Athletic Trainer

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on

November 22, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

• Available Title(s): 1603-YN_ADMINPRO - Athletic Trainer
• Business Title: Athletic Trainer
• Employee Type: Admin. Professional

The Opportunity

As an Athletic Trainer with Washington State Univeristy Athletics you will work under the guidance of the Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine, Olympic Sports, where you will coordinate care, prevent, assess, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries. You will also play an important role in clinical education by assisting with the supervision, mentoring, and development of Athletic Training students participating in the accredited Athletic Training education curriculum program.

You will perform all duties in accordance with State, University, Department, NCAA, and NATA expectations, guidelines, and best practices, while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and laws when appropriate.

Additional Information

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary: $5,000 - $5,500 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications

• Positions require a Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of demonstrated experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities, and BOC Certification by time of hire. A Master's Degree may be substituted for one year of required experience.
• Minimum of two years of work experience within intercollegiate or professional team sports medicine.
• Must be able to obtain a Washington State athletic Trainer license in two months from hire date.
• Must have the ability to work nights and weekends.
• Frequent travel with assigned teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field.
• Work experience that demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and successfully with head and assistant coaches, strength coaches, team physicians and administrators.
• Work experience that demonstrates the necessary skills to successfully supervise Athletic Training Students (ATS) and certified interns.
• Work experience that demonstrates ability to provide clinical ATS instruction.
• Demonstrated interest in evidence based practice as it relates to clinical practice.
• Work experience that demonstrates ability to work successfully with a diverse student population.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

Position Term: 12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.