Primary Objective: The Diversity Fellow will serve as a part of a comprehensive team in a high-performance professional baseball setting. This position is responsible for assisting Mariners High Performance Medial Staff with delivery of comprehensive athletic training services to the Seattle Mariners players. Note: This position is intended for groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the baseball industry. Preference will be made for women, non-binary applicants, and people of color.
Essential Functions:
Prevent, evaluate, and treat athletic injuries
Keep daily records of injury reports and treatment records in EMR
Timely reporting of injuries and treatments to the Medical Coordinator and/or Head Athletic Trainer
Assist with field set up and take down for workouts and games
Assist with scheduling and transporting athletes to appointments with appropriate physicians, obtain documentation for these visits to include in their electronic medical record
Facilitate maintenance exercise programs; ensure compliance of maintenance strengthening and rest and recovery programs
Assist with rehabilitation programs as directed by the Medical Coordinator
Monitor pitcher throwing programs
Daily communication with High Performance and field staff updating health status of injured players
Organize and maintain a clean Athletic Training room
Will perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience & Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Sports Medicine or related area of study
NATABOC Athletic Training Certification
Current CPR/First Aid & AED Certification
Eligible for Licensure for any/all applicable practice certifications
Preferred
Master’s degree in Sports Medicine or related area of study
1-2 years’ experience in professional or high-level athletics’ field
Knowledge of advanced therapy techniques (needling, IASTM, etc)
Proficiency in functional movement screens and assessments
Experience with strength & conditioning programming
Physical Activities and Working Conditions:
Maximum lifting of up to 50 pounds with frequent lifting of weights up to 25 pounds; typically standing and walking for much of the day
Position may require travel
Position may require non-traditional work hours (evening & weekends)
Position will be based in Peoria, Arizona but could also be assigned to a Mariners Affiliate Location for the championship season.
Compensation Rate/Range:
The anticipated salary range for this role is $5,000 monthly. The Mariners also provide a robust and unique offering of perks and benefits including paid public transportation, merchandise discounts, special access to baseball games and other public events, and a number of exclusive employee incentives. All perks are subject to eligibility requirements and availability and may be modified or amended from time to time.