U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

The Women’s National Team Athletic Trainer works collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team to support the implementation of elite-level player health, safety, performance, and well-being services. As a member of the Integrated Performance Support Team, they engage with staff across the Sporting ecosystem to deliver world-class performance support delivered through the female lens. The Athletic Trainer plays an important role in building a positive environment for players and staff and contributes to the design and delivery of the WNT/WYNT strategy, the Goldprint for Winning and U.S. Soccer’s Female 360 initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Player Care

• Support the in-camp delivery of athletic training services, integrating known injury risk patterns, recovery timelines, and availability considerations relevant to elite women’s soccer.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individualized prehab, movement, and recovery programs, accounting for positional demands, movement profiles, load tolerance, and individual symptom presentation.
• Assist with return-to-performance protocols in coordination with technical, performance, and medical staff, ensuring progression reflects validated rehabilitation principles, competition demands, and tournament timelines.
• Provide on-field and clinical medical coverage for all training, games, and senior team-related activities, ensuring timely injury recognition, management, and communication within established governance structures.
• Support mental health guidance and referral, operating within scope of practice and collaborating with designated mental health providers to ensure appropriate escalation and confidentiality.
• Manage concussion protocols and emergency action plans ensuring alignment with best practice and clear communication pathways.
• Apply therapeutic and protective taping for practices and competition.
• Administer therapeutic modalities based on qualifications, evidence-informed practice, and individual treatment needs.

Collaboration & Performance Integration

• Work collaboratively with medical, performance, and technical staff to manage player availability, supporting sustainable performance across camp and competition schedules.
• Contribute medical insights to structured availability reporting processes to inform training, selection, and competition planning.
• Execute additional departmental and team tasks as requested by the line manager, Head Coach, WNT, and Program Director, WNT.

Administration & Leadership

• Maintain audit-ready, confidential medical documentation in accordance with USSF governance standards, ensuring appropriate consent, timely entry, and clear medical-performance data boundaries.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Soccer and medical standards.
• Assist with athletic training supplies, equipment inventory, and budgeting.
• Assist with planning and execution of US Soccer’s Female Health & Performance 360 Assessments.
• Participate in club communication pre and post camp.
• Coordinate logistics to ensure emergency medical access and response planning during travel.

Personal and Professional Development

• Undertake a progressive and ongoing personal and professional developmental process, attending and participating in in-house CPD sessions and external sessions.
• Undertake regular performance appraisals to review your personal development plan and on and off camp progress with WNT Leadership and line manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or dual credentialing as Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainer
• Current BOC certification and state licensure (or eligibility) in Georgia
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in elite sport (professional, collegiate, or national team) environments, with 2-3 years of experience working with elite female athletes
• Strong understanding of soccer-specific injuries, workload demands, and recovery strategies
• Strong manual therapy skills
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Competency in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Electronic Medical Record and Athlete Management Systems
• Demonstrated success in demanding fast-paced environments
• Excellent professionalism, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel up to 50% time
• Ability to stand for long durations, bend, lift, squat & carry up to 50 pounds

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience in professional soccer
• Familiarity with FIFA and US Soccer medical standards
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.