Job Description

JOB TITLE:  Sports Therapist 

REPORTING TO: Head of Rehabilitation

DEPARTMENT: Sporting 

LOCATION: Orangeburg, NY 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Sport Therapist will be primarily responsible for managing health care, injury prevention, and rehabilitation programs in coordination with the Head of Rehabilitation. Specifically, the design and implementation of plan of care strategies for daily and long-term health of 1st Team athletes including hands on therapy, strength and conditioning and recovery strategies. The therapist will assist in injury evaluation and risk analysis for first team and provide medical expertise for athlete health and performance. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Working in collaboration with the Medical Staff and under the supervision of the Performance Director and Head of Rehabilitation, the Sport Physical Therapist will: 

• Provide orthopedic assessment, hands on treatment and injury preventive strategies to support athletes for daily training sessions and rehabilitation.
• Assist in the design and implementation of plan of care for injured athletes for successful return to play and re-injury mitigation. 
• Coordinate all daily treatment strategies with Head of Rehabilitation on current players regarding daily issues, return to play, and preventative care. 
• Design specific sessions including hands on therapy, gym-based programming, and recovery strategies based on player's individual needs in conjunction with other programs designed by the human performance team. 
• Document daily treatments provided, updates on injured and issue plans of care, and status of players.
• Assist in post-practice and post-game recovery efforts.
• Ensure the maintenance of the training room and clinic area as a safe, clean, and organized environment.
• Electronically document accurate first report of injury, physician diagnosis, Player assessments, Player treatments, and return to play dates.
• Compile reports as required by the League.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Master of Physical Therapy (Doctor of Physical Therapy or PhD preferred)
• Licensed and registered to work as a physical therapist in the USA (American Physical Therapy Association)
• Licensed and registered to work as a physical therapist in the State of New York
• 1+ years' experience working with elite (collegiate or professional) athletes
• Professional soccer experience is preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary

COMPENSATION:

This exempt position has an estimated annual base salary range of $75,000-$80,000 and is not overtime eligible. Final compensation offer amounts are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors such as certifications and software expertise. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family’s needs
• Comprehensive and competitive benefit programs, including maternal & paternal leave
• Ancillary benefits: Commuter, pet insurance, gym membership, and Citi Bike discounts
• Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical wellbeing through in-office and virtual programs
• Four complementary tickets to every NYCFC home match
• Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
• A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment

NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:

At New York City Football Club (NYCFC), we are on a mission to build this City into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs for the last seven consecutive seasons, winning the MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. NYCFC’s combined 3.3 million social media following across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter is the second-highest among MLS clubs. For more information, please visit:  

New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Sichuan Jiuniu FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK and Espérance Sportive Troyes AC among its sister clubs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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