Elite Minor League Baseball Athletic Trainer

PBATS Alumni Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) and pension

Complimentary Nationals tickets

Free onsite fitness center

Job summary

Washington Nationals seek a Certified Athletic Trainer for a full-time 2027 season at a minor league affiliate. You will work under the Minor League Medical Coordinators to coordinate player care at the affiliate location, with opportunities for sponsored continuing education and practical experience.

This role may be stationed at one of several affiliates (Rochester NY; Harrisburg PA; Wilmington DE; Fredericksburg VA; West Palm Beach FL), and includes housing and travel expense support for

Qualifications

• Current BOC certification as Athletic Trainer (ATC).
• CPR/AED certification is required.
• Current state licensure or eligibility to be licensed where assigned.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly with team physicians and medical leadership, affiliate medical and performance staff, coaching staff, front office, and players.
• Collaborate with affiliate medical, performance, and coaching staff to affect player availability and performance.
• Monitor health and safety during team travel.
• Perform injury recognition, evaluation, and acute care.
• Provide injury treatment and rehabilitation, movement assessment, and therapeutic exercise programming.
• Maintain medical records per MLB standards using ARMS system.
• Attend Spring Training in West Palm Beach, FL (Feb–Apr 2027).
• Cover daily practices and games for 2027 season (Apr–Sept 2027).
• Cover daily practices during off-season performance camps (Oct–Nov 2027).

Skills

BOC-ATC

CPR/AED

State licensure

Education

Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Washington Nationals seek a Certified Athletic Trainer for a full-time 2027 season at a minor league affiliate. You will work under the Minor League Medical Coordinators to coordinate player care at the affiliate location, with opportunities for sponsored continuing education and practical experience.

This role may be stationed at one of several affiliates (Rochester NY; Harrisburg PA; Wilmington DE; Fredericksburg VA; West Palm Beach FL), and includes housing and travel expense support for