Head Athletic Trainer LA Kings Closing Date

Salary: $ - $ / Annually

Location:

California, United States

• Assist with the implementation of comprehensive injury prevention protocols in collaboration with the rehabilitation and strength and conditioning staff
• Conduct individualized assessments to identify and mitigate injury risk factors
• Manage all pre-game and practice preparation
• Serve as the primary emergency medical responder responder for training and competition
• Ensure all game day medical operations align with NHL and LA Kings protocols

• Provide immediate on-ice and bench-side evaluation and first aid for all acute injuries during games and practices
• Provide exceptional manual and restorative therapy to all players.
• Assist with player monitoring and recovery programs.
• Assist in the development of individualized rehabilitation programs for injured players in coordination with team physicians and the athletic medicine staff
• Participate in the return-to-play process, ensuring players are cleared according to established medical and performance benchmarks

• Serve as the primary liaison between players, team physicians, and the Director of Player Health and Performance regarding all medical matters
• Coordinate specialist referrals, imaging, and surgical consultations as directed by team physicians
• Maintain timely and accurate communication with coaching staff regarding player availability and health status
• Work in collaboration with the equipment department to ensure efficient and optimized team travel team travel

• Maintain confidential and thorough medical records for all players in accordance with HIPAA, NHL, and organizational policies
• Manage the athletic training room operations including equipment, supplies inventory, and budget oversight
• Ensure full compliance with all NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions related to player health and medical services
• Manage the anti-doping program in accordance with NHL/NHLPA Drug Testing Agreement requirements
• Supervise and mentor assistant athletic trainers and support staff within the player health department
• Collaborate with AHL affiliate athletic training staff to ensure continuity of care and organizational standards across all levels
• Identify and define areas of improvement in existing operations and practices, with a focus on injury management and prevention.
• Effectively and purposefully communicate with all Hockey Operations colleagues, with a focus on transparency, professionalism, and excellence.
• Build and support effective cross-departmental relationships
• Contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of the Kings’ integrated health and performance model