Athletic Trainer

Responsibilities

• Deliver prevention-focused care, acute injury management, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries in an active population.
• Collaborate daily with physical therapists, strength coaches, dietitians, cognitive/performance experts, and occupational therapists to develop integrated care and performance plans.
• Implement performance optimization strategies addressing the five domains of readiness: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual.
• Educate and support unit/organizational leaders with evidence-based strategies to reduce injuries, improve recovery, and enhance overall readiness and resilience.
• Use standardized data, tools, and outcome measures to track progress, identify trends, and refine performance and injury-prevention programs.
• Contribute to improvements in fitness test pass rates, physical performance, and resilience metrics through targeted programming and individualized interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation, comply with scope-of-practice and licensing regulations, and participate in quality and performance-improvement activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training or related field from a CAATE-accredited program.
• Passing score on the BOC exam for Athletic Trainers and active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Unrestricted state license/registration/certification as an Athletic Trainer in a U.S. jurisdiction (must obtain in-state license as part of onboarding).
• At least 2 years of relevant Athletic Training experience within the last 3 years.
• Experience working with highly active populations (e.g., military, high school, collegiate, professional sports, performing arts, or occupational health).
• U.S. citizenship and ability to successfully pass background check, drug screen, and medical/credentialing requirements (current physical and immunizations).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical skills in evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and communicate clearly with both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.
• Comfort working in dynamic, fast-paced, and field-based environments with shifting priorities.
• Data-informed decision-making and familiarity with basic outcome tracking and documentation systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and motivation to work with military/active adult populations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Hands-on engagement with participants during training, testing, and recovery activities.