Athletic Trainer

Maximus is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive sports medicine services that optimize the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel. This position supports injury mitigation, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation as part of an integrated human performance team.

About the Role

The Certified Athletic Trainer serves as an advisor on injury mitigation and rehabilitation and collaborates with medical personnel to enhance quality of care for Service Members and supported populations. Candidates residing in or near the following locations are strongly preferred: Camp Lejeune, NC; Coronado, CA; Fort Benning, GA; Fort Bragg, NC; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Carson, CO; Hurlburt Field, FL; or Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance. This position is pending upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Assists leadership with the day-to-day running of core functional areas to ensure compliance with the prime contract, amendments, program business rules, and state/federal regulations.
• Analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement and efficiencies.
• Participates with project and executive management to establish strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans.
• Assists leadership in facilitating a functional, motivated, and cohesive project team.
• Directly supervises and manages key project staff as determined by leadership.
• Works with project and executive management to develop, monitor, and revise performance goals and objectives for the project and staff, and monitors achievement of those goals.
• Provides direction to team members and resolves problems in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists in creating and implementing innovative methodologies, process improvements, and corrective action plans to streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality.
• Develops, modifies, and executes project policies, ensuring compliance among all team members.
• Meets all standards established for the position as outlined in annual performance criteria and bonus templates.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Operates across the POTFF program under the supervision of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Physical Therapist by providing and facilitating injury mitigation, examination, treatment, and rehabilitation for emergent, acute, or chronic injuries and medical conditions.
• Serves as the Bridge Coordinator, bridging clients between rehabilitation and strength and conditioning services until the client has no medical restrictions.
• Provides human performance services within the Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC).
• Designs and fabricates protective pads, equipment, and braces, including taping techniques within the ATC scope of practice.
• Provides instruction and guidance within the ATC scope of practice.
• Advises the POTFF or Physical Domain Manager and/or Coordinator on injury mitigation, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging.
• Documents services in required human performance enterprise-wide platforms, including HPDMS and the Electronic Health Record, as directed by USSOCOM Directive 10-12 and applicable local requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned through local leadership when documented and approved by local POTFF leadership.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice is required (based on program contract requirements).
• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required; master’s or clinical doctorate degree preferred.
• Current state license required (candidates in California or Hawaii, where state licensure is not required, are strongly encouraged to maintain a license from another state).
• Current NATA BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrable experience as an ATC with individual athletes and groups at the NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT), USAF Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW), and/or SOF Operator levels.
• Paid, full-time experience as government civilian or contract personnel at non-SOF Combat Arms, fixed-wing fighter units, U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F), or Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units may count toward minimum qualification requirements when performed as a directly embedded, on-site staff member.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in strength and conditioning, manual therapy, and dry needling is strongly recommended.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance.
• Robust health and insurance benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA.
• Life insurance and discounts on auto, home, renters, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Generous time off, including PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and short/long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Employee recognition platform to celebrate achievements.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education and professional development.
• Exclusive employee discounts and perks.
• Wellness programs and resources for overall health.
• Career development opportunities through training, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning.
• Licensure and certification support, including coverage for renewal costs.

Pay

Annual salary range: $88,000 – $189,200. Compensation is based on job location, education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel, external market analysis, and internal value alignment. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. Benefits such as health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off are also provided.