Athletic Trainer

Resolution Think•Ozark, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Resolution Think, LLC, a joint venture partner of Cognito Systems, LLC, is hiring a full-time certified Athletic Trainer at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The role supports soldier readiness and the ability to perform warrior tasks and battle drills required for brigade mission readiness. As part of the Holistic Health and Fitness Performance Team, the Athletic Trainer serves as the brigade’s principal advisor and develops a comprehensive, periodized education and services program synchronized with battalion training calendars. The program includes acute care, injury control, reconditioning, and performance optimization. The Athletic Trainer provides forward musculoskeletal care, early medical intervention, injury prevention, and performance optimization across fitness centers, unit and administrative areas, outdoor and field training environments, ranges, and the Soldier Performance Readiness Center. Treatment is subject to the supervision of a privileged government healthcare provider. The role requires maintaining current professional credentials, participating in education and training, and adapting to changing schedules and field conditions. The position is based at Fort Rucker, AL, and is expected to work a 40-hour week or 80 hours over a two-week period, generally Monday through Friday, with some services scheduled outside normal hours and on weekends. Overtime payment is not authorized.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.
Graduation from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Unrestricted state license, registration, or certification to practice as an Athletic Trainer in a regulated jurisdiction listed in the posting: one of the 49 regulated states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
National Provider Identifier (NPI).
At least two years of relevant Athletic Trainer work experience within the last three years post-BOC.
Demonstrated experience working with high school, collegiate, or professional sports, military, performing arts, and/or occupational health.
Relevant experience developing and executing task- and environment-specific functional injury control and health/well-being programs for groups of athletes.
Current Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers and Automated External Defibrillator certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; certification cards must display the applicable organization’s emblem.
U.S. citizenship, as required by federal contract requirements.
Ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20 kilograms (45 pounds), and to maintain this ability.
Ability to hike austere terrain while carrying necessary supplies on occasion.
Effective English oral and written communication skills.
Initiative, strong interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity when interacting with diverse Soldiers.
Ability to operate a computer using Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.
Meet applicable federal contract, client, and site-access requirements, including required pre-employment screening, credentialing, and suitability requirements following a conditional offer, as permitted by law.
Maintain current certification and licensing requirements applicable to the role and state board, and keep CAF documentation up to date.

Nice To Haves

Past staff administration or management experience; sound management qualities are expected.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned units at brigade, battalion, or company level.
Provide forward musculoskeletal care, early medical intervention, injury prevention, and performance optimization services in fitness centers, unit and administrative areas, outdoors, ranges, field training environments, and the Soldier Performance Readiness Center.
Ensure medical treatment provided is subject to the supervision of a privileged government healthcare provider.
Observe brigade- and subordinate-unit training events, including shooting ranges, obstacle courses, and combative training.
On occasion, hike through austere environments and terrain while carrying a backpack with necessary supplies; this occurs less than 20% of the time.
Maintain current Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers, including Automated External Defibrillator certification, from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, with trainees, staff, and other Athletic Trainers.
Use Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel.
Participate in Government-based education and installation in-service training as mandated.
Complete continuing education to meet Athletic Trainer license or certification renewal requirements.
Maintain current certification and licensing requirements applicable to the role and state board, and keep CAF documentation up to date.
Work a 40-hour workweek and/or 80 hours within a two-week period to accommodate training schedules; schedules may vary and include some weekends or hours outside normal operations.