MLS PRO & Academy Lead

MLS NEXT PRO & Academy Lead Athletic Therapist

The MLS NEXT Pro & Academy Lead Athletic Therapist will manage the day-to-day sports medicine operations for
VWFC. In this capacity, the MLS NEXT Pro & Academy Lead Athletic Therapist will provide injury
prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for Players’ medical problems.

The performance of duties will be under the direction and supervision of the Head Athletic Therapist.

A year-round employee, the
MLS NEXT Pro & Academy Lead Athletic Therapist will attend all training, scrimmages and home games. The MLS NEXT Pro & Academy Lead Athletic Therapist must be dedicated to MLS NEXT Pro & Academy team activities full-time.

• NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer/Therapist
• In good standing with NATABOC
• State or Province License in the state/province in which the Club calls home, if required by
  the state/province
• CPR certification for Health Care Provider
• Maintain professional liability insurance
• Prefer certification: CSCS, PES, LMT, and/or NREMT. Certified Performance Sport
  Specialist (CPSS).
• Preferred HIPAA compliant Course and Health Information Certification. PIPEDA
  compliance training preferred for Canadian Clubs. GDPR compliance recommended for
  all Clubs.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Master’s degree or higher in related healthcare field
• Minimum two (2) years certified athletic trainer/therapist experience
• Experience working in a high tempo, high stress environment
• Soccer experience preferred
• Preferred Proficiency in Microsoft applications and knowledge of current technologies

Working in collaboration with the Medical Staff and under the supervision of the CMO:

• Manages the healthcare of Players including, but not limited to: first aid/emergency care,
  on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, development of
  rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making
  medical referrals
• Comply with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens
• Order, maintain, and inventory supplies and clinical equipment
• Keep athletic training room and clinic area safe, clean, and organized
• Maintain a complete and up to date roster of Player health and participation records in the
  Club electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Electronically document accurate first report of injury, physician diagnosis, Player
  assessments, Player treatments, and return to play dates
• Initiate insurance/worker’s compensation claims for Players
• Compile reports as required by the League
• Help the Club Medical Staff regarding Player health and safety
• Under the direction of the Club physicians, assist with the organization and maintenance
  of pharmaceutical inventory and records
• Organize physical examinations as required by League regulations
• Supervise Assistant Athletic Therapist(s), medical interns, and volunteers as
  applicable and/as outlined in MLS NEXT Pro Medical Manual
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to work effectively with Players, coaches, other
  Club personnel and League staff
• Manage all incoming medical data streams (e.g., physiological, injury prevention) in the
  League provided EMR
• Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning/Performance on data collected for athlete
  health and safety measures
• Comply with all League medical policies and protocols
• Consult with Players regarding dietary needs, nutritional supplements, and League/FIFA
  banned substances
• Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required by the League

Vancouver Whitecaps FC is the longest-running professional soccer club in Canada and the United States. Since its inaugural season in 1974, the club has united generations of loyal fans in British Columbia and beyond. With academies in eight out of ten provinces, a network of partner clubs, and hundreds of camps and clinics every year, Whitecaps FC provide a foundation for Canada’s soccer future.

We are also strongly committed to providing opportunities to Canadian athletes, both male and female, with the largest soccer development structure in Canada. This includes academy programs in eight of ten provinces across the country.

In addition to building a winning team on and off…