2026 Athletic Training Internship (Educational) - Sounders FC

About the role

Seattle Sounders FC is a progressive high performing collection of people who strive to achieve the highest levels of our sport while making a transformative impact in our communities in the best soccer city in America. Our culture is focused on serving one of the most passionate sports fan bases in North America who are invested in the Sounders as much for our commitment to making a positive impact in our communities as they are for winning the 2019 MLS Cup and 2022 CONCACAF Champions League on home soil. We exist to create special moments like these, where we enrich lives and unify our fans and city through soccer. Seattle Sounders medical team is offering an educational internship for Spring, Summer and Fall sessions offering a unique experience to strengthen learning and engage skillsets within Athletic Training. Eligible candidates must be current Master's level students who will receive school credit from their university for the entirety of the internship. Start and end dates will be determined with each intern. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Students will gain experience and work alongside our entire medical staff that consists of Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists, Chiropractors, Internal Medicine Doctors, and Orthopedic Surgeons. Time spent supporting both the first team, and MLS Next Pro of the Seattle Sounders. Under the direct supervision of Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapist, or Massage Therapist student intern will aide in the health care of athletes as directed by medical staff. Under supervision from medical staff, students will assist, when asked, in the implementation of treatments, rehabilitation and prevention techniques directed by medical staff. Assist and maintain inventory supplies and clinical equipment. Assist and maintain training room or clinic areas are safe, clean, and organized. Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches, medical staff, other team personnel staff. Participate in community service/educational programs related to sports medicine. Participate in activities/meetings/programs as directed by medical staff. Willing to comply with OSHA standards. Willing and able to work evenings, weekends, outside events, and home matches as needed. Other duties may be assigned.