Department: Medical
Location: Santo Domingo / San Antonio de Guerra, Dominican Republic
Reports to: Latin American Medical Administrator
Description: The Tampa Bay Rays are hiring for an athletic trainer to be based at our Dominican Academy. We seek individuals who are hungry to learn, proactive in communication, and dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our athletes on and off the field. Beyond daily practice and game or rehab coverage, we are seeking athletic trainers who are driven to work as part of an interdisciplinary team alongside strength, performance science, nutrition, and mental performance staff.
Responsibilities:
- Provide prevention, evaluation, care, and treatment of athletic injuries
- Connect with athletes from varied backgrounds to establish trust and deliver optimal player care
- Establish and preserve an efficient athletic training room
- Maintain thorough records in the EMR system, according to the standards established by Major League Baseball
- Communicate regularly and proactively with the Latin American Medical Administrator, field staff, and front office staff pertaining to injury-related updates and player availability
- Coordinate medical appointments as needed, aiding in the establishment and maintenance of our local physician network and coverage
- Assist in off-season player outreach and follow-up
- Participate in departmental continuing education
- Additional duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Minor League Operations, Minor League Affiliate Medical Coordinator and/or the Latin American Medical Administrator
Qualifications:
- Ability to communicate in Spanish
- A commitment to upholding trust, empathy, humility, and respect at all times
- Certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification
- Appropriate Certification and Licensure
- CPR and AED Certifications
- Familiarity with Major League Baseball’s Electronic Medical Record System (Athlete RMS), or working knowledge of EMR best practices and willingness to learn
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
All offers are contingent on a satisfactory background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.