongoing medical evaluations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or General Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• Current NATA certification and state licensure as an Athletic Trainer (ATC).

• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in athletic training, preferably with a professional or collegiate sports team.

• Strong knowledge of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation techniques.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel.

Vaccination Statement

We are committed to ensuring all our buildings and office locations are the safest in the world for artists, teams, employees, and fans. Based on recent encouraging trends in the U.S. and Canada. We highly encourage our employees to continue to get vaccinate and boosted against COVID-19. Should circumstances change, we may need to reinstate vaccination requirements, in whole or in part, to safeguard the health of our employees, guests, performers, athletes, and partners.