Head Athletic Trainer

Head Athletic Trainer Job DescriptionJob Title: Head Athletic TrainerOrganization: Oakland Roots and Soul Sports ClubLocation: Alameda, CAReports to: General ManagerCompensation: $75,000-$80,000About Oakland Roots SC:Oakland Roots Sports Club is a professional soccer club set to compete in United Soccer Leagues - Championship division (USL-C). More than just a club, more than just a game. Oakland Roots Sports Club seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the beautiful game of soccer as a force for social good. Whether on the pitch, in the stands or within the community, Oakland Roots will represent our one-of-a-kind city with passion, pride and commitment to all things Oakland. Player by player. Supporter by supporter. Resident by resident. One day at a time. One game at a time. This is about Oakland first, always.Overview of Responsibilities:The ideal candidate will have a passion and enthusiasm for being part of a team of coaches, players and supporting staff, all with diverse and unique backgrounds, all driving high performance. The candidate will thrive in a community club environment and demonstrate a commitment to continual refinement and improvement of our team mission and vision so as to meet the ongoing performance demands of the club.The Head Athletic Trainer works well in a team oriented environment, inspires, delegates and motivates others. As a leader, the Head Athletic Trainer is expected to be professional, respectful, resourceful, organized and a good communicator. Our leaders at Oakland Roots have a strong work ethic and lead by example.Position Summary:The Head Athletic Trainer (ATC) is responsible for the overall health, injury prevention, treatment, and physical readiness of players on the team. The ATC reports to the General Manager and works closely with the head coach, strength staff, and medical professionals to keep athletes match-fit throughout the season.Position Responsibilities:Essential responsibilities include but are not limited to:Performs as Certified Athletic Trainer in managing the health care of players. Health care includes, but is not limited to first aid / emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, developing rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making medical referralsPerforms assessments, drives monitoring, and provides thorough care for athletic injuriesCoordinates rehabilitation programming design and implementation with the Team Physician and performance staffCollaborates with performance staff on communication to the Head Coach and the coaching staff as it relates to the injuries and illnesses of the playersOversees the assistant athletic trainer in their performance of athletic and sports medicine services with Roots, Project 51O and Soul (while at amateur level)Prepares athletes for trainings and games, applies taping, special padding and bracing techniquesHandles treatment scheduling, oversees medical records, maintains/updates rehabilitation progress reports and reports injuries to the Team Physician and Director of PerformanceInitiates injury documentation by completing the first report, Workers Compensation forms and process when required and assists the Senior Manager of Soccer Operations or other administrator with claim management when necessary.Be accessible and flexible in facilitating care for athletes all-day every day, including those not present with the team.Responsible for maintaining athletic training facilities and inventory of equipment and suppliesResponsible for the health and safety of players and staff while travelingAttends all team-related activities, including travel to all matches.Perform other duties as assigned or requiredCompetencies and Skills Required:Must have effective communication and interpersonal skillsPhysical effort required for practice/game preparation and positioning athletes body during emergency care, management and rehabilitationExperience working with high level professional athletes (preferred)Experience working within a soccer environment and understanding of typical soccer related injuries (Preferred but not necessary)Openness to multi-disciplinary approaches to rehab, recovery, and performancePosition Qualifications:Knowledge and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Athletic training or related fieldNATA BOC Certified Athletic Trainer and in good standingA minimum of 3 years of athletic training experience, in professional sport preferredFamiliar with FRS, FRC, FRA thought process / practicesReferences:Three professional references, preferably from team physicians or coaching staff.DisclaimerThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of workbeing performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not representan exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in thisposition.Equal Opportunity StatementOakland Roots SC are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of OaklandRoots SC to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination orharassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age,disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status,