Athletic Trainer NF4

U.S. Marine Corps•Norfolk County, VA

11h

About The Position

The Athletic Trainer supports the Semper Fit WARR program by improving Total Force readiness and reducing musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs). The role provides athletic training services to active-duty personnel, family members, and other authorized installation users in support of Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF). Services include injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and recovery, delivered using evidence-based methods and established professional standards under clinical oversight. The position also supports physical training, strength and conditioning, field exercises, installation and All-Marine sports, and related camps or events; travel may be required. The Athletic Trainer educates the installation community on injury prevention and safe physical performance, documents care according to Branch Medical Clinic directives, advises supervisors on sports medicine and injury management, and coordinates with relevant military, medical, fitness, and professional organizations. The role requires maintaining treatment supplies and sanitary areas and protecting confidential information under applicable privacy requirements. This is a position of trust. The incumbent must meet applicable credentialing requirements, maintain athletic trainer certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification, and be eligible for an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI/Tier 3) background investigation. Appointment and continued employment depend on favorable adjudication of the security investigation.

Requirements

At least one year of relevant experience in prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, reconditioning, administration, and professional responsibility.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, therapeutic concepts, rehabilitation methods, and emergency care.
Ability to evaluate injuries and illnesses, obtain medical histories, provide first aid, manage referrals, and recognize when physician involvement is required.
Knowledge of Marine Corps physical-performance and operational-readiness policies.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to serve a diverse military population.
Meet OPNAVINST/MCO 6400.2 credentialing requirements.
Maintain athletic trainer certification through the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification.
Be eligible for an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI/Tier 3) background investigation; appointment and continued employment are subject to favorable adjudication.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages; resumes exceeding two pages will not be referred.

Nice To Haves

Strength and conditioning certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC) or National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS).
Collegiate or high school athletic experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver evidence-based injury prevention, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, reconditioning, and recovery services under professional standards and clinical oversight.
Provide emergency first aid, initial examinations, preliminary injury assessments, and referrals when physician guidance or additional medical care is required.
Support physical training, strength and conditioning, field exercises, installation sports, All-Marine sports, and related camps or events; travel may be required.
Educate service members, staff, and the installation community on MSKI prevention, emergency care, recovery, and safe physical performance.
Document assessments, treatment, follow-up care, diagnoses, contributing factors, and outcomes according to Branch Medical Clinic directives.
Provide physician-referred clinical treatment to adult family members.
Advise supervisors on injury management, sports medicine, environmental risks, and program measures of effectiveness and performance.
Coordinate with military, medical, fitness, and professional organizations to align MCTF and WARR methods with mission requirements.
Maintain supplies, equipment, and sanitary treatment areas.
Protect proprietary, privileged, and confidential information in accordance with the Privacy Act, HIPAA, and DoD requirements, and immediately report unauthorized disclosures.
Participate in advisory boards, working groups, and collaborations supporting prevention and human performance initiatives, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.