Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer – Human Performance / Military Readiness

Provide athletic training and human performance services to an active adult population in a high-intensity training environment, focusing on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and holistic performance optimization.

Job Summary

The Athletic Trainer works as part of an interdisciplinary performance team (PT, strength and conditioning, dietetics, behavioral/cognitive, OT) to improve readiness, reduce musculoskeletal injuries, and enhance overall physical and mental resilience. The role is full-time, on-site, and highly interactive with participants during training, recovery, and testing activities (e.g., fitness assessments and field training).

Responsibilities

• Deliver prevention-focused care, acute injury management, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries in an active population.

• Collaborate daily with physical therapists, strength coaches, dietitians, cognitive/performance experts, and occupational therapists to develop integrated care and performance plans.

• Implement performance optimization strategies addressing the five domains of readiness: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual.

• Educate and support unit/organizational leaders with evidence-based strategies to reduce injuries, improve recovery, and enhance overall readiness and resilience.

• Use standardized data, tools, and outcome measures to track progress, identify trends, and refine performance and injury-prevention programs.

• Contribute to improvements in fitness test pass rates, physical performance, and resilience metrics through targeted programming and individualized interventions.

• Maintain accurate documentation, comply with scope-of-practice and licensing regulations, and participate in quality and performance-improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field from a CAATE-accredited program.

• Passing score on the BOC exam for Athletic Trainers and active National Provider Identifier (NPI).

• Unrestricted state license/registration/certification as an Athletic Trainer in a U.S. jurisdiction (must obtain in-state license as part of onboarding).

• At least 2 years of relevant Athletic Training experience within the last 3 years.

• Experience working with highly active populations (e.g., military, high school, collegiate, professional sports, performing arts, or occupational health).

• U.S. citizenship and ability to successfully pass background check, drug screen, and medical/credentialing requirements (current physical and immunizations).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical skills in evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.

• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly with both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.

• Comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced, and field-based environments with shifting priorities.

• Data-informed decision-making and familiarity with basic outcome tracking and documentation systems.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and motivation to work with military/active adult populations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 45 pounds.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Hands-on engagement with participants during training, testing, and recovery activities.

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