Academy Athletic Trainer, Pro Pathway

Red Bull New York (“RBNY”) are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS) and one of the league’s ten original charter clubs. Founded in 1996, RBNY has competed in MLS since its inception. RBNY’s First Team plays its home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey and its Second Team plays its home matches at Montclair State University. RBNY are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull GmbH, after which the team is named.

RBNY’s First Team is a three-time MLS Supporters’ Shield winner and a two-time Conference Champion, while the Second Team is the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Champion. RBNY also operates one of the nation’s premier youth soccer development programs, spanning local partnerships across New York and New Jersey. RBNY’s Academy is ranked among the top development organizations in the country.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Red Bull New York Academy Medical and Performance department is a high performing multi-disciplinary group of practitioners, who strive for the highest level of practice possible every day. This position will be working primarily with our older academy age groups in the Pro Pathway environment (U16-U18) and by nature include collaboration with both academy staff and MLS Next Pro practitioners.

Coverage of practice and games (Including occasional international travel)

Evaluate, treat and conduct rehab with assigned academy athletes

Lead referral of athletes to team physicians or other external healthcare providers as necessary

Be a leadership role model within the department, ensuring effective communication with departmental staff, coaches, athletes and family members

Collaborate and communicate effectively with MLS Next Pro medical staff

Ensuring age-appropriate medical screening is completed in line with club and league requirements

Contribute to long term projects inside and outside the department

Maintain digital medical and treatment logs for assigned academy athletes

Drive innovation in the Academy medical space

Perform other duties as required

Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in athletic training from CAATE recognized school

NATABOC Certification

Active New Jersey Athletic Trainer Licensure or the ability to quickly obtain

Knowledge and experience of a soccer environment/team

Experience in MLS Next/MLSNP/MLS environment preferred

Current Professional CPR Certification

Must pass a background check to work with minors and undergo mandatory Safe Sport training

The ability to regularly lift up to 75lbs, in addition to being physically capable of performing general athletic training duties

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.

The base salary for this position is $75,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified. Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.