Seasonal - Head Athletic Trainer, AUSL All Star Cup
About The Position
Named one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports (2024, 2025), Front Office Sports' Most Impactful Sports Organizations (2024), and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2023), Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience. Athletes Unlimited stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues, with athlete representation on the company’s board of directors, each league led by a Player Executive Committee, and players sharing in long-term profits of the company, all while being proactive in shaping policies supporting the women that play in the league. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation. For more information, visit AUProSports.com. In June 2025, Athletes Unlimited launched Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), a premier professional women’s softball league that models traditional “city-based” leagues (e.g. WNBA and NWSL) with commensurate operations and commercial activities. The five-year goal is to grow AUSL aggressively by adding additional teams in 2026 and beyond, converting to a fully city-based model, bringing in team owners, and building out ancillary business, fan, and partner engagement opportunities. Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is hiring a Head Athletic Trainer to help oversee the medical operations of the AUSL All Star Cup Series and ensure all players receive individualized care to optimize performance. This position is a seasonal role and reports directly to the Head Athletic Trainer for AUSL.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5-7 years in a professional sports setting as a Head and/or Assistant Athletic Trainer, or equivalent high level collegiate experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing staff in an athletic training work environment
- Experience working directly with female athletes including but not limited to sport coverage of softball (baseball and or other AU Pro Sports preferred)
- Master’s degree in athletic training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or similar field is required
- Current and active NATABOC certification and eligible for state licensure is required
- Current CPR, AED certification is required
- Extensive knowledge of sports and health related medical issues and appropriate treatment options
- Proficient in managing and executing emergency medical care.
- Ability to think critically and make logical decisions under times of stress, pressure, and time constraints; must be able to prioritize and effectively multitask as needed
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Must be available from August 4 - August 31 (dates are subject to change)
- Ability to travel and work weekends/non-traditional work hours
- Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Other preferred credentials and certifications include: Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Dry Needling, IASTM or similar, CPR Instructor certification
- Preference for candidates based in Rosemont, IL
Responsibilities
- Involved in all daily medical service aspects (prevention, first aid, emergency and standard care, rehabilitation) of AUSL athlete injuries and illnesses and determine appropriate medical referrals as warranted
- Maintain accurate and confidential injury record management for all applicable injuries and illnesses
- Complete necessary worker’s compensation documentation in a timely manner for any injury sustained during the AUSL season
- Assist and facilitate pre-participation physical exams along with other Medical Services staff members
- Maintain the equipment and give input for the supplies purchased for team use.
- Serve as the primary athletic trainer with direct coverage for a designated team, including travel
- Work directly with the Strength & Conditioning Coach and fellow coaches to design and execute scientific-based, sports-specific strength and conditioning programs for each team as needed - as directed by the Head AT for AUSL.
- Collaborate with the Asst AT and Strength & Conditioning Coach to ensure a safe and effective return to sport in the case of injury through proper conditioning modifications Supervise and support AUSL Lead & Asst athletic trainers, and other staff as determined, to ensure smoothly functioning medical operations across all the League sites
- Maintains open communication and professional relationships with team physicians and other local medical professionals to ensure optimal player health and performance throughout the season
- Listen to athlete’s needs/concerns to determine appropriate referral to mental health resources when applicable
- Adhere to all Athletes Unlimited Pro Sports and AUSL policies and procedures including Health and Safety Protocols, medical documentation systems, and sports betting and anti-discrimination policies.
