LA Kings - Head Athletic Trainer

Head Athletic Trainer

The Los Angeles Kings are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Head Athletic Trainer who will be integral to the daily management of player health and wellness. This individual will serve as a key member within a team of professionals that is committed to inspiring leadership, and consistent, long-term excellence in both on-and off-ice operations. They will be asked to lead the day-to-day delivery of athletic training services for our NHL roster. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for player health and wellness, injury evaluation, treatment, and prevention. This position reports directly to the Director of Player Health and Performance, while collaborating closely with team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, performance staff, and coaching personnel to optimize the health and availability of all players throughout the season and offseason.

Essential Functions:

• Injury Prevention & Readiness
• Evaluation, Treatment & Rehabilitation
• Medical Coordination & Communication
• Records, Compliance & Administration
• Staff Leadership & Development

Qualification Standards:

Required:

• Master's degree in Athletic Training or related field
• BOC certification (ATC)
• Current California state licensure or eligibility
• Minimum 8+ years of professional or elite collegiate athletic training experience
• Demonstrated experience working within a high-performance, multidisciplinary sports environment
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate care across medical, performance, and coaching staff
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems
• Ability to make independent, high-stakes medical decisions in fast-paced, live competition environments
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with elite athletes and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Ability to translate complex medical information into actionable insights for coaches and hockey operations
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing staff
• High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential medical information
• Strong organizational and operational management skills, including budgeting, logistics, and travel coordination
• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation in sports medicine and performance

Preferred:

• Previous NHL or professional hockey experience
• Prior experience in a Head Athletic Trainer or senior leadership role
• Advanced certifications (e.g., CSCS, PES, manual therapy, ART, dry needling where applicable)
• Strong understanding of hockey-specific injury patterns and return-to-play protocols
• Experience integrating sports science and load monitoring data into player management
• Experience managing concussion protocols and post-surgical rehabilitation at the elite level
• Familiarity with NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), IR/LTIR processes, and league medical protocols
• Experience coordinating specialist care, imaging, and surgical pathways for professional athletes
• Exposure to international competition or high-performance global sport environments
• Experience with GPS/wearable technologies and athlete monitoring systems

Work Environment & Demands:

This position requires extensive travel throughout the NHL season, including all home games at Crypto.com Arena and all away games. The Head Athletic Trainer must be available for all team activities including practices, games, team travel, training camp, and playoff competition. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are standard.

Payscale: $200,000 - $230,000

Bonus: This position is eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee's job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.