--- title: '2027 Athletic Training Student Intern (Educational Internship) - Seattle Reign FC at Seattle Sounders FC & Seattle Reign FC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/2027-athletic-training-student-intern-educational-internship-seattle-reign-fc-che6xd0j3wjw' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # 2027 Athletic Training Student Intern (Educational Internship) - Seattle Reign FC at Seattle Sounders FC & Seattle Reign FC - **Company:** Seattle Sounders FC & Seattle Reign FC - **Location:** Tukwila, WA - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/seattlesoundersfc/jobs/4731415005 ## Job description JOB TITLE: 2027 Athletic Training Student Intern (Educational Internship) DEPARTMENT: Medical REPORTS TO: Medical Director REQUIREMENTS: Enrolled in Master of Science program; eligible for academic credit APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 5, 2026 ## OUR CLUB Seattle Reign FC is a prominent professional women's soccer team competing in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). Known for its dynamic play and passionate fan base, Reign FC has made a significant impact on the soccer landscape since its inception. Reign FC is committed to excellence both on and off the field, fostering a culture of inclusivity, community engagement, and social responsibility. Through various initiatives and partnerships, the club strives to inspire and empower the next generation of soccer players and fans, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of the Seattle sports community. ## POSITION SUMMARY This internship consists of a full immersion in athletic training services for Seattle Reign FC. This will include pre- and post-training treatments, rehab programming and facilitation, training coverage, match day stretcher crew, and documentation. The intern will not travel with the team but is expected to be present at all home matches. The student will work closely with professional athletes, carrying out daily athletic training services under the guidance of the Medical Director, Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers. The student is expected to display their current athletic training skills while seeking opportunities to learn new skills. Clinical questions and discussions are encouraged. The intern may have the opportunity to observe the team physician when on site. Professionalism and maturity are always expected while around staff and athletes. The internship will serve toward clinical credit for a CAATE accredited program. Hours: The Internship schedule will follow the team schedule which is subject to change at any time. The Intern will be asked to work flexible hours, including weekends and late nights. The intern will have off when the team is off but may be asked to assist with non-travel rehabs and trainings. The student can expect to work an average 30-35 hours per week. Further details will be provided upon release of the schedule. Dates: The internship will ideally span the entirety of the NWSL season but understanding that each MSAT program has different clinical rotation requirements, the start and end dates can be flexible. The intern must be enrolled in a CAATE accredited program for the entire internship. ## ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The following are expected of the intern under the supervision of their preceptor(s): - Evaluation, assessment, and documentation of injury - Pre- and post-training treatments - Rehab programming and facilitation - Training and Match Day hydration and medical equipment set up/take down - Match Day treatments - Match Day stretcher crew ## QUALIFICATIONS - Pursuing a Master of Science Degree in Athletic Training from CAATE accredited college or university. - Must be able to receive academic credit towards clinical educational requirement. - Affiliation agreement must be executed between University and Seattle Reign FC prior to start. - Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. - A team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment. - Professional demeaner, punctual and reliable. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Willingness to pitch in to support team tasks. - Ability to work under pressure situations. - CPR/BLS certified - Complete SafeSport training ## WORK ENVIRONMENT - This is an in-person position working from Starfire Sports Complex and Lumen Field. - Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. - Must reside within Washington state upon date of hire. - Must be able to facilitate own local travel. - Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship. - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to busy athletic facility areas, outside weather conditions and loud noise levels. Must be able to occasionally lift 20+ pounds and be comfortable standing on feet for multiple hours at a time. