Provides the prevention, care, treatment and rehabilitation, under the supervision of a licensed physician, for all athletic injuries and illnesses incurred by Milwaukee Brewer Minor League players; Keeps Manager and Coaches informed daily of all injuries and medical conditions; Informs medical coordinator of all medical treatments, evaluations, or exams performed on Minor League players.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
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Maintains inventory control and budgeting of medical equipment and supplies purchased or owned by the Milwaukee Brewers organization.
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Under the MBBC policies, provides athletic training room rules and medical policies for players. Ensures copies of rules and policies are distributed to managers, coaches, and front office staff.
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Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical information and medical files on players and staff members doctors, hospitals, road-trips, lodging and facilities available for treatment.
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Assist in conditioning program set up by Strength and Conditioning Coach and/or Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.
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Uniformly stretch players as a group prior to all workouts.
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Be present at all workouts and games. Complete all medical treatment and individual rehabilitations before workouts and games.
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Be available on 24-hour basis for emergencies.
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Keep athletic training room supplies and modalities in neat orderly working condition.
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Assist with transportation of players to and from ballpark and physician appointments.
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Liaison between Director—Medical Operations, Major League Head Athletic Trainer with regards to Major League players, physician visits.
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Miscellaneous assignments with regards to both MBBC major and minor league medical staffs.
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Liaison between Minor League Medical Coordinator with regards to minor league players and staff members, physician visits.
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Indirectly supervises employees/athletes utilizing the facilities to ensure that discipline is maintained both on and off the field assuring proper conduct that appropriately represents and follows the MBBC policy and procedures. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
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Off-Season responsibilities include but not limited to: bi-monthly phone calls to players, potential on-site visits to players, instructional league in Phoenix, AZ as well as winter program coverage as an athletic trainer assigned by MBBC.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Current National Athletic Trainers Association (National Certification), and in good standing.
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Must be licensed as an athletic trainer in states of assigned team and Arizona (if applicable).
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; and two years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills
To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is also required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Hours
During Spring Training and during the baseball season, this position requires 80-90 hours per week; off-season it requires 15-30 hours per week.
Job location in the Dominican Republic. Ability to travel with assigned minor league team during the season.
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