Athletic Trainer, Women's Youth National Team (U20/U23)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

U.S. Soccer Overview

The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.

We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.

U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results.

Position Description

The Women’s Youth National Team (WYNT) Athletic Trainer works collaboratively and cross-functionally to deliver exceptional care to U20 and U23 players. As a member of the Integrated Performance Support Team, you provide comprehensive health, safety, recovery, and well-being services and solutions to support elite development and peak performance readiness. As a member of the broader Women’s National Team ecosystem, you will play an important role in building a positive environment for all players and staff while contributing to the WNT/WYNT strategy - the Goldprint for Winning, and U.S. Soccer’s Female 360 initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Player Care

• Support the in-camp delivery of athletic training services, including first aid and acute injury management
• Assist with the development and implementation of individualized prehab, movement, and recovery programs, accounting for positional demands, movement profiles, load tolerance, and individual symptom presentation.
• Assist with return-to-performance protocols in coordination with technical, performance, and medical staff, ensuring progression reflects validated rehabilitation principles, competition demands, and tournament timelines.
• Provide on-field and clinical medical coverage for all training, games, and team-related activities, ensuring timely injury recognition, management, and communication within established governance structures.
• Support mental health guidance and referral, operating within scope of practice and collaborating with designated mental health providers to ensure appropriate escalation and confidentiality.
• Manage [AH1] concussion protocols and emergency action plans ensuring alignment with best practice and clear communication pathways.
• Apply therapeutic and protective taping as needed for practices and competition.
• Administer therapeutic modalities based on qualifications, evidence-informed practice, and individual treatment needs.

Collaboration & Performance Integration

• Work collaboratively with other members of the IPS staff to manage player availability, recovery and game day readiness.
• Contribute medical insights to structured availability reporting processes to inform training, selection, and competition planning.

Administration & Leadership

• Maintain audit-ready, confidential medical documentation in accordance with USSF governance standards, ensuring appropriate consent, timely entry, and clear medical-performance data boundaries.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Soccer and medical standards.
• Assist with athletic training supplies, equipment inventory, and budgeting.
• Assist with planning and execution of health & performance assessments.
• Participate in club communication pre and post camp (where applicable).
• Coordinate logistics to ensure emergency medical access and response planning during travel.

Personal and Professional Development

• Undertake a progressive and ongoing personal and professional developmental process.
• Participate in regular performance appraisals to review your development plan and on and off camp progress.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Athletic Training or dual credentialing as Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainer
• Current BOC certification and state licensure (or eligibility) in the state of Georgia
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in elite sport (professional, collegiate, or federation) environments, with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with female athletes
• Strong applied understanding of female- and soccer-specific injuries, and criteria-based return-to-performance processes
• Strong manual therapy skills
• Competency in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), Electronic Medical Record and Athlete Management Systems
• Proven success in high pressure environments
• Exceptional professionalism demonstrated through strong emotional intelligence, ability to read the room, and excellent written and verbal communication
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours- including evenings and weekends- and travel up to 50% time
• Ability to stand for long durations, bend, lift, squat & carry up to 50 pounds

Desired Qualifications

• Strong understanding of foundational sport science, including soccer-specific periodization and load management principles, and the VALD suite of monitoring tools
• Prior experience in professional soccer
• Familiarity with FIFA and US Soccer medical standards
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development.

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply .