Injury Prevention Specialist

SCT • Arlington, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

SCT seeks an experienced Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team services. The IPS supports Soldier readiness by designing, coordinating, and evaluating injury prevention initiatives that reduce musculoskeletal injuries and improve overall readiness and performance. The role works directly with Soldiers, unit leaders, other H2F Performance Team specialists, and unit medical personnel to identify injury risk factors, assess movement patterns, reinforce safe training practices, and develop reconditioning programs for Soldiers returning from injury. The IPS also coaches and mentors unit H2F-Integrators and medical personnel to strengthen the unit’s ability to assess injury risk and sustain safe, effective training.

The position is primarily on-site at the government location in Arlington, Virginia, with occasional travel to unit training events, workshops, and other functions. Occasional telework may be authorized, subject to government approval. The position requires schedule flexibility, including evenings and weekends, to support ARNG weekend unit assemblies, annual training periods, and other scheduled events.

The anticipated annual salary range is $75,000 to $85,000. Final compensation depends on qualifications, experience, skills, and applicable contractual requirements. SCT offers eligible full-time employees medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance options; paid time off and holidays; and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant postgraduate experience providing injury risk assessments, reconditioning education, and sports performance enhancement services to athletes, military personnel, or other high-performing groups.
• Maintain all required professional credentials, licenses, and certifications throughout employment.
• Possess a valid Class C operator’s permit or driver’s license.
• Be able to become licensed to operate GSA fleet vehicles and commercial rental vehicles within 180 days of employment.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support ARNG weekend unit assemblies, annual training periods, and other scheduled events.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, or Kinesiology.
• Certification as an Athletic Trainer or licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Sports performance certifications.
• Additional injury prevention certifications in movement assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and adapt injury prevention assessments and reconditioning programs for Soldiers across low to high levels of injury risk.
• Identify injury risk factors, assess movement patterns, and support training practices that reduce musculoskeletal injuries.
• Develop and maintain a database of resources and educational materials covering assessments, recovery techniques, and rehabilitation guides.
• Train Soldiers in evidence-based reconditioning and recovery skills to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk and support return to duty following injury.
• Coordinate with H2F Performance Team specialists and unit medical personnel to develop and oversee reconditioning programs for Soldiers returning from injury.
• Coach and mentor unit H2F-Integrators and medical personnel through technical guidance and hands-on training to improve injury risk assessment and unit readiness.
• Provide documented mentorship to at least 80 percent of designated H2F Integration Teams each quarter.
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable Army H2F standards, doctrine, and regulations, including FM 7-22, the Army Fitness Test, AR 600-9, and AR 350-1.
• Maintain professional communication with unit leadership, Government representatives, and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to plan eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level