Athletic Trainer

Quick Facts

• Role: Athletic Trainer for Semper Fit, Warrior Athlete Readiness and Resilience (WARR)
• Focus: Readiness, lethality, resilience, and musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) prevention and reduction

Description

This position serves as an Athletic Trainer for the Semper Fit WARR program to support Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) across physical, mental, spiritual, and social fitness domains. You will ensure athletic training modalities are provided to active-duty service members, families, and authorized users aboard the base, emphasizing primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention to reduce MSKI.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prevention, assessment, treatment, and reconditioning for athletic- and military-related injuries
• Implement structured program interventions and education aligned with policy and accreditation standards
• Apply clinical and non-clinical modalities and protocols (e.g., PNF, therapeutic exercise, reconditioning, recovery)
• Provide MSKI secondary and tertiary interventions (e.g., progressive resistance, open/closed chain kinetic exercise, manual therapy, hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, ultrasound, phonophoresis, iontophoresis, muscle stimulation)
• Provide emergency first aid, injury evaluation, and preliminary diagnosis including severity recognition
• Provide standardized injury prevention education in collaboration with embedded athletic trainers and Command staff
• Support Marine Corps sports programs; may travel to sports-related training camps and events as needed

Requirements

• One year of applicable experience in comprehensive preventative care across six clinical practice domains
• NATA Board of Certification athletic trainer credential (must be maintained) per OPNAVINST/MCO 6400.2
• Eligible for Tier 3 Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI) background investigation
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and kinesiology
• Ability to perform immediate clinical evaluations and provide first aid/emergency care
• Knowledge of athletic trainer competencies including prevention, referral processes, rehabilitation/reconditioning, and sports injury counseling
• Ability to assess and gather medical information and health history
• Knowledge of procedures that require physician guidance or additional medical interventions
• Ability to build interpersonal relationships and demonstrate social sensitivity with a diverse military population
• Male candidates born after Dec 31, 1959 must meet Selective Service registration requirements (or applicable exemption)

Benefits

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)
• Quality of work-life balance
• Marine Corps Exchange and base facility privileges