Job Description:
The Chicago White Sox are seeking Minor League Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainers for our 2026 season. These positions will be based out of our Phoenix-Spring Training Complex and with our full-season affiliate teams (Charlotte, Birmingham, Winston-Salem, and Kannapolis.) Assistant Athletic Trainers will report at the beginning of Spring Training 2025 and work through the end of the Minor League affiliate seasons. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and be a part of a professional baseball organization. The trainers will work under the direct supervision of the Head Major League Team Physician, Affiliate Team Physician, Major League Head Athletic Trainer/Medical Director, and Minor League Medical Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
- Provide on-field emergency medical care.
- Assist in the evaluation of baseball specific injuries and general medical conditions.
- Assist in the development of rehabilitation and return to play progressions (i.e., throwing, hitting, running)
- Perform daily treatments and ensure adherence to maintenance exercise routines.
- Collaborate with the Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science, Physical Therapy, and Player Development staff to develop and implement rehabilitation plans/initiatives.
- Learn and aid in the proper documentation within the MLB EMR system.
- Assist in the various administrative duties and reporting procedures.
Expectations:
- Adhere to Chicago White Sox Organization policies and procedures.
- Function as a role model within and outside the Chicago White Sox Organization
- Demonstrate efficient time management skills and an ability to prioritize workload.
- Ability to demonstrate professionalism in high stress situations.
Qualifications:
- Interested applicants are required to be a BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) at the time of application.
- Eligible to meet state Licensure requirements at assigned affiliate.
- Applicants are expected to fulfill the position for the duration of the season.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred, but not required.
Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and three references.
APPLICATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
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The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team owned by Jerry Reinsdorf. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Chicago team was established as a major league baseball club in 1900. The club was originally called the Chicago White Stockings.
