Athletic Trainer

About the role

The Athletic Trainer (AT) will provide performance enhancement, tailored strength and conditioning, preventive maintenance, and referrals to next-level medical care when needed. Responsibilities include initial evaluation, designing individual training programs, establishing records for all fighter aircrew personnel, and delivering prehabilitative services to strengthen the core musculoskeletal (MSK) system and enhance resistance to neck and back injury. The AT will also help design an MSK strengthening and healthy lifestyle education program as part of an overall health maintenance program to improve injury resistance, advise unit commanders and individuals on injury prevention, and identify opportunities for improvement. The AT will develop protocols and standard operating procedures (SOP) for fitness programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and design individualized training programs for fighter aircrew personnel
• Establish and maintain records for all fighter aircrew personnel
• Provide prehabilitative services to strengthen the core musculoskeletal system and reduce risk of neck and back injury
• Design and implement MSK strengthening and healthy lifestyle education programs
• Advise unit commanders and individuals on injury prevention strategies
• Identify opportunities for improvement and develop fitness-related protocols and SOPs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry; test pilot/astronaut; or similar high-performance man-machine environment
• Must show recency within the last 2 years consistent with DHA PM
• Graduated from an Athletic Training Education Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Athletic Training, Health Profession, or Physical Education-related discipline
• Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) certification
• Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training

Security Requirement

Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $55,000 to $58,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on skills, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families
• Basic life insurance plus short- and long-term disability for the employee
• Company 401k plan with employee enrollment option
• Accrued paid time off and holidays
• Additional voluntary supplemental insurance plans