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee is respected, valued and supported. We celebrate our diverse work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives. To that end, if you do not meet every job requirement listed, we still encourage you to apply. We believe your relevant experience and expertise will help us become a high-performing best-in-class workplace for all. Women, gender-nonbinary, people of color, LGBTQIA+ people and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The physical demands reflected in the duties and work environment herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please do so by emailing the People & Culture Team. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. ## PRIVACY POLICY By clicking Submit Application, you agree to the terms of the [MLS Privacy Policy.](https://www.mlssoccer.com/legal/privacy-policy) ## About Seattle Sounders FC & Seattle Reign FC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Two professional soccer clubs operating under a shared business enterprise based in Seattle, Washington, competing in Major League Soccer (MLS) and the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) respectively. - **Entity Type**: Private (operated as separate clubs under a shared enterprise umbrella; owned by the Seattle Sounders FC ownership group) - **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, USA - **Founded**: Seattle Sounders FC: 2007 (first MLS season 2009); Seattle Reign FC: 2012 (first NWSL season 2013); joint enterprise structure: 2024 - **Founders**: Seattle Sounders FC: Adrian Hanauer (Majority Owner), Drew Carey (Owner), Paul Allen estate (via Jody Allen); Seattle Reign FC: Bill Predmore (original founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Professional Sports (Soccer), Live Events & Entertainment, Sports Franchise Operations - **Target customers**: B2C (fans, ticket buyers, merchandise consumers), B2B (corporate sponsors, suite holders, media partners) - **Mission or purpose statement**: The enterprise is focused on "embracing an ambitious growth posture," fostering an inclusive culture, and "doing things differently, and better, on and off the pitch" with a vision of "two clubs with one shared vision of progress and greatness" [reignfc.com](https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-and-seattle-sounders-fc-announce-leadership-and-structural-changes-across-business-enterprise-with-focus-on-embracing-fan-engagement-and-development) ## Products & Services - **Professional Soccer Matches (Seattle Sounders FC - MLS)**: The men's professional team competing in Major League Soccer, one of the league's most successful clubs historically (winners of MLS Cup, CONCACAF Champions League, and multiple U.S. Open Cups). - **Professional Soccer Matches (Seattle Reign FC - NWSL)**: The women's professional team competing in the National Women's Soccer League. Two-time NWSL Shield winners and a historically competitive team. - **Live Matchday Experiences**: Home games at Lumen Field (Sounders) and various venues (Reign), ticketing, hospitality, and fan events. - **Fan Engagement & Content**: Game presentation, digital media (social, video, broadcast), consumer products/merchandise, and fan development programs. - **RAVE Foundation**: The clubs' community impact and social responsibility arm, focused on youth soccer, education, and community-building. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private entity). Seattle Sounders FC is consistently valued among the most valuable clubs in MLS, though exact figures are not provided in the source materials. - **Key Metric**: Total size of the enterprise is not publicly verified. The organization employs hundreds across both clubs and is actively hiring for multiple executive and mid-level roles. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Ownership group includes Adrian Hanauer (Majority Owner), Jody Allen (representing the Paul Allen estate), Drew Carey (Owner), and the VE Foundation (Owner). Key front office leadership includes President of Business Operations Hugh Weber [soundersfc.com](https://www.soundersfc.com/club/staff/). - **Growth Signals**: In February 2025, the clubs announced a major restructuring creating a unified enterprise, including new executive roles (CIO, CMO, VP of Fan Engagement). Nearly 500 applicants from Fortune 100 companies and global sports brands applied for the new CMO position. The organization is actively hiring for new leadership roles across Brand, Content, Fan Engagement, and Consumer Products. Seattle is set to host both the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and FIFA World Cup 2026 [reignfc.com](https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-and-seattle-sounders-fc-announce-leadership-and-structural-changes-across-business-enterprise-with-focus-on-embracing-fan-engagement-and-development). ## Competitive Advantages - **Shared Enterprise Model**: A rare structure where two professional men's and women's soccer clubs operate under one unified business umbrella, allowing for resource sharing, integrated marketing, and a combined fan base that is larger than either club's individual footprint [reignfc.com](https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-and-seattle-sounders-fc-announce-leadership-and-structural-changes-across-business-enterprise-with-focus-on-embracing-fan-engagement-and-development). - **Deep