First Assistant Athletic Trainer at Seattle Sounders

POSITION TITLE:  First Assistant Athletic Trainer DEPARTMENT:  First Team Player Medical REPORTS TO:  First Team Head Athletic Trainer TYPE:  Full-Time Regular FLSA STATUS:  Exempt DEADLINE TO APPLY:  April 12, 2026 OUR CLUB Seattle Sounders FC is a progressive high performing collection of people who strive to achieve the highest levels of our sport while making a transformative impact in our communities in the best soccer city in America. Our culture is focused on serving one of the most passionate sports fan bases in North America who are invested in the Sounders as much for our commitment to making a positive impact in our communities as they are for winning the 2019 MLS Cup, 2022 CONCACAF Champions League, and 2025 Leagues Cup on home soil. We exist to create special moments like these, where we enrich lives and unify our fans and city through soccer. POSITION SUMMARY This position will be primarily responsible for managing the health care, injury rehabilitation, and injury prevention for all Sounders FC players under the direction of the First Team Head Athletic Trainer, and in coordination with other first team medical providers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide medical assistance in managing the health care of first team players (i.e. rehabilitation, prevention, making medical referrals). • Administer appropriate treatment (i.e., manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, passive modalities, return to sport testing, etc.) as devised through the rehabilitation plan. • Maintain and update accurate medical records in the MLS EMR systems (ARMS/ HeadCheck etc.) daily. • Consult with Chief Medical Officer and other relevant Medical Physicians to provide the best level of care for players. • Collaborate closely with Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapist, Chiropractors, Acupuncturists, Performance Specialists, and Nutritionist to perform daily departmental tasks and medical reports. • Communicate appropriately and respectfully with colleagues in providing athlete medical and performance care within their respective job responsibilities daily. • Work with Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists in documenting all medical treatments and interventions daily. • Assist in ordering, maintaining, and inventorying supplies and clinical equipment. • Keep athletic training room and clinic area safe, clean, and organized. • Travel with players to appointments and surgeries when instructed by First Team Head Athletic Trainer. • Travel with first team to away games and preseason. • Assist and mentor Development medical staff with Tacoma Defiance and Academy players when instructed by First Team Athletic Trainer. • Communicate with Development medical staff (Athletic Trainers and Physical Therapists) and Performance staff assisting in the care of Tacoma Defiance and Academy players. • Oversee and administer the Club’s Athletic Training Internship Program, including participation in the recruitment and interviewing of Athletic Training students, providing ongoing mentorship and professional development, and ensuring full compliance with affiliated university standards and requirements. • Assist in miscellaneous tasks such as supporting Athletic Trainers during training/games, hydration intake, dietary consumption, and operational daily tasks of the medical training room. • Comply with all MLS medical policies and protocol. • Comply with OSHA Standards with regards to blood borne pathogens. • Perform other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS • Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse groups - including Sounders FC players, coaches, team personnel and League staff. • A team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment. • Strong organizational and personnel management skills. • Willingness to pitch in with menial tasks as needed. • Professional demeaner, punctual and reliable. • Ability to work under pressure situations. • Bi-lingual (Spanish / English) or Multi-lingual skills a plus. • Have reliable means of transportation. • A passion for soccer highly desired. • Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.). • Committed to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and to living organizational values and the to the organizational mission: Create Moments, Enrich Lives, and Unify & Uplift Through Soccer, in all interactions with colleagues, partners, vendors, and fans. Education, Experience, and Certifications • Master’s degree (M.S.) in Athletic Training from an accredited institution. • Minimum of four (4) years’ experience working as an Athletic Trainer in elite level sports. • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working for an MLS First Team preferred. ...