Athletic Trainer

Quick Facts

• Role: Athletic Trainer

Description

Provide athletic training services to active-duty Marines, including injury prevention, assessment, emergency first aid, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and recovery for military and sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. Develop and implement injury prevention and recovery programs aligned to professional standards, clinical protocols, and accreditation requirements, and document assessments and care for continuity. Support Marine Corps physical training and sports programs during training sessions, field exercises, and events.

Responsibilities

• Conduct injury evaluations, initial examinations, preliminary diagnoses, and emergency first aid; determine injury severity and provide appropriate treatment within athletic training scope

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

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

• Document assessments, treatments, and follow-up care per Branch Medical Clinic requirements

• 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 professional organizations and interdisciplinary teams

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

• Participate in advisory boards and initiatives supporting Marine Corps injury prevention and human performance

Requirements

• One year of applicable experience demonstrating knowledge of medical-based comprehensive preventative services across prevention, clinical evaluation/diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, reconditioning, administration, and professional responsibility

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

• Eligible for ANACI/Tier 3 background investigation with favorable security adjudication

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and kinesiology; immediate injury/illness evaluation and first aid/emergency care capability

• Working knowledge of Marine Corps directives and policies related to physical performance operational readiness

• Knowledge and ability to assess/gather medical information and health history; assess situations requiring physician guidance

• Sufficient interpersonal skills to relate to the military population in a diverse environment

Benefits

• Stability of Federal Civilian Service

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefits package and quality of work-life balance

• Marine Corps Exchange and base facility privileges

• Federal benefits eligibility depends on the specific position type