Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2023, Athletes Unlimited is a new model of pro sports, where athletes are decision-makers and individual players are champions of team sports.

Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, lacrosse, volleyball and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues.

Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation.In June 2025, AU will significantly transform and expand its softball business by launching the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).

AUSL will be a premier professional women’s softball league and will model traditional “city-based” leagues (e.g. WNBA and NWSL) with commensurate operations and commercial activities.

The five-year goal is to grow AUSL aggressively by adding additional teams in 2026 and beyond, converting to a fully city-based model, bringing in team owners, and building out ancillary business, fan, and partner engagement opportunities.We are hiring a Head Athletic Trainer to oversee the medical operations of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) and ensure all players receive individualized care to optimize performance.

This role will also support the health and wellness needs of the other sports at Athletes Unlimited (AU) during the AUSL off-season.

This position reports directly to the Director, Medical Services at AU.Responsibilities Own all daily medical service aspects (prevention, first aid, emergency and standard care, rehabilitation) of AUSL & AU athlete injuries and illnesses and determine appropriate medical referrals as warranted Maintain accurate and confidential injury record management for all applicable injuries and illnesses Organize and direct pre-participation Physical Exams annually Purchase and maintain the equipment and supply budget for medical services Serve as the primary athletic trainer with direct coverage for a designated team, including travel Work directly with the Head Sports Performance Coach and fellow coaches to design and execute scientific-based, sports-specific strength and conditioning programs for each team as needed Collaborate with the Asst.

AT and Sports Performance Coach to ensure a safe and effective return to sport in the case of injury through proper conditioning modifications  Supervise and support AUSL Lead & Asst. athletic trainers, and other staff as determined, to ensure smoothly functioning medical operations across all the League sites Develop and maintain relationships with team physicians and other local medical professionals to ensure optimal player health and performance throughout the season Listen to athlete’s needs/concerns to determine appropriate referral to mental health resources when applicable Adhere to all Athletes Unlimited Pro Sports and AUSL policies and procedures including Health and Safety Protocols, medical documentation systems, and sports betting and anti-discrimination policies.

Assist with sourcing and hiring of other medical and performance staff members as assigned Cover other AU sports out of AUSL season as needed Other administrative, sport, and athlete related duties as determined by League staff