Seasonal Certified Athletic Trainer

Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society; Niles, Frederick, Williamsport, State College, Trenton (IL, OH, MD, Centre County, PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exciting opportunity as a Seasonal Certified Athletic Trainer with the MLB Draft League! This role involves supporting the health and well-being of athletes during an intense 80-game season, providing essential medical care, injury management, and rehabilitation. You'll work closely with coaching staff, ensuring athletes receive top-notch support while maintaining high standards of medical practice. If you're passionate about sports medicine and want to make a real impact in an elite-level environment, this position is perfect for you. Get ready to be part of a dynamic team and contribute to the success of talented athletes in a thrilling league setting!

Qualifications

• Certified Athletic Trainer with experience at collegiate or professional level.
• Must maintain state licensure and CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and management of injuries and illnesses for athletes.
• Maintain organized training room and medical records.
• Travel required for home and away games.

Skills

Injury management

Rehabilitation protocols

COVID-19 protocols

Communication with coaching staff

Education

Certified Athletic Trainer

CPR/AED certification

Tools

Medical records management

Athletic training equipment

Job description

Seasonal Certified Athletic Trainer

Title: Seasonal Certified Athletic Trainer

Organization: MLB Draft League

Dates: June 1 – September 3, 2025

Background: The Certified Athletic Trainer will support the day-to-day operations of the MLB Draft League and its six teams. The 2025 MLB Draft League will play an 80-game season that will be split into two halves. The first half is set to begin Wednesday, June 4, and conclude Saturday, July 12. The second half will start Wednesday, July 16, and finish Wednesday, Sept. 3, followed by the MLB Draft League Championship Game on Thursday, Sept. 4. The halves will be uneven with 34 scheduled games per team in the first half and 46 scheduled games per team in the second half. First half rosters will carry 32 players per team, while second half will consist of 26-man rosters. The Draft League will put the athlete first, providing them access to data and technology, direct Club exposure, and elite-level coaching.

Certified Athletic Trainers in the Draft League will support one of the six teams in providing medical coverage and first-aid care for an assigned team for the length of the league. The Certified Athletic Trainer will work closely with the coaching staff and strength and conditioning coordinator on both communicating and maintaining the health and well-being of the athletes. Additionally, the Certified Athletic Trainer will provide game and practice coverage, daily treatments, injury prevention, COVID-19 intake (if necessary), rehabilitation of injuries, and maintain incident reports during the season. Candidates should be a certified athletic trainer with experience at the collegiate and/or professional level.

Responsibilities:

• Provide care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation protocols.
• Maintain proper medical records in accordance with best practices and minimum industry standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized athletic training room and workspace with up-to-date sterilization standards and best practices.
• Assist in conducting and implementing League-wide COVID-19 testing and protocols (if necessary).
• Daily communication of player’s injury status with the player’s Draft League manager and Draft League Executive Director.
• Provide day-to-day setup for practices and games for home and visiting teams.
• Travel will be required, as trainers will need to be present at home and away games.
• Assist coaching staff with any necessary tasks associated with road trips.

Qualifications:

• National Athletic Trainer’s Association-Board of Certification in good standing.
• State Licensure in good standing.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Professional Liability Insurance.

Please Submit Resume and Licensure Information to: [e-mail]

Deadline to submit Resumes will be December 31, 2024.