Athletic Trainer

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Shriners Children’s in Spokane seeks a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to deliver on-site assessment and management of athlete injuries. You will treat, rehabilitate, and guide conditioning, with referrals as needed, in collaboration with local providers.

The role focuses on education, injury prevention, and continuity of care across school and community settings, with mentoring of less experienced staff and adherence to state licensure rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training.
• Current BOC certification or applicable state credential.
• WA State AT Licensure required.
• First Aid CPR/AED Certification required (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site athletic training services in schools or settings per contract.
• Serve as onsite trainer for sports offered at the site.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate athlete injuries as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, school staff, and administrators for care.
• Maintain injury and treatment documentation and communicate updates.

Skills

On-site assessment

Injury treatment

Rehabilitation planning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Athletic Training

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families. With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years athletic training experience
• Additional relevant certification (CSCS, CNS, LMT, etc.)
• BLS instructor certification

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $21.54-$32.31/hourly. Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Company Culture & Benefits

Every day, we provide innovative, compassionate care and conduct leading research that enhances the quality of life for children and their families. We invite you to explore the many rewarding career paths at Shriners Children's, from clinical and non-clinical positions to education and research opportunities. We’re always looking for driven, compassionate professionals to join our team as nurses, physical therapists, medical assistants, administrative staff and much more. No matter where you're located, you'll find openings at our Shriners Children’s facilities across the U.S., in Canada and Mexico and at our corporate headquarters in Tampa, Florida. Eligible Shriners Children’s employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance, retirement matching and so much more!