Assistant Minor League Athletic Trainer

Job Description

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

The Boston Red Sox Medical Team is dedicated to delivering top-quality care to optimize both the short- and long-term health and performance of our players, in alignment with the organization's values and protocols. Our team fosters a holistic approach by integrating all medical and performance departments to minimize injury and illness, ensure accurate and timely evaluations, and provide long-term strategies for player and staff education.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Boston Red Sox are seeking Minor League Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainers for the 2025 season. Positions will be based at various minor league affiliates, subject to availability, including:
• Portland, ME
• Greenville, SC
• Salem, VA
• Fort Myers, FL
• Dominican Republic Academy

Position Details:
• Start Date: Spring Training 2025 (Fort Myers, FL)
• Duration: Through the completion of the assigned Minor League Affiliate's season

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide coverage during Spring Training
• Support the assigned Minor League Affiliate season
• Participate in post-season camps

Benefits:
• Opportunity to work within a professional sports medicine team
• Gain valuable experience in the evolving field of evidence-based sports medicine practices
• Engage in a unique learning opportunity within a high-performance environment

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation protocols
• Scheduling and facilitation of athlete monitoring assessments and data collection for Strength and Conditioning, Health & Performance, Sports Science and other baseball initiatives
• Learn and aid in the proper documentation within the MLB EMR system
• Assist in the various administrative duties/reporting procedures
• Coordinate and administer infectious disease control protocols
• Opportunity to engage in high-quality education and hands-on training, while participating in an integrated program of to enhance manual therapy and clinical skills

COMPETENCIES
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and foster positive relationships with players and staff from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate across various departments, seniority levels, and personalities
• Expertise in diagnosing and treating region-specific impairments with a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology
• Proficient in prescribing targeted exercises for injury prevention, motor control, conditioning, and therapeutic rehabilitation

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or be enrolled in a CAATE accredited program and eligible to sit for BOC exam prior to the position start date
• Eligible for state athletic training licensure in affiliated state
• Availability for duration of minor-league baseball season (February – September) with potential pre and post season opportunities
• Prior experience and/or additional certification in strength & conditioning is preferable.
• Prior baseball experience and Spanish speaking skills preferred.

In addition to the above requirements, all roles within Baseball Operations are expected to effectively demonstrate our universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management, along with embodying our culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and commitment to DEIB.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2wz12-3-128-201-71-42 in your application.