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Player 15 Group – the sports & entertainment brand behind the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Mercury (WNBA), Valley Suns (G League), and Mortgage Matchup Center — is redefining the industry standard. Headquartered in downtown Phoenix and engaging fans across the world, Player 15 Group is driven by possibility, innovation, and the desire to create memorable moments for our fans and community.

Our culture is anchored in purpose-driven leadership and fueled by individuals who bring passion, creativity, and vision to everything they do. We challenge convention, amplify voices, and create experiences that resonate well beyond the final buzzer. This is where talent meets purpose and bold ideas become reality.

At Player 15 Group, we aren’t just building a team: we’re crafting a legacy.

We’re a collective of visionaries who consistently put people first, knowing that true greatness is forged through shared passion and purpose. Service focused to our core, we’re driven by an insatiable desire to innovate and elevate every experience. Our strength lies in unity, where diverse talents converge to achieve extraordinary feats, and we infuse every endeavor with genuine joy. Here, a relentless pursuit of growth isn’t just encouraged—it’s the very air we breathe. If you’re ready to transcend expectations, unlock unparalleled potential, and dedicate your energy to something truly special, your moment to make an indelible mark on the future of sports and live entertainment starts now.

As Performance Medicine Therapist / Assistant Athletic Trainer your work is critical to supporting the maximization of our players physical health and availability by supporting injury management pathways, return to basketball and illness prevention strategies.

Working with a multi-disciplinary staff, you will create, participate, and support processes and systems that encourages physical health and challenges player potential.

What You Will Do:

• Providing in-season execution of therapeutic exercise based prevention program and treatment of player injuries, including delivery of manual therapy (Valley Suns players)
• Perform athletic training services such as preventative treatment, taping, bandaging, and acute injury/illness care for athletes during training and games
• Support the design and implementation of early stage injury rehabilitation, on-court functional basketball rehabilitation, and movement efficiency assessment and corrective exercise programs to/for Valley Suns players
• Assist Valley Suns Head Athletic Trainer in preparing the team for practice and games
• Assist Valley Suns Head Athletic Trainer with inventory management, team nutrition, travel/packing of medical equipment, and league forms (OSHA)
• Assist in maintaining the general cleanliness and organization of the training room, hydrotherapy area, massage room, and performance space
• Manage and upload all medical records, medical tests, and injury/rehabilitation information related to players to the League’s electronic medical record system (ARMS)
• Assist Phoenix Suns Human Performance Staff with player care and Performance team logistics during Summer League, Open Gym, Training Camp, Draft Workouts, Free Agency medicals and selected practice sessions during season
• Supporting the collection of physical performance and testing data in conjunction with the Valley Suns Lead Physical Performance Coach, and proving input to the determination of performance insights

People and Services

• No line management activities
• Support communication with external providers of Sports Medicine equipment and supplies

Key Lines of Communication

• Head Athletic Trainer, Valley Suns
• Director of Performance Medicine, Phoenix Suns

Key Performance Indicators

• Player availability % for practice and games (individual and collective)
• Number of re-injuries, and man days lost to preventable injuries

What You’ll Bring

• Curiously Minded Leader – Committed and demonstratable lifelong learner
• Communicate Effectively with Intent and Intellect – Can communicate to ensure there is no confusion from any parties. Communicates quickly with intent and clarity.
• Thrives in Adversity – Able to manage communication in “chaos” and agile in approach to meet problems with solutions
• Connects with all Groups – Ability to speak a common performance focused language with Coaches, Front Office, and Players.
• Sense of Team – Shows themselves to be a great teammate and encourages to act with “we” not “me” mentality.
• Staff Developer – builds relationships through investing in the Performance Team on both personal and professionals’ skills level
• Communicated and Implements a Philosophy – Capable of communicating and explaining their personal philosophy, expected standards, and the path forward for the Human Performance Team.

The Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at careers@player15group.com

Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Talent Acquisition team at careers@player15group.com