High School Athletic Trainer

Steilacoom High School; Steilacoom (WA); On-site; USD 96,604 - 137,587; Part time

Job summary

Steilacoom High School is looking for a High School Athletic Trainer to support our 9th-12th grade students. This role is vital for ensuring a safe and enriching experience for student athletes while enhancing their engagement and academic performance.

The successful candidate will coordinate with coaches, maintain athlete safety, and manage training programs per district guidelines. A Bachelor's or Master's degree is required, along with certifications in first aid and CPR.

Qualifications

• Successful experience working with culturally and racially diverse students.
• Graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree program approved by Washington's Secretary of Health.
• Knowledge of WIAA sport regulations.
• Ability to obtain first aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to make sound judgments.
• Ability to relate to students of differing athletic abilities.
• Ability to meet punctuality and attendance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Athletic Director and coaches on athlete safety.
• Establish and manage effective athletic training programs.
• Understand and follow district and WIAA policies and regulations.

Skills

Experience working with diverse students

Knowledge of sports regulations (WIAA)

First aid, CPR, and AED certification

Record keeping and documentation

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Sound judgment and decision making

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

High School Athletic Trainer

Start Date: August 2026
Location: Steilacoom High School
Salary: $85 per hour

Athletic trainers are an integral part of services and support for the district's 9th‑12th grade students. High school students are in a developmental period of their lives where they are finding out who they are, what they do well, and what they want to do after they graduate. They are seeking a sense of belonging and peer acceptance at a time when they may also face increased pressures. Competitive sport provides an opportunity for students to develop confidence, leadership skills, goal setting and time management which support students’ engagement and academic achievement in school. Athletic trainers play a critical role in supporting the district's athletic programs to ensure students have a safe, enriching experience.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Athletic trainers coordinate with the Athletic Director and coaches to ensure the safety of student athletes by establishing an effective athletic training program. The employee must understand and abide by all building, district and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines. This description represents key areas of responsibilities; specific other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Successful experience or demonstrated commitment toward working with culturally and racially diverse students, families and communities.
• Graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree program approved by Washington's Secretary of Health.
• Knowledgeable of the rules and regulations of the particular sport and the requirements, rules, required clinics, training and expectations of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA).
• Possess or ability to obtain first aid certificate, CPR card and AED training as required.
• Knowledgeable in application of safety procedures related to athletic performance.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and reliable records and data.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others, personally or through other means of communication (phone, email).
• Ability to use sound judgment and decision making.
• Ability and desire to relate to students of differing athletic abilities.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Fingerprints and background check required.

Steilacoom Historical School District provides equal access to all programs or activities without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Allegations or concerns can be reported to Susanne Beauchaine at 511 Chambers Street, Steilacoom 98388, 253.983.2238 or [e-mail].

Only continuing district employees may apply for these positions (substitutes must apply as external applicants).

Postings current as of 6/27/2026 2:27:21 PM CST.