Directeur(trice), médecine sportive / Director of Sports Medecine
Core
Lead the Club's Sports Medicine Department, overseeing athletic training, physiotherapy, massage, and chiropractic services while providing medical performance direction for the First Team, Academy, and Youth Development Program.
Role type
Director of Sports Medicine (Senior Management)
Builds
Medical performance strategies, load management plans, and rehabilitation programs for professional and youth athletes.
Domain
Professional Sports Medicine / Athletic Training
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sports medicine management, athletic training supervision, load management planning, injury prevention, return-to-play protocols, staff leadership, medical compliance, budget planning, electronic medical record management
Preferred skills
Doctorate in physiotherapy, dual ATC/CAT certification, concussion management expertise, sports science principles
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, OSHA compliance tools
Responsibilities
Manage relationships with Chief Medical Officer and team physicians; Establish club standards and protocols for sports medicine; Supervise a team of Certified Athletic Therapists; Develop and implement sports performance medicine strategy; Maintain comprehensive player health records and initiate insurance claims; Coordinate medical examinations and compliance with MLS regulations; Act as a Certified Athletic Therapist for on-site care and rehabilitation; Guide coaching staff on player health and performance standards.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational oversight