Athletic Trainer (AT)

Job Description

The Athletic Trainer (AT) serves as a member of the Human Performance Team responsible for enhancing Soldier readiness, reducing injury risk, and improving physical performance through evidence-based injury prevention, movement optimization, and reconditioning programs. The Athletic Trainer provides musculoskeletal injury risk assessments, develops individualized corrective exercise and reconditioning plans, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to support operational readiness and performance optimization for military personnel and other tactical populations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive musculoskeletal and movement assessments to identify injury risk factors and performance limitations. Develop and implement individualized injury prevention, corrective exercise, and reconditioning programs designed to enhance Soldier readiness and physical performance. Provide education and instruction on injury prevention strategies, movement mechanics, mobility, recovery techniques, and performance enhancement practices. Perform functional movement screenings and biomechanical evaluations to identify deficits impacting operational performance. Monitor participant progress and modify intervention plans based on assessment findings and performance outcomes. Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Registered Dietitians, Cognitive Performance Specialists, and medical providers to develop integrated performance enhancement strategies. Support return-to-duty and return-to-performance programs by assisting personnel recovering from injury through structured reconditioning protocols. Maintain accurate documentation, records, reports, and performance metrics in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and contract requirements. Deliver group instruction, workshops, and educational briefings on injury prevention, physical readiness, recovery strategies, and human performance optimization. Participate in field train