Development Athletic Trainer

Who We Are:

Minnesota United FC (MNUFC) is a professional soccer club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of soccer in North America. As a club driven by passion and community, we operate under the oversight of the U.S. Soccer Federation, a member of FIFA. Our headquarters are in Golden Valley, MN, with soccer operations based at the MNUFC Training Center in Blaine. On matchdays, we call Allianz Field in St. Paul home—one of the premier soccer-specific stadiums in the country.

Position:

The Development Athletic Trainer is part of the Sporting Operations Department for Minnesota United FC (MNUFC), a sports business located in the Twins Cities area of Minnesota and a member of Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier soccer league in North America.

Position Summary:

The Development Athletic Trainer will support the day-to-day sports medicine operations for MNUFC2 and Academy teams. In this capacity, this role will provide injury prevention strategies, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation for Players' medical problems. The performance of duties will be under the direction and supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

At MNUFC, we’re building a championship culture by focusing on the daily work that drives performance. As a Development Athletic Trainer, you’ll play a key role in preparing and caring for our players to meet the demands of the MLS Next Pro and MLS Next seasons, creating a professional, high-trust environment where we can thrive. Whether you’re on the field or in the training room, every person plays a meaningful role in shaping who we are as a Club. If you sweat the details, thrive in a team environment, and are committed to helping others succeed, we’d love to have you join the team.

What You’ll Do:

Working in collaboration with the Medical Staff and under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer -

• Perform as Certified Athletic Trainer in assisting the health care of players in a safe, OSHA-compliant manner
• Provide care including, but not limited to: first aid/emergency care, on-site injury evaluation, application of appropriate modalities, developing rehabilitation and prevention programs, as well as conducting rehabilitation and making medical referrals

• Maintain a complete and up-to-date roster of Player health and participation records in the appropriate electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Comply with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens
• Assist ordering inventory supplies and clinical equipment
• Organize physical examinations as required by MLS Next Pro and MLS Next regulations
• Comply with all MLS Next Pro and MLS Next medical policies, protocol and Game Operations Manual
• Consults on medical intervention or rehabilitation for challenging or unique cases
• Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required

What You’ll Bring:

Educational Experience -

• Minimum four (4) year college/university Bachelor’s Degree

Work Experiences -

• Minimum one (1) years certified athletic trainer experience in a sports environment, preferably with soccer team sports
• Experience with elite level athletes
• Experience working in a high tempo environment

Licenses or Certifications -

• NATABOC (or CATA) Certified Athletic Trainer/Therapist
• In good standing with NATABOC
• State or Province License in the state/province in which the Club calls home, if required by the state/province
• CPR certification for Health Care Provider
• Maintain professional liability insurance
• Prefer certification: CSCS, PES, LMT, and/or NREMT

Compensation & Benefits: 

Minnesota United FC values the contributions of our team members and is committed to transparency in our compensation practices. The compensation range for this role is $48,000 - $52,000 annually, with the final offer based on experience and qualifications. We provide a competitive benefits package that includes health coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and additional perks to support you both personally and professionally.

MNUFC is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.