Job description
Named one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports (2024), Front Office Sports’ Most Impactful Sports Organizations (2024), and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2023), Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience. Athletes Unlimited stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues, with athlete representation on the company’s board of directors, each league led by a Player Executive Committee, and players sharing in long-term profits of the company, all while being proactive in shaping policies supporting the women that play in the league. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation. For more information, visit AUProSports.com.
We provide our team of enthusiastic, collaborative innovators a next-generation workplace with unlimited PTO, competitive health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more so that we can build the future of professional sports. Are you Unlimited?
The Director, Medical Services is tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations regarding athletic training for Athletes Unlimited across all our sports: Softball, Volleyball, and Basketball - including off-season preparations. In season, the Director, Medical Services will manage the trainers to ensure our players receive individualized care to optimize performance. The Director, Medical Services provides injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for players’ medical issues. This role reports to the Senior Vice President, Sports Operations.
Responsibilities
- Provide athletic training and oversee on-site care, monitoring and management of player injuries and illnesses; implement customized preventative strategies of injury prevention for each player based on evidence based best practices
- Attend orientation, practices, games and scrimmages when on-site
- Develop and manage a local athletic training team for Basketball and Volleyball and oversee Head Athletic Trainer for the AUSL
- Oversee the Head Strength and Conditioning coach (all sports) on the overall care and management of player strength, conditioning, recovery, rehab and wellness
- Serve as the primary contact and liaison with mental health care and support partner OnRise
- Supervise and support training staff to ensure smoothly functioning training room; work closely with the AU staff, physicians, and facilitators to ensure optimal player health and performance
- Run the day-to-day operations of the training room including setting training room hours and staffing, communicating daily schedule to players and staff, and working with training staff to maintain inventory and required supplies to operate training room
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe training room and work environment
- Adhere to all Athletes Unlimited league rules and reporting, including Health and Safety Protocols
- Oversee Teamworks EMR and the Inventory Management System for medical assets
- Lead insurance onboarding for any necessary athletes and handle post-season wrap ups of injuries/insurance
- Complete administrative and other duties as assigned
This role requires the following:
Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or similar field
A minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a collegiate or professional sports setting as a Head and/or Assistant Athletic Trainer, or equivalent experience
Current certification as an Athletic Trainer by the NATABOC
Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications
At least three (3) years of managing staff in an athletic training work environment
Extensive knowledge of sports and general health related medical issues and appropriate treatment options; proficient in managing and executing emergency medical care
Ability to think critically and make independent decisions regarding assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and return to play decisions; must be able to prioritize and effectively multitask as needed
Exercise confidentiality and protect the privacy of others and Athletes Unlimited documents and records
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to build and cultivate professional relationships, manage diverse personalities and skill sets, and promote a positive team culture
Superior organization and project management skills with ability to meet deadlines
High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance
Strong knowledge and comfort with technology
Available to travel to and live/work in market during Athletes Unlimited seasons (~30 to 40% travel)
Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift heavy objects (~50 lbs.)
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Preference will be given to candidates who also meet the following criteria:
Master’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or similar field
Other related credentials and certifications preferred, such as: Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Knowledge of and passion for sports, preferably in softball, volleyball, and/or basketball
This role is full-time, remote when not in-season, and is compensated at $80,000-$100,000 annually and will be commensurate with experience. Travel, accommodations, meals, and other specified travel expenses to each season will be covered as part of the responsibilities of this role. In addition, Athletes Unlimited is proud to offer comprehensive benefits and perks to all of our full-time employees, including:
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness and Development benefit
- Caregiving benefit
- Unlimited paid time off alongside company holidays
Our DEI Statement
As a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will Be Unlimited in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self.
Research shows that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply even if your background is non-traditional or you might not meet every one of the qualifications described.
Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
