Mls Next Pro - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:

MLS Next Pro & Academy Lead Athletic Trainer**
Location:National Soccer Development Centre (UBC), Vancouver, BC**
Terms:Full-time, Permanent**
Reports to:Director of Therapy/ Head of Player Medical Care**The Whitecaps FC mission is To Unite and Inspire Our Communities.

We are looking for a new team member to join Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the position of
MLS Next Pro & Academy Lead Athletic Trainer.

The
MLS Next Pro & Academy Lead Athletic Trainer will responsible for all aspects of day-to-day sports medicine operations with the MLS Next Pro team and in ensuring support for the youth athletic environment.

Role Responsibilities:

Be the Head Athletic Trainer for the Whitecaps MLS Next Pro team
Provide support to other therapists ensuring coverage of other Academy teams
Responsible for scheduling therapists for game coverage
Emergency readiness at all sanctioned practices and events and implement athletic training staff emergency care procedures
Maintain and update all medical records with the leagueprovided electronic recording system
Maintain athlete compliance with team physician treatment guidelines.
Comply with all MLS medical policies and protocol
Assure confidentiality of athlete medical records
Maintain all medical equipment and supplies
Provide effective written and oral communication between athletes, coaches, sports performance staff, administrators, and the multidisciplinary medical team regarding the status and progress of athletes

Qualifications/Experience:

Able to work in an environment with flexible and varying schedules, working weekends and holidays
Minimum four (4) year Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Master's degree in healthrelated field
Ability to travel for extended periods of time to athletics events
Work in a fast pace environment and adjust to changes in schedules
Ability to engage in physically demanding manual tasks
CATA (or NATABOC) Certified Athletic Trainer
Current professional CPR, first aid for the healthcare provider/AED certification
Possess personal professional liability insurance

Benefits:

The chance to work in a fun, a nontraditional workplace that truly cares about people and communities
Firstclass facilities at the National Soccer Development Centre
Training and support available to help develop your career
A generous extended health and dental plan
Heavily discounted game day tickets
Become involved with Vancouver's most exciting sporting environment

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.