Athletic Trainer

Quick Facts

• Role: Athletic Trainer

• Focus: Injury prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery for military and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries

Description

Provide athletic training services to active-duty service members, supporting injury prevention, emergency care, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery for military and sports-related MSKI. Develop and implement injury prevention and recovery programs aligned with clinical protocols and accreditation requirements, and support Marine Corps training and athletic events. Document assessments and follow-up care in accordance with Branch Medical Clinic requirements and maintain compliance with Privacy Act, HIPAA, and DoD policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform injury evaluations, initial examinations, preliminary diagnoses, and emergency first aid within athletic trainer scope

• Develop and deliver therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and recovery programs

• Provide athletic training support during physical training, strength/conditioning, field exercises, and sporting events

• Deliver injury prevention education and recovery instruction to Marines, unit leadership, and the installation community

• Document assessments, treatments, and follow-up care to support continuity of care and injury mitigation

• Provide clinical treatment to adult family members when referred by a physician; recommend injury management strategies to supervisors and medical personnel

• Coordinate with military, medical, and interdisciplinary organizations to support sports medicine and human performance initiatives

• Monitor environmental risks and evaluate program effectiveness using performance measures and reporting

• Maintain athletic training equipment, supplies, and treatment spaces (inventory, sanitation, preventive maintenance)

• Safeguard confidential/protected health information in line with Privacy Act, HIPAA, and DoD requirements

• Participate in advisory boards and working groups; perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• 1 year of applicable experience across prevention, clinical evaluation/diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, reconditioning, administration, and professional responsibility

• Current/maintained athletic trainer certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (per OPNAVINST/MCO 6400.2)

• Eligible for Access NACI Tier 3 background investigation; subject to favorable security adjudication

• Knowledge and ability in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and kinesiology; ability to conduct immediate clinical evaluations and provide first aid/emergency care

• Knowledge of athletic trainer competencies including prevention and referral, first aid/emergency care, rehabilitation/reconditioning, counseling and guidance

• Ability to assess and gather medical information and health history

• Knowledge of procedures requiring physician guidance or additional medical interventions

• Interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse military population

• Provide required application documents and submit a resume no longer than 2 pages

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)

• Federal civilian service stability

• Quality of work-life balance

• Marine Corps Exchange and base facility privileges