Minor League Athletic Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Minor League Athletic Trainer

Job Summary : The Kansas City Royals are currently seeking two full-time minor league certified athletic trainers. The placement of these positions will depend on experience and best fit.

This position will also be present for spring training, extended spring training, and fall instructional league.

Position Accountabilities / Responsibilities :

• Assist in the prevention, maintenance programs, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for all players.
• Assist with record-keeping using the electronic medical records system (AHMS)
• Daily game and work out coverage including pre / post treatment and field set up.
• Daily communication of player health status with medical / field staff.
• Understanding and execution of medical department protocols, policies, and philosophies.
• Collaboration with all support staff departments (S&C, sports science, behavioral science, nutrition, etc.) to implement organizational programs and communicate player status.
• Tracking and ordering of medical inventory.

Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required :

• NATA-BOC ATC in good standing
• CPR / AED Certification
• Strong communication and computer skills
• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred
• CSCS certification preferred
• Prior professional baseball experience preferred

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to lift items weighing as much as 25 pounds
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
• Must be able to work extended hours and / or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law.

As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations.

Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek.

Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at [email protected].

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