About This Role
This full-time Athletic Trainer position provides comprehensive athletic training and sports medicine services to Sacramento Republic FC players across training sessions, competitions, travel, rehabilitation, injury prevention, and player development. The role involves working collaboratively with coaches, performance staff, physicians, physical therapists, and other medical team members to provide a high standard of care for developing athletes, with opportunities for occasional coverage and support of the First Team.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily athletic training coverage for Sacramento Republic FC training sessions and competitions, as well as backup for the Sac Republic First Team
- Provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of athletic injuries and illnesses
- Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation programs in collaboration with the club’s medical and performance staff
- Assist with return-to-play decision-making and progression of injured athletes
- Provide emergency medical care and appropriate injury management during training and games
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation and injury records
- Coordinate medical care and referrals with team physicians, physical therapists, specialists, and other healthcare providers
- Assist with injury prevention strategies and education for players, coaches, and families
- Support athlete monitoring and communication regarding player availability and medical status
- Provide athletic training coverage for games, tournaments, showcases, and other competitive events
- Prepare appropriate medical equipment, supplies, and emergency action plans for competitions
- Communicate effectively with coaching and performance staff regarding player availability and medical restrictions
- Assist with coordination of medical services at home and away competitions
- Travel with Academy teams for league matches, tournaments, showcases, and other club-related events as assigned
- Provide medical coverage and athlete care throughout domestic travel
- Coordinate with club staff and opposing organizations regarding medical needs and game-day logistics
- Provide occasional athletic training coverage and support for Sacramento Republic FC’s First Team as needed
- Assist with training, game, rehabilitation, or other medical coverage based on club needs and staffing
- Work collaboratively with First Team medical and performance personnel while maintaining the highest standards of professional care
- Establish strong professional relationships with players, parents/guardians, coaches, performance staff, and club leadership
- Communicate clearly and professionally regarding injuries, rehabilitation progress, player availability, and return-to-play status
