Summary:
The Athletic Trainer is a Certified Athletic Trainer responsible for assisting the Minor League medical, strength & conditioning, and nutrition staffs with the implementation of treatments and monitoring of Nationals players and staff as assigned. The Athletic Trainer will directly assist the International Medical Coordinator at the Nationals Baseball Academy in the Dominican Republic.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with the evaluation and treatment of athletic injuries and general medical conditions
- Assist with doctor visits, special testing appointments and entrance / exit physicals
- Injury documentation
- Assist with field coverage and set up
- Assist with medical supply ordering and inventory control
- Communicate with Athletic Trainers and doctors regarding medical / player status updates
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- NATA Certification
- State Certification where applicable
- CPR and AED certified
- Available ASAP for the entire Dominican Republic baseball operations schedule
- Authorized to work in the United States
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred)
- Previous baseball experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:
- Bilingual preferred
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude with dedication to the care of players and staff
- Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do and help us succeed on and off the field. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction –
Physical/Environmental Requirements:
- Job requires employee to function in a high activity outdoor professional sports venue. May work at Employees will be exposed to inclement weather of varying degrees. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances, and climb up/down stairs. The employee is required to throw/catch, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit and must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
To Apply:
- Send cover letter and resume to: Gene Basham – basham@nationals.com
- Resumes accepted until position is filled