Community Roots**: Both clubs have independently forged deep connections within the Puget Sound community. The RAVE Foundation and a focus on social impact are core to the organization's identity. - **Hosting Global Events**: Seattle's selection as a host city for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and FIFA World Cup 2026 places the clubs at the center of an unprecedented period of growth and opportunity in soccer. - **Strong Brand Legacy**: Sounders FC has a history of MLS success and the largest average attendance in MLS. Reign FC has a passionate, dedicated fan base and a history of on-field excellence. - **Growth Investment**: The organization is strategically investing in senior talent, hiring from Fortune 100 companies and global sports brands, signaling a commitment to professionalizing and scaling operations. ## Strategic Focus - **Enterprise Integration**: Fully unifying business operations under a shared vision and structure, with a new Chief Integration Officer (Taylor Graham) driving alignment [reignfc.com](https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-and-seattle-sounders-fc-announce-leadership-and-structural-changes-across-business-enterprise-with-focus-on-embracing-fan-engagement-and-development). - **Fan Growth & Development**: A new Fan Engagement department is focused on refreshing the fan experience, targeting new audiences, and strengthening existing loyalty. This is seen as a critical priority [reignfc.com](https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-and-seattle-sounders-fc-announce-leadership-and-structural-changes-across-business-enterprise-with-focus-on-embracing-fan-engagement-and-development). - **Marketing & Brand Expansion**: Recruiting a new Chief Marketing Officer and building out the brand, content, and communications teams to unify club identity and attract new fans [reignfc.com](https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-and-seattle-sounders-fc-announce-leadership-and-structural-changes-across-business-enterprise-with-focus-on-embracing-fan-engagement-and-development). - **Talent Acquisition & Development**: A focus on "building a culture of high performance through securing the best outside talent, while also developing and cultivating existing talent" [reignfc.com](https://www.reignfc.com/news/seattle-reign-fc-and-seattle-sounders-fc-announce-leadership-and-structural-changes-across-business-enterprise-with-focus-on-embracing-fan-engagement-and-development). ## Why Work Here - **Audacious Growth & Impact**: Joining during a major restructuring that is positioning the organization for a global stage (World Cup hosting), offering a chance to shape the future of soccer in Seattle. - **Dual-Club Exposure**: Employees work across both Sounders FC and Reign FC, gaining experience in both men's and women's professional soccer, and two distinct but overlapping fan cultures. - **Commitment to Inclusion**: The organization "strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law" [soundersfc.com](https://www.soundersfc.com/club/employment). - **Purpose-Driven Culture**: The clubs emphasize fostering "an inclusive culture- championing causes and building community connections to expand our reach and impact" [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/seattlesoundersfc). - **Location**: Based _…truncated._ ## Other roles at Seattle Sounders FC & Seattle Reign FC - [Team Administrator - Seattle Reign FC](https://feeny.ai/job/team-administrator-seattle-reign-fc-seattle-sounders-fc-seattle-reign-fc-seattle-bp9v6a0x91dj) — Seattle, WA - [Director, Social Media](https://feeny.ai/job/director-social-media-seattle-sounders-fc-seattle-reign-fc-renton-40syw73ze0e4) — Renton, WA - [Club Membership Service Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/club-membership-service-executive-seattle-sounders-fc-seattle-reign-fc-seattle-10tz4z50fsx9) — Seattle, WA - [Membership Sales Executive](https://feeny.ai/job/membership-sales-executive-seattle-sounders-fc-seattle-reign-fc-seattle-fapd93vygbng) — Seattle, WA - [Group Sales Executive, Multiple Roles: Youth Sports & Corporate Groups](https://feeny.ai/job/group-sales-executive-multiple-roles-youth-sports-corporate-groups-seattle-vrh5sbb9gwx8) — Seattle, WA - [Merchandising Operations Manager, Consumer Products](https://feeny.ai/job/merchandising-operations-manager-consumer-products-seattle-sounders-fc-seattle-489y74065qyg) — Seattle, WA - [FALL 2026 Performance Internship (Educational) - Sounders FC](https://feeny.ai/job/fall-2026-performance-internship-educational-sounders-fc-seattle-sounders-fc-jj817em0wkj0) — Seattle, WA - [Executive Creative Director](https://feeny.ai/job/executive-creative-director-seattle-sounders-fc-seattle-reign-fc-renton-g7rn8mnyp5wx) — Renton, WA - [2026 Performance Internship (Educational) - Reign FC](https://feeny.ai/job/2026-performance-internship-educational-reign-fc-seattle-sounders-fc-seattle-p3s16nrxry64) — Tukwila, WA - [2026 Athletic Training Internship (Educational) - Sounders FC](https://feeny.ai/job/2026-athletic-training-internship-educational-sounders-fc-seattle-sounders-fc-38k9mav7n5vy) — Seattle, WA