Coordinator, Minor League Athletic Training

Job Description

Department: Baseball Operations – Player Development
Job Title: Coordinator, Minor League Athletic Training
Reports To: Senior Director, Player Development
Job Purpose: Oversee the Minor League Athletic Training staff, collaborate with the Major League staff & the Rehab/Physical Therapy Department to promote the health and safety of all Cincinnati Reds players.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Manage the Minor League athletic training staff. Mentor and support the growth of each AT & oversee the department's staff review process.
• Work closely with the Major League Athletic Training staff and the Rehab/Physical Therapy Department to establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration.
• Oversee and approve short-term return-to-play programs. Work directly with Player Development personnel (strength and conditioning, physical therapy, nutrition, mental skills, sports science, wellness & uniformed staff) to ensure players are healthy and ready to return to play.
• Track all in-season and off-season injuries and maintain complete and accurate medical records in MLB EMR system. Develop effective processes to communicate injuries, timelines, etc.
• Travel to Cincinnati, the Dominican Republic, and minor league affiliates as needed to oversee the execution of the Reds Athletic Training expectations.
• Work with the Director of Amateur Scouting and the Senior Director of Player Development during the planning and execution of the First-Year Player Draft, including medical reviews, combined participation, and post-draft physicals.
• Oversight and delegation of the maintenance and operation of athletic training room facilities, specifically in Goodyear, Arizona, and the Minor League affiliates.
• Create and monitor training room rules and guidelines for operation, including modernization of equipment, neatness, sanitation, and professionalism.
• Help to establish and carry out the Reds philosophies as they pertain to the athletic training room.
• Hold staff and players accountable to these philosophies.
• Educate players and help them to build habits and routines.
• Contribute meaningful insights to the player plan process.
• Provide provisional medical field coverage of games and practices as schedule dictates.
• Ensure staff executes the proper field set-up and preparation to ensure a safe playing environment for the health and well-being of players and staff.
• Communicate effectively to relay pertinent information on time to the Senior Director, Player Development, Major League Head Athletic Trainer, and team physicians when appropriate.
• Management of Minor League athletic training budgets and staff salaries.
• Maintain all up-to-date training techniques and participate in all necessary meetings.
• Communicate and execute the contents of all MLB memos.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of Spring Training & end-of-year physicals.
• Seek ways to grow the department through internships, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Leadership of a department, unit, or primary function and/or direct supervision over administrative & professional employees and ability to provide functional guidance to support staff.
• Independent judgment and multitasking ability are required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be trustworthy and comfortable with managing sensitive information, including compliance with HIPAA.
• High interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with various departments, seniority levels, and personalities.
• Knowledge of various computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Experience, Education, and Licensure:
• Bachelor's Degree in Sport and Health Science related field (i.e. Athletic Training).
• Master's Degree in Sport and Health Science related field (i.e. Athletic Training) or Doctorate of Physical Therapy strongly preferred.
• NATABOC Certified Athletic Trainer required.
• Maintain applicable state licensures and certifications in good standing to practice as a Certified Athletic Trainer. Willingness to seek out additional courses for continuing education to advance personal and staff knowledge to benefit players.
• Previous work/educational experiences that have prepared the candidate for management of Athletic Trainers.

Requirements:
• Spoken and written fluency in English. Spanish-speaking preferred.
• Ability to travel within the United States and the Dominican Republic.
• Employee will have outdoor responsibilities where the employee will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The Reds are open to this position being remote or based in Goodyear, AZ.

Expectations:
• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above are, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

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