Assistant Athletic Trainer
KC Current
riverside, mo, usa
Posted on Dec 30, 2025
Join the Team.
Kansas City Current is home to the best-in-class training facility and the first stadium built for a women’s sport team. Our organization is committed to seeing the fullest potential of our athletes and of our city.
To foster our vision, we prioritize hiring and retaining world-class talent. We’re looking for talented individuals with diverse perspectives, skill sets, and backgrounds to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience. As leaders in women’s sports, we are excited to offer a variety of positions within our front office, stadium, and event settings. We provide opportunities for professional growth and development and invest in our employees through competitive pay, robust health care and wellness benefits, and employee resources and networking.
Who are we hiring?
The Kansas City Current are seeking a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer to provide sports medicine services to the team. The Assistant Athletic Trainer will work under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer to manage the healthcare needs of the athletes.
What will you do?
- Provide athletic training services to the team, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of injury prevention and management programs.
- Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Educate athletes on injury prevention, nutrition, and other health-related topics.
- Travel with the team to away games and provide medical coverage during practices and games.
- Assist in maintaining and ordering athletic training supplies and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
What do you need to succeed?
Preferred
- Strong knowledge of sports medicine principles, techniques, and practices.
- Ability to evaluate and treat a variety of sports-related injuries.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in the use of technology for medical record-keeping and communication.
Required
- Certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) and in good standing with the BOC.
- Hold a current CPR certification in Basic Life Support.
- Maintain standard liability insurance.
- Understand medication and nutritional supplements banned or restricted in elite soccer players, including USADA and WADA/FIFA regulations and familiarity with GlobalDRO.com.
- Abide by all local, state, and federal laws and regulations specific to their profession, codes and standards of their governing bodies, and all applicable League Rules and Team policies.
- At the onset of the relationship, must have at least two (2) years of experience as an Athletic Trainer since receiving BOC certification.
- Preferably has at least two (2) years of experience caring for elite-level athletes (e.g., collegiate, professional, Olympic).
Special requirements of the Job:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of weekends, nights (event evenings & overnight operation shifts) and holidays.
- Ability to monitor company communications and respond to time-sensitive matters with senior executives.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and move around the venue for extended periods of time, often during events or facility setup and breakdown.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed for event setup, equipment management, or assisting with operational needs.
- Requires occasional bending, squatting, and reaching overhead to handle various tasks related to facility management, equipment, and event preparation.
- Must be capable of working in physically demanding environments, including navigating stairs, ramps, and elevated platforms during venue conversions.
- Ability to work outdoors continuously for extended periods of time in all weather conditions.
We value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds. The Kansas City Current values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.