Athletic Trainer-Army Reserve H2F (NJ, Joint Base MDL)

About the role

Interactive Government Holdings (IGH) is seeking qualified, trained and capable individuals to serve as Athletic Trainers for the Army Reserve Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team. The Athletic Trainer supports U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and leaders by delivering evidence‑informed injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, education, and human‑performance services. Working as part of an interdisciplinary readiness team, the contractor helps reduce preventable musculoskeletal injuries, improve safe participation in physical training, and support Soldier readiness in accordance with the contract, applicable laws, professional standards, and Army policies. The position is located at New Jersey – Lead ARS (Joint Base MDL) (VST).

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge of current Army standards, doctrine, and regulations related to H2F, including but not limited to FM 7-22, the Army Fitness Test (AFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT), AR 600-9 (The Army Body Composition Program), and AR 350-1 (Army Training and Leader Development).
• Collaborate as a cohesive, interdisciplinary team to provide holistic and integrated H2F support, ensuring that all domain programming is synchronized.
• Actively participate in required meetings, planning sessions, and working groups with Government personnel to synchronize HPT efforts with the unit Yearly Training Calendar (YTC).
• Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with unit leadership, the COR, and other stakeholders.
• Collect and provide accurate data for all required reports and deliverables, ensuring timely submission.
• Maintain all professional credentials, licensures, and certifications required for the position at no cost to the Government and in accordance with DHAPM 6025.13, Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System (MHS), volume 4 Credentialing and Privileging.
• Complete all mandatory Government training (e.g., Antiterrorism Level 1, OPSEC, Cybersecurity Awareness, HIPAA, Combatting Trafficking in Persons) within the specified timeframes.
• Adhere to all applicable DOD, DHA and Army instructions, policy manuals, regulations, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the highest professional ethical standards.
• Perform pre‑approved travel to support unit training events, workshops, and other H2F functions; submit pre‑approval requests with estimated costs and itineraries to the COR at least ten (10) business days in advance and provide trip reports or After‑Action Reviews (AARs) upon return.
• Conduct recurring knowledge transfer and train Government‑designated personnel to maintain and use contractor‑developed strategies, curricula, and resource materials.
• Maintain current editable native source files, supporting documentation, and version histories in the Government‑designated repository.
• Program Development & Education: Design, implement, and adapt multi‑level injury prevention assessments and educational reconditioning guidelines for unit leadership; develop and maintain a database of resources and education for different assessments, recovery techniques, and rehabilitation guides.
• Training & Coaching: Train Soldiers in evidence‑based reconditioning and recovery skills to reduce MSKI risk and improve return to duty for Soldiers returning from injury.
• Integration & Mentorship: Coordinate closely with the HPT and unit medical personnel to develop and educate unit leaders on H2F doctrinal reconditioning principles; coach and mentor unit HITs and medical personnel, providing technical guidance and hands‑on training to improve their ability to assess injury risk and improve unit readiness.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field. A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or Kinesiology is preferred.
• Credentials: Certification as an Athletic Trainer or Licensed as a Physical Therapist is required. Sports performance certifications or further injury prevention certifications in movement assessments are preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years, in the last four (4) years, post‑graduation, of relevant experience providing injury risk assessments, educational reconditioning, and sports performance enhancement services to athletes, military personnel, or other high‑performing groups.
• License: Contract workers requiring licensure shall have and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license specific to the position (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) in one of the 50 US States and/or territories. The healthcare provider’s license(s) must remain current, valid, and unrestricted throughout the duration of the contract worker performance on the contract. The DHA PM 6025.13, vol 4, is the governing directive for all licensure, registration, and certification. Contract workers under a non‑personal services arrangement requiring licensure are not afforded licensure portability and shall maintain a license in the U.S. State/Territory they are providing services per 10 USC 10