Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) – Sports Recovery

Urban Golf Performance (UGP) Location: Austin, El Segundo, Orange County, Santa Monica, or West LA
Position Type: Full-Time | Cash-Based Performance Setting

About UGP

Urban Golf Performance (UGP) is a premier golf performance company with a team of over 100 specialized professionals and six locations: West LA, Santa Monica, El Segundo, Woodland Hills, and Orange County in Southern California, plus Austin, Texas.

We operate a fully integrated performance model combining Golf Coaching, Fitness Training, Recovery, and Custom Club Fitting under one roof. Our mission is to deliver world-class results in a five-star hospitality environment.

Position Summary

Are you a licensed clinician tired of the insurance mill and high-volume quotas?

At UGP, you are not just a clinician — you are a Performance Specialist.

As a Recovery Specialist, you will work in a 100% cash-based environment alongside elite Golf Coaches and Fitness Trainers, allowing you to focus entirely on one-on-one outcomes without insurance-driven constraints.

This role bridges clinical rehabilitation and elite athletic performance, serving as the steward of our clients’ physical longevity and readiness.

What You’ll Do

Integrated Performance Care

• Perform golf-specific orthopedic examinations and movement screens (TPI-based).
• Develop individualized “Performance Longevity” plans for golfers of all levels.
• Deliver high-end recovery sessions including manual therapy, joint mobilization, and mobility work.
• Collaborate daily with Golf Coaches and Fitness Trainers to build holistic development plans.

Client Experience

• Act as the primary point of contact for client health, injury prevention, and physical readiness.
• Provide a five-star hospitality experience aligned with UGP standards.
• Educate clients on movement efficiency, durability, and sustainable performance.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate digital documentation.
• Uphold facility cleanliness and professional standards.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team culture.

Qualifications (Required)

To maintain our standard of care, candidates must hold one of the following active credentials:

• License: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), or Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
• Expertise: Advanced proficiency in soft tissue work and joint mobilization.
• Mindset: A passion for sports performance and a "client-first" hospitality approach.
• Tools: Proficiency in Google Workspace and basic digital documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certification
• CSCS or equivalent strength & conditioning credential
• Experience in a private-pay or high-end sports performance environment
• Golf background or familiarity with competitive golf culture

Schedule & Location

• Full-time position (Monday–Friday or Monday-Thursday & Saturday).
• In-person at one of UGP’s locations: Austin, El Segundo, Orange County, Santa Monica, or West LA.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (up to 3 weeks).
• Parental leave.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Employee discounts on apparel, clubs, and UGP services.
• Relocation assistance (as applicable).

Why UGP?

True Work-Life Balance
A consistent schedule (Monday–Friday, or Monday–Thursday plus Saturday) with limited weekend commitments.

Elite Environment Work in state-of-the-art facilities with a high-level, motivated client base.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration Daily collaboration with Golf, Fitness, and Performance teams.

Growth & Development Dedicated continuing education support and long-term career pathways.

If you’re ready to practice at the intersection of rehabilitation and elite performance — in a setting built for excellence — we’d love to meet you.

Location requirement: Candidates must currently live in the United States. Candidates already living in California or Texas are strongly preferred.