About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Athletic Trainer to provide school-based and clinic athletic training services in the Fircrest, WA area. This role blends hands-on sports medicine coverage with clinical patient care across practices, games, and clinic settings. Evening and weekend schedule flexibility is required.

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What You’ll Do

The Athletic Trainer will:

• Provide on-site athletic training services for affiliated schools, university programs, and sports organizations.
• Cover practices, games, scrimmages, and clinic shifts in the Fircrest / Tacoma area.
• Evaluate, triage, and provide immediate care for athletic injuries.
• Coordinate referrals to physicians, physical therapists, or other healthcare providers as needed.
• Maintain accurate injury and treatment documentation.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with athletes, coaches, families, and community providers.
• Work outdoors as needed and meet the physical demands of field coverage and event-based work.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
• Current Washington State Athletic Training license or license-applicant status.
• NATA Board of Certification (BOC) credential.
• Current CPR & First Aid certification.
• Ability to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks is required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of athletic training experience in a sports team or school-based setting preferred.
• Entry-level candidates with BOC certification are welcome to apply.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly pay range: $27.00 - $38.16 per hour.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401(k).
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Generous paid time off (212–252 hours depending on experience).
• $2,000 continuing education allowance and relocation assistance.
• Opportunities for professional advancement and a supportive, clinician-led management structure.

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Location, Schedule & Work Environment

• Primary location: Fircrest, WA (serving nearby school districts and clinics in the Seattle–Tacoma area).
• Full-time; schedule includes evenings, weekends, and travel between sites.
• Work may require outdoor coverage in inclement weather.

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Background Checks & Compliance

All offers are contingent on satisfactory completion of required background screenings, which may include employment/education verification, criminal background checks, reference checks, and any other checks permitted by law.

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About the Practice Environment

This role joins a team of 40+ athletic trainers supported by a regionally established sports medicine organization focused on clinical excellence and one-on-one patient care. The program emphasizes clinician-led management, ongoing training, and strong community engagement.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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