Appalachian League: June 1-July 31, 2025
Background: The Certified Athletic Trainer will support the day-to-day operations of the Appalachian League and its clubs. The League will feature 10 teams with 32 players per roster in a 48-game season beginning on Thursday, June 5 and concluding with a single championship game on Thursday, July 31.
The Appalachian League will put the athlete first, providing ample resources in access to data and technology, a competitive atmosphere, direct Club exposure, and elite-level coaching. Certified Athletic Trainers in the Appalachian League will support one of the 10 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 on both communicating and maintaining the health and well-being of the athletes. The Certified Athletic Trainer will provide game and practice coverage, daily treatments, injury prevention, rehabilitation of injuries, and maintain incident reports during season. Candidates should be a certified athletic trainer with experience at the collegiate and/or professional level.
Appalachian League cities: Burlington (NC); Danville and Pulaski (VA); Bluefield and Huntington (WV); Bristol, Elizabethton, Greeneville, Johnson City, Kingsport (TN).
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
- Daily communication of player’s injury status with the player’s respective college head coach Appalachian League Director of player personnel.
- Travel will be required, as trainers will need to be present at home and away games.
- Assist coaching staff with any necessary task 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: Contact@majorleagueactivation.com
Deadline to submit Resumes will be December 31, 2024