Director, Athletic Training

Our Vision

To become baseball’s highest performing organization — defined by our relentless pursuit of excellence, strengthened by our connection, and fueled by our positive energy.

• Joy: We want to be around people that like to have fun. We remain optimistic through the ups and downs, we enjoy the process, and we share in something bigger than ourselves.
• Humility: We don’t have all the answers. We lead with curiosity, listen generously, and seek growth from every experience — especially the tough ones. We have gotten over ourselves.
• Integrity: We do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We act with honesty, accountability, and respect for our teammates and ourselves. We treat the custodian like the king.
• Competitiveness: We embrace challenges and thrive in high-stakes environments. We prepare relentlessly. We are energized by the idea of keeping score.

The Washington Nationals are seeking a dynamic and collaborative athletic trainer to drive procedures in player health management, evaluation, rehabilitation, and injury prevention. This role will lead a team of two certified athletic trainers to coordinate day-to-day medical care at the Major League level, while also setting the course for player-care protocols throughout the organization. This role will collaborate with multiple departments (ML coaching staff, front office, team physicians, strength & conditioning, nutrition) to optimize player health, performance, and recovery.

Ideal candidates embody our core values (joy, humility, integrity, and competitiveness) and are highly motivated, with a proactive and creative growth mindset.

• Provide care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management, and rehabilitation protocols.
• Maintain proper medical records in accordance with best practices and industry standards.
• Collaborate with team physicians and sports science department to determine return-to-play protocols.
• Manage and support the Major League Athletic Trainers
• Coordinate with the Minor League Medical Coordinator to establish best practices throughout the organization.
• Help create alignment with the minor league medical department, with the potential to create an onboarding and education process for future athletic trainers in the Nationals system.
• Support and guidance as needed with player acquisitions.

• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to work across departments.
• Desire to learn, grow, and develop personally and professionally in alignment with organizational values and philosophies.
• National Athletic Trainer’s Association-Board of Certification in good standing
• Significant experience working as a baseball athletic trainer.
• State Licensure in good standing
• CPR/AED certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

The projected annual salary range for this contracted position is $195,000 to $215,000 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organizational requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) and pension plan
• Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games
• Employee discounts
• Free onsite fitness center

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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