POSITION: Athletic Training Internship
LEVEL OF POSITION: DSL – Summer League
ORGANIZATION: Chicago Cubs
JOB STATUS: Seasonal Athletic Training Intern
CONTACT PERSON(S): James Edwards MS, ATC
APPLICATION METHOD: Email resume to James Edwards (jedwards@cubs.com)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- This is a full-time seasonal internship (June-October 31st) for the Chicago Cubs Domincan Summer League. The position will start ASAP with responsibilities in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic at the team’s complex.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Detect dysfunctional movement patterns and design and implement individualized corrective exercise programs to address these dysfunctions.
- Be an active member of the High Performance Athletic Training Staff and participate in continuing education opportunities and promote a culture of progressive learning.
- Administer emergency care utilizing appropriate OSHA guidelines and make medical referrals, if necessary.
- Direct day-to-day athletic training room operations.
- Adhere to the guidelines of administrative documentation including, but not limited to, AHMS, Emergency Action Plans, Major and Minor League insurance programs, budgeting inventory management.
- Maintain positive working relationship with team physicians and coordinate appropriate medical testing as directed by the team physician.
- Comply with and establish a line of communication between the professional athlete, manager, coaching staff, Major and Minor League Medical Staff’s.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of High Performance, Director of Player Development, Head Athletic Trainer.
- Assist with coordinating surgeries & follow-up care appointments for all players.
- Follow up with athlete’s health history and injury status of players.
- Coordinate with the team orthopedic and internist regarding appointments, evaluations, and medical concerns.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
- Certification by the Board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
- Previous work experience in professional baseball
COVID VACCINATION:
Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement of the position, subject to consideration of reasonable accommodations for documented medical or religious needs that do not pose an undue hardship.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled.