Minor League Certified Athletic Trainer (Dominican Republic)

About the role

The Oakland Athletics are seeking a Minor League Certified Athletic Trainer to join the Dominican Baseball Operations team in La Victoria, Dominican Republic. The position reports to the Minor League Medical Coordinator and works alongside the Dominican Physiotherapist on player healthcare, covering on-field coverage, prevention, maintenance, evaluation and treatment programs. It is a full-time, exempt position.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Team Physicians in providing medical supervision for Minor League club personnel.
• Provide on-call medical assistance for on-field and off-field injuries and illnesses.
• Implement pre-game and pre-practice player preparation aimed at preventing injury.
• Provide injury rehabilitation therapy for players and illness management for players and staff.
• Record keeping using the electronic medical records system (Athlete RMS).
• Handle medical and training room administration, such as scheduling doctor's appointments, ordering supplies and documenting injuries.
• Help maintain health programs for all players and communicate player health status daily.

Required profile

• NATABOC certified and in good standing.
• Eligible to meet state licensure requirements.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to stand, walk and take part in on-field practices and games for long periods, with adequate mobility and stamina.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required; prior professional baseball experience is preferred.

Required skills

• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Experience working with players from diverse backgrounds and cultures is preferred.