MCCS Job Opening Information
Position/GradeSUPERVISORY ATHLETIC TRAINER / NF4 LocationSEMPER FIT DIVISIONType of AppointmentREGULAR FULL TIMEOpen DateAUGUST 7, 2026Close DateAUGUST 21, 2026Who May ApplyALL SOURCESSalary$102,300 TO $112,300Hours of OperationMONDAY TO FRIDAY - 0730 TO 1600 (SCHEDULE WILL FLUCTUATE TO SPPORT ACTIVITIES)[ ] Health Card Required[X] Background Check Required[ ] Gun Control[ ] Drug Testing Position (DTP)[X] Valid Drivers License Required
Job Summary
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team-oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at CAMP PENDLETON CA. Candidates selected for this position will serve as a SUPERVISORY ATHLETIC TRAINER NF4.
This vacancy is also eligible for the following Employee Benefits:
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to a 5% employer match
NAF Pension Plan, employee contribution only 1% (May be eligible to buy -back military service time)
Medical and dental insurance
Inexpensive life insurance covers up to 3x your annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
Health Savings Account
Short Term Disability Insurance up to 60% of your salary
Federal Long-Term Care
Up to $3,000 a year for Tuition Assistance up to graduate level
Leave Donation Program for lifes emergencies
Immediate Annual and sick leave accrual
Major Duties
The Director of Athletic Training serves as the supervisory athletic trainer for the installation Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention Program. The purpose of this position is to oversee a full range of athletic training services and implement standardized clinical methodologies associated with athletic training to improve the readiness, lethality, and resilience of the total force across all domains of fitness-physical, mental spiritual, and social.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The incumbent oversees the execution of all aspects of the Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention Program portfolio including oversight of athletic training spaces and resources and is responsible for designing and implementing athletic training protocols and operating procedures related to athletic training services that align with policy.
Coordinates athletic training efforts across the installation at various locations to include competitive events and unit physical training sessions at the performance center or in the field. Integrates expertise with Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR) team to provide holistic interventions designed to keep Marines training within their unit or the ability to return to training to achieve operational physical readiness.
Participates in education activities by presenting appropriate classes, lectures, and hands-on demonstrations. Periodically evaluates and updates education materials for Marines and other authorized users.
Establishes streamlined protocols such as movement assessments, individual program outcomes tracking, and makes recommendations to modify the programs. Provides input on exercise facility requirements, assists in the procurement of athletic training equipment, and makes recommendations for equipment replacement.
The incumbent manages the daily operations of the athletic training and recovery rooms, maintaining accurate clinical records, ensuring compliance with OPNAV Instructions and Marine Corps policies, and overseeing the athletic training budget.
The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the WARR Sports Medicine Program is in alignment with the OPNAV Instruction/ MCO 6400.2 regarding the certification process, and the development and sustainment of the Memorandum of Agreement between BUMED and Semper Fit, WARR.
Supervises employee(s) including performing duties of assigning and distributing work, coaching, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring employees; approving and disapproving leave, recommending and completing personnel actions, completing performance reviews, timekeeping, training employees, keeping abreast of and actively supporting the principles of the EEO program, and prevention of sexual harassment. Must be alert to alcohol abuse and take appropriate action.
Requires a valid drivers license. If located OCONUS, the incumbent must have a SOFA drivers license. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in Sports Medicine, Athletic Training or Physical Therapy from an accredited college or university Doctorate degree preferred AND three years of applicable experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach from Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association or National Strength and Conditioning Association is preferred. The incumbent must meet credentialing requirements IAW OPNAVINST/MCO 6400.2, ¿Scope, Limitations, Certification, Utilization, and Physician Oversight of Certified Athletic Trainers.¿ which requires the incumbent to possess and maintain certification as an athletic trainer from the National Athletic Trainers Associations Board of Certification Demonstrate knowledge of medical-based comprehensive preventative services of care in six domains of clinical practice: prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, reconditioning, administration, and professional responsibility. Knowledge of physical therapeutic concepts and methodologies to provide secondary and tertiary intervention protocols according to the condition of the client with or at risk for physical disabilities neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunction. Working knowledge of Marine Corps directives and policies related to physical performance operational readiness. Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and kinesiology. Knowledge and ability to conduct immediate clinical evaluations of injuries and illnesses sustained in athletics and the ability to provide first aid and emergency care. Knowledge of athletic trainer competencies such as prevention and the referral processes associated with athletic injuries or illnesses; first aid and emergency care; rehabilitation and reconditioning; counseling and guidance for sports participants. Knowledge and skill to assess and gather medical information and health history. Knowledge of the procedures required for situations that require physician guidance or additional medical interventions. Sufficient knowledge and ability to build interpersonal relationships and social sensitivity such that the incumbent can relate to the military population in a diverse environment.
This position has been designated as a position of trust. The incumbent must be eligible for an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI/ Tier 3) background investigation. Appointment and continued employment are subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
STEP 1 - College Transcript(s) or Education Certificate(s), (REQUIRED IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY) A degree from an accredited college/university may be used to qualify for this position, or in combination with experience, as noted in the minimum qualification section of this announcement. If using education to qualify, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, or a copy of your degree as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org to be considered. Applications received without appropriate documentation will be ineligible for consideration.
STEP 2 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under My Job Applications https://careers.usmc-mccs.org.
Selective Service Registration: If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and are at least 18 years of age, government employment requires that you must register with the Selective Service System, unless you meet certain exemptions. You must be able to show proof of registration or your exemption, as part of the required suitability background investigation.
NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or submitted is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify applications, resumes, or answers submitted by any applicant. To check the status of your application or to return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.
VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN THE MERIT STAFFING PROGRAM WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES.
Closing Statement
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENTS DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
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