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Athletic Trainer and Physical Education Teacher
National Cathedral School seeks a full-time athletic trainer and physical education teacher for grades 4 to 6 beginning August 11, 2025. NCS is looking for an experienced athletic trainer who can make sound decisions under pressure as well as an enthusiastic and positive candidate who enjoys working with children. The athletic trainer will provide preventative care, emergency treatment and perform evaluations and recommendations for students and families. The athletic trainer will also work closely with the school nurse, coaches, and athletic director.
In addition to athletic training duties for 7-12, the successful candidate will teach Lower School physical education classes (grades 4-6). Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Board of Certification credentials, and a current license for athletic training in the District of Columbia. The position is a 10-month staff position, with typical hours from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, extending to 7:00 pm on competition days. Weekend work is limited to certain seasons.
The full-time salary for this position ranges from $65,000-$140,000, depending on years of experience. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package along with support for professional development.
Physical education teachers at NCS are committed to student-centered pedagogy, skill development, and promoting the positive benefits of experiences outside of the classroom. The successful candidate must be able to teach fundamental motor skills and age-appropriate concepts combined with a variety of sport specific skills. The physical education curriculum is grounded in sportsmanship, teamwork, and fostering lifelong habits for a healthy, active lifestyle.
National Cathedral School serves 587 students in grades 4 through 12. Faculty and staff are curious, intellectually flexible, and collaborative, and they view education as an engaging vocation. Our students are engaged, fun, and kind, and they love to be challenged and viewed as confident individuals. Faculty and staff maintain a lively conversation about the meaning of an excellent education, an interest in pedagogy, and innovative uses of technology. As an Episcopal school, NCS welcomes people of all backgrounds and faiths while maintaining a close identity with Washington National Cathedral's commitment to being a house of prayer for all people.
The National Cathedral School is grounded in the Episcopal promise to honor the dignity of every human being. We believe a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community fosters intellectual excellence and empathy needed to amplify the collective power of young women to enrich and improve a dynamic world. We therefore seek candidates who will embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to ensure a strongly connected and engaged community in and outside of the classroom.
Interested candidates should send an electronic application to National Cathedral School. Please include a brief cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of three to five references. Please submit all materials in a single PDF format with “Athletic Trainer” in the subject line to ncsemployment@ncs.org.
