Head Athletic Trainer, South Bay Lakers

Job Title: Head Athletic Trainer, South Bay Lakers

Department: Basketball Operations

Reports to: General Manager, South Bay Lakers

Manages: Strength & Conditioning Trainer/ Massage Therapist/ Equipment Manager & Assistant Athletic Trainer

Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Head Athletic Trainer for the South Bay Lakers is to manage all player athletic training from nutrition and injury prevention to injury evaluation and treatment. The Head Athletic Trainer will track all injuries and will keep necessary staff informed; ensuring players see the appropriate physician or specialty doctor and following up with medical staff. The secondary responsibility is to assist with team travel and ticket operations. The Head Athletic Trainer will collaborate with the LAL training staff regarding the overall welfare and medical treatment of NBA assigned players and two-way players.

Key Metrics Used To Evaluate Performance

• Ability to resolve issues when traveling on the road
• Feedback from coaching staff, General Manager & Players
• Personal conduct on & off the court
• Type of culture and work environment created

Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities)

• Report and keep up-to-date records on all injuries
• Ensure meals meet nutritional goals
• Athletic Training
• Individual focus on player injury prevention, rehabilitation and general well-being
• Coordinate team meals with team chef and order locker room snacks and beverages
• Follow NBA G League pre-participation physical examination and all other league regulations
• Track inventory of all athletic training medical supplies
• Conduct base movement screenings to identify any movement dysfunctions that could contribute to player injuries
• Maintain a personal chart, and add all information to electronic, league EMR
• Provide select players with nutritional supplements
• Schedule and coordinate transportation to doctors’ visits, dentist, or any medical treatment (e.g. mold for mouth guards, prescription pick up, etc.)
• Represent SBL at League meetings
• Create all braces and casts needed
• Work with physicians to create nutritional supplementation plan

Education/ Certification

• CSCS preferred; DPT/Board Certified Physical Therapist
• ATC Certification
• BOC certification
• Bachelors’ degree in athletic training (required) / Masters’ degree (preferred)
• First responder/CPR/AED certification for professional rescuer

Previous experience: A minimum of two (2) years of work experience in athletic training on a contact sport. Experience working with a major college (Division 1A or 1B) or semi-professional basketball team preferred.

Technology Capabilities

• Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Windows)
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong rehabilitation experience/ skills
• Past experience with manual therapy
• Demonstrated ability to present the utmost professionalism and highest ethical code
• Exceptional on-scene problem solving – ability to make tough, quality decisions in a fast-paced and stressful environment
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Great multi-tasker, with the ability to prioritize and simultaneously juggle multiple projects

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift a min of 50lbs. and walk significant distances on game days

Location: El Segundo (offices M-F and UHTC gymnasium for all SBL home games), all away games, and other off-site events (as needed)

Travel: Up to 50% of the time (approx. 26 away games)

The pay range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and certifications

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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