Athletic Training Coordinator at Boston Red Sox
Fort Myers, FL
About the Job
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 a dedicated and experienced Athletic Training Coordinator to oversee the Minor League (Player Development) medical system, with a primary focus on managing Athletic Trainers at each minor league affiliate. This role is essential in ensuring the implementation of the organization’s medical programs, protocols, and philosophies across the minor league system. The Athletic Training Coordinator will mentor, manage, and develop the minor league medical staff, ensuring continuity, growth, and adherence to the highest standards of sports medicine best practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversight of Minor League Medical System
- Ensure the proper medical care of all minor league players by providing oversight of the MiLB medical system. Assist in medical decisions in collaboration with team physicians and medical doctors.
- Ensure consistent execution of organizational medical protocols and philosophies across all affiliates.
- Staff Management & Development
- Manage and mentor Athletic Trainers (ATCs) at each minor league affiliate, fostering high standards of care and promoting personal development.
- Lead the hiring process for assistant ATCs at each affiliate and provide ongoing support and training.
- Ensure all medical staff maintain appropriate credentials and fulfill continuing education requirements.
- Quality Control & Compliance
- Oversee medical care provided to minor league players, ensuring adherence to sports medicine best practices.
- Maintain quality control over all medical services delivered to Red Sox players within the player development system.
- Reporting & Communication
- Provide bi-weekly medical updates for the MiLB system, ensuring accurate and timely dissemination of information.
- Regularly communicate with the Director of Player Development regarding player medical concerns and updates.
- Innovation & Best Practices
- Drive innovation and promote cutting-edge medical practices within the organization, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and evolving treatment strategies.
- Medical Coverage & Travel
- Travel to each minor league affiliate 2-3 times per season to ensure quality control, provide mentoring, and offer in-person support.
- Help facilitate the organization's educational curriculum and provide ATC coverage as needed.
- Player Assessments & Draft Involvement
- Oversee the Amateur Draft medical review process, including graded risk assessments and delegation of related responsibilities.
- Attend the MLB Combine and Amateur Draft meetings, coordinating entrance physicals and participating in player assessments with other departments.
- Budget & Logistics
- Develop and manage a budget for MiLB team medical supplies during the offseason and track in-season spending.
- Organize and plan Spring Training, draft, and exit physicals for minor league players.
- Additional Duties
- Assist with processing worker's compensation claims as needed.
- Provide support for various other medical-related functions across the organization.
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
- Bachelor’s degree in athletic training or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in good standing with the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA).
- Extensive experience in athletic training, preferably within professional or collegiate sports organizations.
- Leadership experience within a medical team and a background in teaching/mentoring.
- Strong knowledge of sports medicine best practices, player rehabilitation, and injury prevention strategies.
- Comprehensive understanding of and training in Manual Therapy.
- Ability to manage budgets and handle logistical planning for medical operations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as required.
- Willingness to reside in Fort Myers, FL.
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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.
