Shriners Children's·Spokane, Washington
The Community Athletic Trainer provides on-site injury assessment, management, and rehabilitation for student athletes at schools and other non-clinical settings. They also serve as a liaison between athletes, families, and medical providers while developing injury prevention programs.
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The Community Athletic Trainer is responsible for providing on-site assessment, and management of injuries (both acute and chronic) to assigned facility athletes. CATC will provide appropriate immediate treatment to athletes and provide appropriate referral to outside providers. Treatment may include rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletes as they progress in their treatment plans. CATC may be required to develop training programs and educate local athletes on injury prevention, conditioning activities and injury treatment. Spokane Shriners is looking for a full time Certified Athletic Trainer to join the team! Key Responsibilities: Provide athletic training services in schools or other non-clinical settings as indicated by contract. Serves as onsite Athletic Trainer for variety of sports offered by schools. Provide sports athletic training medical care to athletes, including evaluations & diagnosis, acute care, treatment, rehabilitation sessions as needed, in accordance with Athletic Training scope. Participate and attend scheduled practices and/or games as specified in site, fee for service, or community benefit agreement(s). Implement specific treatment programs for various sports related injuries in accordance with various state licensing laws. Serves as liaison between student athletes and other constituents such as family physicians and specialists, school districts, or other personnel as appropriate. Track and develop athletes’ injury, treatment and medication profiles. Provide timely reports to SHC and school athletic director/coaches as requested to assist with program development. Communicate on a regular basis with other ATCs and sports personnel (i.e. coaches, team managers, Athletic Directors) on any athletes involved in serious injury treatment, including ailments such as concussions. Coordinate with the SC rehabilitation therapy team to ensure continuity of post injury therapy treatment for athletes, whether located in school facility or clinical setting. Provide supervision for student athletic trainers from approved athletic trainer programs. Provide mentorship of identified less experienced ATs including onboarding and training as needed. Required Qualifications: Degree in Athletic Training, Bachelor’s or Master’s Current Board of Certification (BOC) or applicable state credential WA State AT Licensure Current First Aid CPR/AED Certification required (BLS)
Three years athletic training experience Additional relevant certification (CSCS, CNS, LMT, etc.) BLS instructor certification The pay range for this position is $24.16 - $36.24. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.
Candidates must hold a degree in Athletic Training and possess current Board of Certification (BOC) and Washington State licensure. Additionally, a current First Aid, CPR, and AED certification is required for the role.
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.