Certified Athletic Trainer - Tacoma

Olympic Sports & Spine•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Olympic Sports & Spine (OSS), Western Washington's leading school-based athletic training services provider, is seeking a full-time Certified Athletic Trainer to join their dynamic team. This role will serve Lincoln High School and the Tacoma Mall Blvd. clinic. The ATC will provide comprehensive athletic training services for an assigned high school throughout the school year, including attending games and practices, providing training room treatment for injuries, developing preventive programs, and managing emergencies. This position requires collaboration with school administrators, coaches, team physicians, athletes, and parents, offering a unique opportunity to feel genuine "ownership" of the assigned school with significant independence and direct support from the OSS team. OSS is the official athletic training provider for the Tacoma School District and has been a leader in therapy and sports medicine in South Puget Sound since 1984, known for its clinical excellence and One-On-One patient care model. Their affiliation with MultiCare provides unparalleled Sports Medicine and Orthopedic expertise, ensuring rapid access to world-class care for student-athletes.

Requirements

Hold a degree in athletic training.
Be certified by the BOC.
Have BLS certification.
Be licensed in Washington State.
Successful completion of a comprehensive background screening.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive athletic training services for an assigned high school throughout the school year.
Attend games and practices.
Provide training room treatment for injuries.
Develop preventive programs to minimize sports-related injuries.
Manage emergencies involving student-athlete injuries.
Communicate injuries and treatment plans to coaches, athletes, parents, and team physicians.
Complete a thorough and accurate athletic injury evaluation.
Provide first aid and immediate care for acute injuries.
Assess, develop, implement, and oversee appropriate rehabilitation and return-to-play programs for athletes' concussion screening.
Attend all practices and games, including traveling with the team to away games, community events, state championships, parks & rec league sports, and signature events.