At the Miami Marlins, we are driven by a commitment to Innovation, where we continuously push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of sports and entertainment. We pride ourselves on Thinking 3 Years Ahead, always planning for the future with strategic foresight and adaptability to stay ahead in a competitive landscape. Being a Good Teammate is at the heart of our organization, fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and mutual support to ensure that we not only succeed together but also create an environment where everyone can thrive.
This role is to serve as a Certified Athletic Trainer for the Miami Marlins at the Marlins Dominican Republic Academy in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. This is a full-time position with requirements to be in the Dominican Republic starting in late January / early February for pre-season camps, coverage of the Dominican Summer League season, and post-season camps. This position will require daily interaction with field staff, strength & conditioning coaches, physical therapists, team physicians, Latin American Medical Coordinator, Minor League Medical Coordinator, Head Athletic Trainer as well as other staff and front office members in addition to daily player care responsibilities.
Essential Function & Responsibilities:
- Ensure consistent rehab standards and philosophy are maintained for the Miami Marlins Sports Medicine & Performance Team across academy.
- Practice and game coverage including first aid and emergency care
- Provide care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation of players and staff
- Formulate and develop individual throwing, running and swing progressions based on an athlete’s injury and position.
- Ability to accurately evaluate and diagnosis baseball injuries and general medical conditions.
- Collaborate with organization’s physical therapists, strength & conditioning coaches, mental skills coaches, sport scientists, dietitians, front office, and player development staff to care for athletes and implement organizational programs.
- Communicate prognosis and progressions with the Latin American Medical Coordinator, Physicians, Coaching Staff and Front Office
- Keep accurate and complete records of injury and rehabilitation within the EMR system.
- Ability to work player development programs not limited to Winter camp, DR Spring Training, DR Extended Spring Training, DSL season, and other off-season programming
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism in high stress situations.
Education, Experience & Skills Required:
- BOC Credentialed Athletic Trainer / Eligible for Licensure in State of Florida
- Preferred: Bilingual Spanish/English; CPR Certified
- Preferred: Experience working with MiLB or MLB
Work Environment
The position will work in an athletic training room, weight room, baseball complex, office, and stadium environment. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium and weight room environments. Work is medium in demand. Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects. Medium strength is required to position patients for examination. May assist patients as needed, helping them on and off the exam table. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Off-season demands may include remote work, responsibilities on-site in Boca Chica are a possibility. Travel is expected occasionally in this role.
