Head Athletic Trainer
LOVB
Full-time
On-site
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
$80,000 USD yearly
Professional Sports, Volleyball, Athletic Training
Head Athletic Trainer - Omaha, NE
About LOVB (League One Volleyball):
League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes.
It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls' youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media.
LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will connect all aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports.
Job Summary:
Job Summary:
The Head Athletic Trainer (HAT) will manage day to day sports medicine operations for the LOVB team. The HAT will provide injury prevention strategies, evaluate, treat, rehabilitate players medical problems and injuries. The duties will be under the direction of the team’s Lead Team Physician and LOVB’s Head Pro of Health and Wellness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Working in collaboration with the team medical staff and under supervision of lead team physician:
- Manage player healthcare including but not limited to first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, development and implementation of rehabilitation and prevention programs (in coordination with strength and conditioning), scheduling medical referrals
- Monitor any changes in mental, physical and psychological health of the players through daily interactions and discuss with/refer to team medical staff as indicated
- Consult with players regarding dietary needs, nutritional supplements and have familiarity with WADA/USAD/FIVB banned substances and GlobalDro.com.
- Comply with OSHA blood borne pathogens standards
- Order, maintain and inventory supplies and equipment
- Maintain athletic training room and clinic areas ensuring they are safe, clean and organized
- Maintain a complete and up-to-date roster of player health and participation records in the league’s electronic medical record (EMR)
- Electronically document all injuries including first report, physician diagnosis, assessment treatments and return to play dates
- Initiate insurance and workers compensation claims for players
- Under direction of lead team physician, assist with the organization and maintenance of pharmaceutical inventory and records
- Organize and support physical examinations as required by league regulations
- Supervise assistant ATs, students, interns PRN
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, team medical staff, coaches, team personnel and league staff
- Maintain professional liability insurance
- Abide by all local, state and federal laws and regulations specific to their profession, codes and standards of their governing bodies and all applicable League rules and team policies.
- Travel to all team matches and events
- Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required by the league
- Perform other duties as assigned or required by the league.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainer
- Licensed or Registered (or eligible to be licensed) in the state in which the team calls home (if required by the state)
- CPR certification (BLS or better)
- Additional recommended certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES) and/or Corrective Exercise Specialist(CES)
Education and Experience:
- Minimum four (4) year college/university bachelor’s degree
- Preferred master’s degree or higher in related healthcare field
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working as an athletic trainer since passing BOC
- Minimum 1 year caring for elite - level athletes
- Experience working in a fast past, high demand, collaborative environment with competitive athletes
- Volleyball experience preferred but not required
Work Environment & Physical Requirements (Remote):
- Ability to operate a computer and use a keyboard, mouse, and video conferencing tools.
- Ability to clearly communicate via video, phone, and written channels.
- Occasional travel may be required for site visits and events
Location:
Remotely based in Omaha NE (U.S.-based) with occasional travel for site visits and business-related events
Compensation & Benefits:
The annual base salary for this role is $80,000 plus our comprehensive benefits package.
LOVB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.