Certified Athletic Trainer

Summary

Perform a full range of Certified Athletic Trainer duties. Support the health, safety, and physical readiness of military personnel through injury care, rehabilitation, and emergency response.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Prevent, recognize, treat, and rehabilitate injuries.
• Provide evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries incurred, including, but not limited to the following: progressive resistance exercise (PRE), open and closed chain kinetic exercises, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), manual therapy and joint mobilization, hydrotherapy, hydrocollator, cryotherapy, ultrasound therapy, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, and all varieties of muscle stimulation.
• Provide treatment for soft tissue damage, acute and chronic edema, post-surgical edema, muscle atrophy, pain, overuse injuries, decreased circulation, and loss of strength due to injury or biomechanical imbalance.
• Provide emergency first aid, evaluation and treatment of injuries, and aid in preliminary diagnosis to include recognition of severity of injury, rendering initial treatment and performing initial examination.
• Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment and braces for the prevention and treatment of injuries including the use of proper taping techniques.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
• Must possess and maintain a current Certification in Athletic Training through the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC).
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience within the last three (3) years as a Certified Athletic Trainer with collegiate athletes, professional athletes, or military operations personnel.
• Maintain a sufficient level of fitness to participate in various Marine Corps physical training activities (conditioning hikes, obstacle courses, calisthenics, etc.).
• Must have an Active BLS Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Experience providing athletic training services in a military, collegiate, professional, or similar high-performance environment.
• Strong knowledge of injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Familiarity with physical therapy and therapeutic modalities, injury rehabilitation techniques, and athletic training equipment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively collaborate with medical providers, coaches, and military personnel.

Work Schedule

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

Work Environment

Work is performed in athletic training facilities, gyms, fitness areas, outdoor fields, and military training environments. Employee may be exposed to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, physical activity, and interaction with military personnel, athletes, medical staff, and other personnel.

Physical Demands

Position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and lifting or carrying equipment up to 50 pounds. Employee must be able to assist with injured personnel, perform emergency first aid, and participate in physical training activities as required. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Benefits

Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Sick Leave, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://apply.workable.com/katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).