--- title: '2027 Minor League Assistant Athletic Trainer at Boston Red Sox' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/2027-minor-league-assistant-athletic-trainer-boston-red-sox-multiple-locations-qy1x4t8jh3b2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # 2027 Minor League Assistant Athletic Trainer at Boston Red Sox - **Company:** Boston Red Sox - **Location:** Multiple Locations - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-22 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/redsox/0104b0a3-e57d-406d-9d81-9e4fab7298ea ## Job description ## DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: The Medical staff at the Boston Red Sox seeks to provide the highest quality of care to our players to maximize short- and long-term health and performance within the organization’s philosophies and processes. As a group, we promote healthfulness by integrating all areas of the medical team and adjacent performance departments to reduce injury and illness rates, provide precise and timely evaluation and treatment, and provide long term strategies to education the players and staff. ## POSITION OVERVIEW: The Boston Red Sox are hiring Minor League Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainers for the 2027 season. Positions will be located at Worcester, MA, Portland, ME, Greenville, SC, Salem, VA or Fort Myers, FL. The report date would be around February 28th, 2027 through the completion of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season, with a possibility to continue with off-season camp hosted in Fort Myers through November 2027. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing athletic training coverage for an assigned Minor League affiliate throughout the regular season and during postseason camps. Selected candidates will have access to valuable professional development opportunities in the evolving field of evidence-based practice, including the Boston Red Sox’s internal orthopedic and manual therapy education platform. They will also gain hands-on experience as part of a professional sports medicine team, with opportunities to work alongside the Major League staff during Spring Training. ## TIMELINE AND COMPENSATION: This position begins in Spring Training of 2027 and runs through the end of the Minor League playing season. The hourly rate for this position is $15 or a state’s minimum wage, whichever is higher.We also provide a generous housing stipend. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide care and management of injuries and illnesses including prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation protocols - Scheduling and execution of athlete monitoring assessments and data collection for Strength and Conditioning, Health & Performance, Sports Science and other baseball initiatives - Learn and aid in the proper documentation within the MLB EMR system - Assist in the various administrative duties/reporting procedures - Coordinate and administer infection control duties ## COMPETENCIES: - Able to establish trust and build rapport with players and staff from a diverse set of cultures and backgrounds. - Effective when treating regional or specific impairments and an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, etc. - Able to prescribe appropriate exercise for injury prevention, motor control, conditioning, and therapeutic purposes. ## ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or be enrolled in a CAATE accredited program and eligible to sit for BOC exam prior to the position start date, or during course of employment. - Eligible for state athletic training licensure in affiliated state. - Applicants are required to be available full-time for the duration of the minor-league baseball season running from February 2027 through September 2027. - High level of interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities. - Prior experience and/or additional certification in strength & conditioning is preferable. - Prior baseball experience and fluency in Spanish are a plus but not required. In addition to the above requirements, all roles within Baseball Operations are expected to effectively demonstrate our universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management, along with embodying our culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and commitment to DEIB. ## About Boston Red Sox ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The Boston Red Sox are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, member of the American League East Division, and one of the most storied sports teams in the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (Established) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States - **Founded**: 1901 - **Founders**: Not applicable (founded as the Boston Americans; original ownership group led by John I. Taylor, later Ban Johnson) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Professional Sports Teams and Clubs - Target customers: B2C (fans, ticket buyers, merchandise consumers), B2B (corporate partnerships, sponsorships, broadcasters) - Mission or purpose: Provide world-class baseball entertainment, uphold a championship-winning tradition, and engage with the community through the Red Sox Foundation. ## Products & Services - **MLB Baseball Games & Season Tickets**: The core product – live baseball games at Fenway Park, including single-game tickets, season tickets, and premium seating. - **Fenway Park Tours & Events**: Year-round guided tours of the historic ballpark, plus concerts, corporate events, and private rentals. - **Merchandise & Apparel**: Official team gear sold via retail stores, online shop, and game-day kiosks. - **Media & Content**: Red Sox Productions (in-game entertainment, video content), social media, and broadcast partnerships (NESN, MLB Network). - **Red Sox Foundation**: Community outreach programs, youth baseball/softball leagues, and charitable initiatives. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held). Forbes estimated the franchise value at ~$4.5 billion (2024), placing it among the top 5 most valuable MLB teams. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – $500 million+ (based on 2025 data from LinkedIn/company profile) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Fenway Sports Group (ownership led by John W. Henry); Major League Baseball; NESN; corporate partners (e.g., JetBlue, New Balance, DraftKings, Pepsi). - **Growth Signals**: 1,186 employees (+3.9% YoY), active job postings (+50% monthly), consistent sell-out crowds at Fenway Park, and recent World Series championships (2018). ## Competitive Advantages - **Historic Brand & Loyalty**: Fenway Park (opened 1912) is the oldest ballpark in MLB, creating a unique, iconic home-field advantage and deep fan loyalty. - **Strong Ownership Group**: Fenway Sports Group (also owns Liverpool FC, Pittsburgh Penguins) provides financial stability, cross-sport synergies, and global reach. - **Data-Driven Operations**: Dedicated Business Strategy & Analytics team (VP Patrick Kelley, Data Engineers, CRM Analysts) uses advanced analytics for ticketing, fan engagement, and player evaluation. - **Championship Pedigree**: 9 World Series titles (most recently 2018) and consistent playoff contention keep the brand relevant and attractive to talent. ## Strategic Focus - **Fan Experience Innovation**: Enhancing digital engagement, in-stadium technology, and CRM systems to personalize the fan journey. - **Social Impact & Community**: Expanding the Red Sox Foundation’s youth baseball programs and DEI initiatives (dedicated Director of DEI&B). - **Youth Development**: Growing the pipeline of young players through international scouting and player development (Dominican Republic academy, etc.). - **Revenue Diversification**: Leveraging Fenway Park for concerts, events, and non-baseball activities to maximize year-round usage. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 on employer reviews (255 reviews) with strong culture score (4.4). Emphasis on teamwork, fan-first mindset, and community involvement. - **Work Environment**: On-site preferred (most roles based at Fenway Park or Boston offices). Hybrid/remote options may exist for certain roles (e.g., data/analytics), but not widely advertised. - **Perks**: Free snacks and drinks, employee discounts on merchandise, access to games/events, and a comprehensive benefits package (health, 401k, wellness programs). - **Growth Opportunities**: Clear career paths in operations, analytics, sales, and marketing; active internal mobility and alumni network (many move to other MLB teams, Fenway Sports Group, or leagues). - **Notable departments hiring**: Data Science, Baseball Analytics, Ticket Strategy, Community Relations, Marketing, and Finance. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/boston-red-sox) – Employee count, revenue, growth, ratings 2. [MLB.com Red Sox Front Office Directory](https://www.mlb.com/redsox/team/front-office) – Executive team structure 3. [Built In Boston](https://www.builtinboston.com/company/boston-red-sox) – Office culture, perks, employee count 4. [Red Sox Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/redsox) – Active job postings 5. 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