Athletic Training Diversity Fellowship

Primary Objective:  The Diversity Fellow will serve as a part of a comprehensive team in a high-performance professional baseball setting. This position is responsible for assisting Mariners High Performance Medial Staff with delivery of comprehensive athletic training services to the Seattle Mariners players. Note: This position is intended for groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the baseball industry. Preference will be made for women, non-binary applicants, and people of color.

Essential Functions:

• Prevent, evaluate, and treat athletic injuries
• Keep daily records of injury reports and treatment records in EMR
• Timely reporting of injuries and treatments to the Medical Coordinator and/or Head Athletic Trainer
• Assist with field set up and take down for workouts and games
• Assist with scheduling and transporting athletes to appointments with appropriate physicians, obtain documentation for these visits to include in their electronic medical record
• Facilitate maintenance exercise programs; ensure compliance of maintenance strengthening and rest and recovery programs
• Assist with rehabilitation programs as directed by the Medical Coordinator
• Monitor pitcher throwing programs
• Daily communication with High Performance and field staff updating health status of injured players
• Organize and maintain a clean Athletic Training room
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine or related area of study
• NATABOC Athletic Training Certification
• Current CPR/First Aid & AED Certification
• Eligible for Licensure for any/all applicable practice certifications

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Sports Medicine or related area of study
• 1-2 years’ experience in professional or high-level athletics’ field
• Knowledge of advanced therapy techniques (needling, IASTM, etc)
• Proficiency in functional movement screens and assessments
• Experience with strength & conditioning programming

Physical Activities and Working Conditions:

• • Maximum lifting of up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting of weights up to 25 pounds; typically standing and walking for much of the day
  • Position may require travel
  • Position may require non-traditional work hours (evening & weekends)
  • Position will be based in Peoria, Arizona but could also be assigned to a Mariners Affiliate Location for the championship season.

Compensation Rate/Range:

The anticipated salary range for this role is $5,000 monthly. The Mariners also provide a robust and unique offering of perks and benefits including paid public transportation, merchandise discounts, special access to baseball games and other public events, and a number of exclusive employee incentives. All perks are subject to eligibility requirements and availability and may be modified or amended from time to time.

Master’s degree in Sports Medicine or related area of study
1-2 years’ experience in professional or high-level athletics’ field
Knowledge of advanced therapy techniques (needling, IASTM, etc)
Proficiency in functional movement screens and assessments
Experience with strength & conditioning programming