Minor League Athletic Trainer – Corpus Christi

PBATS Alumni Group; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Astros are seeking a Minor League Athletic Trainer to join the Player Care & Performance team in Corpus Christi. This role covers daily player care, coordination with physicians, and travel with spring training and in-season duties.

Requirements include NATA-BOC certification, TX licensure eligibility, CPR/AED, and a degree in Athletic Training. Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Flexible schedule and travel will be involved.

Qualifications

• NATA-BOC certified and in good standing.
• Eligible for FL, TX, and assigned Affiliate state licensure.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Previous baseball experience preferred, but not required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Athletic Training or related field.

Responsibilities

• The prevention and care of athletic injuries and illnesses.
• Coordinating and facilitating physician appointments and imaging.
• Daily game and work out coverage including pre/post treatments and field set up.
• Thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting. Use of the MLB EMR system will be necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in high stress situations.
• Travel and logistics duties.
• Will include significant travel during Spring Training and in-season.

Skills

NATA-BOC Certified

TX licensure eligible

CPR/AED certified

Baseball experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Athletic Training

Job description

Minor League Athletic Trainer – Corpus Christi

Department: Player Care & Performance

Supervisor: Minor League Medical Coordinator

Status: Full-Time/ Exempt

The Houston Astros are seeking an individual to serve as a Minor League Athletic Trainer. This position will require daily interaction with field staff, team physicians, the Minor League Medical Coordinator, the Major League Athletic Training staff, as well as other staff and front office members in addition to the daily player care responsibilities. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, Spring Training in West Palm Beach, FL as well as coverage at the assigned affiliate. Additional off-season coverage and off-season player monitoring will be required as needed. The reporting date would begin Spring Training 2027 through the completion of the Minor League season.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The prevention and care of athletic injuries and illnesses
• Coordinating and facilitating physician appointments and imaging
• Daily game and work out coverage including pre/post treatments and field set up
• Thorough documentation of all injuries/illnesses including daily notes, physician notes, and other required documentation and reporting. Use of the MLB EMR system will be necessary
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism in high stress situations
• Ordering Daily Training Room Supplies
• Assisting with Capital Equipment Planning/Ordering
• Daily training room cleaning duties
• Travel and Logistics duties
• Travel Trunk inventory/packing for road trips
• Hydrotherapy Room Maintenance
• Daily communication with First Responder staff to ensure emergency equipment, medical cart & supplies are prepared and safely secured.
• Will include significant travel during Spring Training and in-season.
  • Travel will include the following but not limited to:
    • Spring Training
      • Dates: ~February 15 th through ~March 31 st
      • Location: West Palm Beach, FL
    • Minor League Regular Season
      • Dates: March 31 st through September 30 th
      • Location: Assigned Affiliate & League Opponent Locations
    • High level of collaboration with colleagues from Player Care & Performance staff (S&C, Nutrition, Mental Health & Performance, Sports Science) and other departments (e.g., Player Development)

Education and/or Experience and Skills

• NATA-BOC Certified and in good standing
• Eligible for FL, TX, and assigned Affiliate state licensure
• CPR/AED certification required
• Previous baseball experience preferred, but not required
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Athletic Training or related field

Position will work in an office and stadium environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.

Physical Demands

Work is medium demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Travel is expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.