Job Description
About Us
The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time.
Summary
An integrated member of the Real Salt Lake Health and Performance team, the Athletic Trainer will provide daily, on-site, evidence based therapy and athletic training services to the athletes of RSL. Utilizing a collaborative approach, alongside a multi-disciplined staff, provide therapy at the state of the art, RSL Zion’s Bank Training Center in Herriman, UT.
Responsibilities Include:
The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time.
Summary
An integrated member of the Real Salt Lake Health and Performance team, the Athletic Trainer will provide daily, on-site, evidence based therapy and athletic training services to the athletes of RSL. Utilizing a collaborative approach, alongside a multi-disciplined staff, provide therapy at the state of the art, RSL Zion’s Bank Training Center in Herriman, UT.
Responsibilities Include:
- Provide therapy and Athletic Training services utilizing evidence-based methods for long-term rehabilitations (non-surgical) and post-surgical athletes.
- Provide high level, individually based rehab programs for athletes.
- Provide/collaborate/participate on return to training (RTT) and return to play (RTP) programs in conjunction with Health and Performance team.
- Provide and collaborate/participate in injury prevention programs with Health and Performance team.
- Serve as an Assistant Athletic Trainer with RSL attending all home games (some travel is required)
- Assist the medical team with daily treatments/practice duties as available.
- Assist the Health and Performance team in assessments/profiling/routine objective measurements designed to maximize player performance.
- Manage medical record keeping of all athletes treated, including regular communication with Athletic Trainers with each respective team. Utilization of electronic medical records.
- Assist the Head Athletic trainer with all league requirements and mandates as stated in the MLS medical manual.
- Participate in staff in-service seminars to educate other staff members in area of expertise.
- Maintain continuing education requirements in Athletic Training certification boards.
- Attend league medical meetings as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Athletic Training (or related field leading to certification) from an accredited university
- BOC Certified Athletic Trainer
- Eligible for Utah State licensure in Athletic Training
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an elite or high-performance sports environment
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary performance team
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with players, coaches, and staff
- Ability to maintain professionalism, composure, and sound clinical judgment in high-pressure environments
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential medical information
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced team setting
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of team travel schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with a professional team sport environment; soccer experience strongly preferred
- Three (3) or more years of MLS or comparable top-tier professional league experience
- Demonstrated experience utilizing advanced rehabilitation technologies and performance monitoring systems
- Growth mindset with commitment to continuing education and staying current with evolving best practices in sports medicine
- Strong collaborative leadership style with the ability to positively influence and support athletes during rehabilitation and return-to-play processes
- Calm, solution-oriented approach with strong emotional intelligence when managing injured athletes
- Experience contributing to integrated return-to-play models within a high-performance framework
Physical Demands & Environment
The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 100 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, typing, etc.
The Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Club reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.
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