High School Athletic Trainer (20 hours/week)

STEILACOOM HISTORICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; Steilacoom (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Steilacoom High School in Steilacoom, WA, seeks a High School Athletic Trainer to support 9th–12th grade athletes. You will work with the Athletic Director and coaches to keep students safe during practices and competitions, while fostering confidence, teamwork and healthy student development.

The role is approximately 20 hours weekly at $85 per hour, starting August 2026. Responsibilities include record-keeping, adherence to WIAA rules, and first aid/emergency response as needed.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Washington State Athletic Trainer License.
• Graduate from a bachelor's or master's degree program approved by Washington's Secretary of Health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Athletic Director and coaches to ensure safety of student athletes.
• Abide by district, building, and WIAA policies and guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records and data; follow safety procedures in athletic performance.

Skills

WA State License

Diversity with students

First aid/CPR/AED

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Attitude toward varied abilities

Attendance expectations

Collaboration with AD/Coaches

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Health-Related Field

Job description

Estimated 20 hours per week. 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 out a sense of belonging and peer acceptance at a time when they may also face increased pressures. Competitive sport provide 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 that ensures 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.

High School Athletic Trainer

Start Date: August 2026

Location: Steilacoom High School

Salary: $85 per hour

Estimated 20 hours per week. 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 out a sense of belonging and peer acceptance at a time when they may also face increased pressures. Competitive sport provide 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 that ensures 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.
• Hold a current Washington State Athletic Trainer License.
• 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 judgement and decision making.
• Ability and desire to relate to students of differing athletic abilities.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

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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].