Assistant Athletic Trainer, Bakersfield Condors

Assistant Athletic Trainer, Bakersfield Condors

The Condors pride themselves on being “One Team,” with a collaborative work environment that provides opportunity, growth, and enjoyment across the organization. We love what we do, why we do it, and who we do it for. A pillar of the community for over 26 years, in a city that is heavily invested in the team, the Condors are one of the most successful minor league sports franchises. Bakersfield, California is a city in the southern Central Valley with easy access to the coast, mountains, and desert alike.  Experience the “small town feel” with big city amenities in one of the fastest growing cities in the country.  The Condors play in downtown’s Mechanics Bank Arena, central to every corner of town. 

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Head Athletic Trainer, the Assistant Athletic Trainer will support the overall sports and player medical program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Athletic Trainer in treating injuries of Condors’ players.


• Assist in the implementation of injury prevention measures and injury management procedures.


• Maintain accurate and up to date records and documentation on all players at the request of the Head Athletic Trainer, liaising with Condors’ physicians, dentists, and other medical providers.


• Maintain a proper and clean facility, including care, maintenance, and inventory of all equipment and supplies as required in duties.


• Responds immediately to acute injuries that occur during training sessions, practices, and games.


• Works closely with Strength & Conditioning coaches to ensure that proper exercise modifications are being made for an injured player.


• Assist in filing worker’s compensation claims as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer.


• Carry out all duties assigned to an Assistant Athletic Trainer as directed by the Head Athletic Trainer, Head Coach, and/or General Manager.


• Maintain a good working atmosphere for all Condor’s staff and players in and around the Condors’ dressing room and practice facility.


• Assisting with the orderly movement and organization of all equipment and supplies of the Condors while travelling on Condors’ road trips.


• Using his best efforts to promote the interest and goodwill of the business of the Oilers and Condors.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience


• Must be licensed by the state or provincial authority in the jurisdiction of the Club


• Certified Athletic Therapist, by either the Board of Certification, National Athletic Trainers Association or the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association


• Previous experience in a sports/team, or hockey environment is preferred


• Comfortable frequently working at a fast pace, with unscheduled interruptions and deadlines.


• Converse in a calm, friendly manner


• Ability to coordinate team of medical professionals including PT, Chiro, Strength Coach, Sports Med Physicians, Paramedics, Dentist, Nutritionist, Psychologist etc.


• Strong organizational skills


• Proven ability to work with others in an environment that requires quick decisions that protect the safety and well-being of the players.


• Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Will travel to other work-related locations for games

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.