Head Athletic Trainer

League One Volleyball (LOVB); Hopkins (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

League One Volleyball (LOVB) is seeking a Head Athletic Trainer to be the primary healthcare provider for a professional team. This role entails overseeing injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation processes while collaborating with coaches and medical staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, a minimum of three years of experience in the field, and must be Board of Certification (BOC) certified. The position involves a hybrid schedule between locations including Hopkins, MN.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Experience providing medical care to elite-level athletes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of player healthcare including injury management.
• Coordinate comprehensive medical services for athletes.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation and records.

Skills

Sports medicine knowledge

Injury prevention

Therapeutic interventions

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Athlete monitoring technologies

Job description

About LOVB

League One Volleyball (LOVB) is redefining women’s sports. Founded in 2019, LOVB combines performance, training, and media to empower female athletes and build the world’s leading professional volleyball league. As a trailblazer with historic triple Olympic gold medals and the country’s #1 girls’ youth sport, LOVB is creating a digital ecosystem that connects fans, athletes, and communities, with a mission to elevate participation and empowerment.

Position Overview

Title: Head Athletic Trainer
Department: Pro Volleyball Operations
Reports To: Head of Pro Health & Wellness
Location: Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Minneapolis, MN; San Francisco, CA (October–April); hybrid during off‑season
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

The Head Athletic Trainer (HAT) serves as the primary healthcare provider for a LOVB professional team, overseeing injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return‑to‑play protocols. Working under the team’s Lead Team Physician and Head of Health & Wellness, the HAT collaborates with coaches, performance staff, physicians, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement comprehensive care plans, maintain medical records, and ensure compliance with league and professional standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of player healthcare, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, emergency care, and return‑to‑play management.
• Coordinate comprehensive medical services for athletes, including referrals, diagnostic testing, specialist consultations, physical examinations, and ongoing healthcare management.
• Monitor and support athlete physical, mental, and overall wellness, collaborating with medical and performance staff to ensure optimal health and performance outcomes.
• Develop and implement injury prevention, rehabilitation, and athlete monitoring programs in partnership with Strength & Conditioning staff, utilizing technologies such as Catapult and VALD.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, injury reporting, insurance claims, workers’ compensation records, and athlete health information within the league’s electronic medical record system.
• Manage athletic training facilities, medical equipment, supplies, and pharmaceutical inventories while ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and supervise athletic training, physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic services, and other healthcare providers supporting the team.
• Communicate effectively with players, coaches, team personnel, medical providers, and league staff regarding athlete health, availability, and participation status.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable professional standards, governing body regulations, league policies, and federal, state, and local laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the League, team, or medical leadership.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of sports medicine, injury prevention, injury assessment, therapeutic interventions, rehabilitation, and return‑to‑play protocols.
• Ability to make sound clinical decisions in a fast‑paced, high‑performance sports environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with athletes, coaches, physicians, performance staff, and league personnel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate medical documentation.
• Experience utilizing electronic medical records (EMR), athlete monitoring technologies, and other sports medicine software platforms.
• Knowledge of emergency action planning, risk management, and healthcare compliance standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment in handling sensitive medical information.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary performance team.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related healthcare field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer following Board of Certification (BOC) certification.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing medical care and performance support to elite‑level athletes.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑performance, collaborative sports environment.
• Experience as an athletic trainer, healthcare provider, coach, or athlete within professional, Olympic, national team, collegiate, or other elite‑level sports organizations, with volleyball experience preferred.

Required Certifications and Licensure

• Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer in good standing.
• Licensed, registered, or eligible for licensure as an Athletic Trainer in the state in which the team is based.
• Current CPR/AED certification (BLS or higher).

Preferred Certifications

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
• Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM‑PES) and/or Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).
• Dry Needling Certification.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel extensively and work a flexible schedule in support of team and league activities, including competitions, events, meetings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and move quickly throughout practices, competitions, and training sessions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or move athletic training equipment, medical supplies, and treatment tables weighing up to 50 pounds.