Seattle Children's·Seattle, Washington
Provide exemplary rehabilitative care to injured athletes and develop therapies to reduce pain and improve mobility. Educate athletes, coaches, and parents on injury prevention, wellness, and health-related issues.
Athletic Trainer Seattle Children’s is the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
Our Athletic Training Program is well established in the Seattle community, providing care and support to over 40 schools.
We’re proud of our strong reputation, community focus, and commitment to helping every child live the healthiest life possible.
As part of our team, you’ll join an extensive network of Athletic Trainers with the resources and support of Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Whether you’re an experienced AT or a new grad, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career while making a difference in the lives of young athletes.
As an Athletic Trainer in our program, you receive the following: Medical, dental, and vision benefits $500 health wellness spending account Generous vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time away hours accrued to promote self-care Free continuing education opportunities Additional pay for afternoon and weekend work Time and a half pay for working over 40 hours and on holidays Up to a 40-hour work week is encouraged to support work-life balance Support from the Athletic Trainer leadership team The primary responsibilities of the Athletic Trainer are to provide exemplary rehabilitative care to injured athletes and to educate athletes, coaches, Athletic Directors, parents, and the general public on injury prevention, rehabilitation, wellness, and other health-related issues.
The Athletic Trainer will treat and prevent athletic injuries by developing therapies to reduce pain and improve mobility under the direction of a physician, and will assist in exercise instruction and demonstration, athlete/patient evaluation, and testing.
Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in health related field.
One or more years of relevant experience.
Commitment to LEAN performance improvement.
Required Credentials Certified by National Athletic Trainers Association as an Athletic Trainer. BLS for Healthcare Providers. Current Washington State license to practice as an Athletic Trainer. Prior to the start of employment, individuals are required to submit a copy of a receipt directly to Human Resources (electronically) confirming they have completed the fingerprinting process as outlined by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Preferred Master Degree in health related field.
Two years experience in an athletic training setting.
Demonstrated successful experience facilitating classes.
Compensation Range $32.07 - $48.11 per hour Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year).
Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.
Benefits Information Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.
About Us Hope.
Care.
Cure.
These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.
Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.
Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
U.S.
News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals.
For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas.
We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve.
Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.
Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community.
The future starts here.
Our Commitment Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families.
Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique.
Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.
Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field, NATA certification, BLS for Healthcare Providers, and a Washington State license. Candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience and complete a fingerprinting process.
Market context
Washington athletic trainer roles are often tied to schools, sports medicine clinics, and rehabilitation settings, where demand can rise with athletic programs and injury-prevention needs. These positions are competitive because employers typically want a health-related bachelor’s degree, NATA certification, BLS for Healthcare Providers, a Washington State license, one year of experience, and fingerprinting completed. Before applying, confirm your credentials match the posting and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time reviewing details.