Athletic Trainer Spotter- Cleveland Browns
National Football League (NFL), Cleveland, OH, United States
Description
The AT Spotter is an independent certified athletic trainer who observes play on the field and monitors live game video to identify potential player injuries, with an emphasis on concussions and other head and neck injuries. Two AT Spotters will be positioned in the Injury Video Review Booth, along with an unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant (UNC), and two injury video replay system (IVRS) operators who will tag plays and replays at the direction of the AT Spotter. The AT Spotter must be available for required new‑hire, preseason, in‑season training sessions; every home game during the season, including preseason and post‑season; must be able to sit for long periods of time and work well under high pressure; and must be able to attend periodic video‑conference meetings and in‑person training seminar(s) at the NFL's request.
Essential Functions When the AT Spotter observes a player who is clearly unstable, or displays any other potential concussion signs following a mechanism of injury (e.g., a hit to the head or neck), he/she will contact the club physician and sideline UNC by radio to ensure a concussion evaluation is undertaken on the sideline. The club medical staff will verify to the Booth AT Spotter that the evaluation has been performed, and the Booth AT Spotter will note the time of initial contact and the time of confirmation in the report. If a flagged player returns to play before confirmation of evaluation, the Booth AT Spotter shall call a Medical Time‑Out to ensure the concussion evaluation occurs. Booth AT Spotters shall file a report of their activity following each game for review by the Chairperson of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee, NFL Chief Medical Officer, and NFLPA Medical Director.
Qualifications
Maintain a current athletic trainer certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (bocatc.org).
Maintain current license/registration in the state of primary assignment, where required.
Minimum of an undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a certified athletic trainer.
Significant experience with football, preferably at the college and/or professional level.
Must be proficient in using technology, including video replay, two‑way radios, and computer/web‑based applications.
Must possess sound decision‑making skills in fast‑paced, high‑pressure situations.
Cannot have been a paid full‑time or part‑time employee of an NFL team within the last 5 years.
Cannot cover games that involve a team for which the AT Spotter had previous full‑time employment.
Physical Demands / Travel The AT Spotter must be available for every home game during the season, including preseason and post‑season; must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time and work well under high‑pressure; and must be able to attend in‑person training seminar(s) at the NFL’s request.
Expected Hours of Work: Approximately 7‑8 hours per game (arrive 3 hours before kickoff, leave approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour after end of game).
Supervisory Responsibility None.
Salary $125/hour ($125—$125 USD).
Benefits Information To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS.
Remote and hybrid working options are not offered; this role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
We provide an environment of mutual respect that gives equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Essential Functions When the AT Spotter observes a player who is clearly unstable, or displays any other potential concussion signs following a mechanism of injury (e.g., a hit to the head or neck), he/she will contact the club physician and sideline UNC by radio to ensure a concussion evaluation is undertaken on the sideline. The club medical staff will verify to the Booth AT Spotter that the evaluation has been performed, and the Booth AT Spotter will note the time of initial contact and the time of confirmation in the report. If a flagged player returns to play before confirmation of evaluation, the Booth AT Spotter shall call a Medical Time‑Out to ensure the concussion evaluation occurs. Booth AT Spotters shall file a report of their activity following each game for review by the Chairperson of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee, NFL Chief Medical Officer, and NFLPA Medical Director.
Qualifications
Maintain a current athletic trainer certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (bocatc.org).
Maintain current license/registration in the state of primary assignment, where required.
Minimum of an undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a certified athletic trainer.
Significant experience with football, preferably at the college and/or professional level.
Must be proficient in using technology, including video replay, two‑way radios, and computer/web‑based applications.
Must possess sound decision‑making skills in fast‑paced, high‑pressure situations.
Cannot have been a paid full‑time or part‑time employee of an NFL team within the last 5 years.
Cannot cover games that involve a team for which the AT Spotter had previous full‑time employment.
Physical Demands / Travel The AT Spotter must be available for every home game during the season, including preseason and post‑season; must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time and work well under high‑pressure; and must be able to attend in‑person training seminar(s) at the NFL’s request.
Expected Hours of Work: Approximately 7‑8 hours per game (arrive 3 hours before kickoff, leave approximately 45 minutes – 1 hour after end of game).
Supervisory Responsibility None.
Salary $125/hour ($125—$125 USD).
Benefits Information To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS.
Remote and hybrid working options are not offered; this role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location.
NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.
We provide an environment of mutual respect that gives equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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