Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Responsibilities - 50%

Assist the Director of Sports Medicine with the continued growth of the SU Sports Medicine’s allied medical providers through new partnerships and alliances. Communicating with team physicians, administrators, coaches, and student-athletes regarding student-athlete health and well-being. Develop and deliver to coaches, staff, and student athletes, education related to wellness, injury prevention, and emergency action planning. Maintain and update the SU Policies and Procedures Manual. Oversee general scheduling while also coordinating physician physicals, in-services, emergency action plan reviews, community partnership events, healthcare team meetings, and performance reviews. Billing and insurance coordination

Direct Professional Care - 50%

Providing high quality athletic health care to specific athletic programs, including: prevention, evaluation, treatment, student-athlete education, and short & long term rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Maintaining proper and accurate, up-to-date medical records and injury documentation. Working closely with allied medical health professionals to ensure proper and swift medical care.

Master’s degree in Athletic Training or related field and a minimum of five years post graduate experience in the college/university/professional level or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Current National Athletic Trainer’s Association, Board of Certification (NATABOC) and CPR/AED certification.
• Athletic Trainer Licensure through the state of Washington.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience supervising, leading, or directing other staff certified athletic trainers.
• Requires the ability to work several nights and weekends, as well as some holidays.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, WAC or WCC, or any athletics conference in which Seattle University is a member or may join, and other established bodies that govern or oversee intercollegiate athletics. In the event Employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that violations of these organizations’ constitutions, bylaws, rules or regulations may have taken place, Employee shall promptly report the same to Compliance and Rules Education at the University. Employee shall cooperate fully and completely with any investigation of any alleged violation, whether such investigation is conducted by the University, NCAA or any other duly authorized agency or individual.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified. 

About Seattle University

Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within six schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer. In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.

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