LA Kings - Head Athletic Trainer
Core
Lead the day-to-day delivery of athletic training services, injury evaluation, treatment, and prevention for the LA Kings NHL roster.
Role type
Head Athletic Trainer (Senior, hands-on IC)
Builds
Player health and wellness programs for an NHL team
Domain
Professional Hockey / Sports Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
injury prevention, acute injury evaluation, manual therapy, rehabilitation program development, return-to-play coordination, medical record management, staff supervision, budget oversight, emergency medical response, electronic medical record proficiency, high-stakes decision making
Preferred skills
NHL or professional hockey experience, senior leadership experience, advanced sports medicine certifications, concussion protocol management, post-surgical rehabilitation expertise, load monitoring data integration, GPS/wearable technology experience
Responsibilities
Implement injury prevention protocols, provide immediate on-ice and bench-side first aid, manage pre-game and practice preparation, supervise assistant athletic trainers, coordinate specialist referrals and surgical consultations, maintain confidential medical records, manage athletic training room operations and budget, ensure compliance with NHL CBA and anti-doping programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC