Special Operations Certified Athletic Trainer (AFSOC GSU/Southern Pines, NC)

KBR•Fort Bragg, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to support the Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) contract at AFSOC GSU in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The position integrates physical, mental, and psychological wellness to optimize and sustain Special Operations Forces mission readiness, longevity, and performance through holistic, evidence-based human performance programs. The position offers relocation. Candidates joining KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before its planned January 2027 spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply. The Athletic Trainer provides human performance services within the National Athletic Trainers' Association scope of practice; advises program management on injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, bridging, administrative needs, and clinical practice; and collaborates with POTFF staff and medical personnel to support consistent, high-quality patient care. The role also includes clinical documentation, data collection and reporting, equipment and literature reviews, training development, fiscal planning input, and maintaining a safe and effective care environment. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, NATABOC certification, a current unrestricted U.S. license, and current NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification or the ability to obtain it within the first year. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold or be able to obtain a Secret or Top Secret clearance. At least five years of qualifying athletic training experience is required. The role involves physical activity in austere settings, including hiking over rough terrain and lifting or manipulating loads up to 25 kilograms.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must hold a Secret or Top Secret clearance, or be able to obtain a clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training.
NATABOC certified.
Must possess and maintain current NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification, or obtain it within the first year of employment.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted license from one of the 50 U.S. states or its territories and maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF where applicable.
At least five years of demonstrable accumulated experience as an Athletic Trainer with individual and groups of athletes at NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF Operator levels in the respective settings; continuous and sustained experience preferred.
Qualifying paid full-time Government civilian or contract work at U.S. Army and/or Marine Corps infantry units may count toward the experience requirement if gained within the most recent continuous three years as a directly embedded, on-site staff member.
Must be capable of training alongside SOF, hiking over rough terrain, functioning in austere environments, observing training evolutions, assisting with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and lifting or manipulating loads up to 25 kilograms.
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance and complete required training.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Athletic Training.
Prior military and/or SOF experience.
Experience in strength and conditioning.

Responsibilities

Provide human performance services within the Certified Athletic Trainer’s scope of practice as defined by NATA.
Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment, and braces to help prevent and treat injuries, including taping techniques within scope of practice.
Provide instruction and guidance within scope of practice.
Participate in periodic meetings to review patient care and identify opportunities for improvement; review information disseminated when meetings occur outside regular working hours.
Advise the Human Performance program Manager and/or Coordinator on injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, bridging, administration, supplies and equipment purchasing, and supplemental fiscal requests.
Collaborate across the Human Performance program to enhance patient care quality.
Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to keep human performance services current.
Participate in quarterly peer record reviews for non-privileged healthcare providers.
Attend and participate in meetings with POTFF staff and medical personnel as requested or required.
Assist with developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
Assist with developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines for consistent care across Human Performance Training Centers.
Assist in preparing short- and long-term fiscal plans and submit input to program management.
Develop and disseminate training materials as requested or required.
Ensure safe and effective operation of patient-care equipment and contribute to a safe working environment.
Attend required training and necessary conferences or courses for continuing education units needed to maintain certification.
Perform clinical and administrative tasks and other assigned tasks within the scope of the position.
Document care, work performed, utilization, referrals, and other required information in Military electronic health records and/or the Human Performance enterprise-wide database, as directed.
Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
Collect and report data requested by program management and required by USSOCOM headquarters and POTFF staff.
Use computers, software, and technologies as required by program management and USSOCOM headquarters and POTFF staff.
Comply with Safety, Health and Environmental and Quality Assurance plans, policies, and procedures; maintain regular and acceptable attendance; and complete required training.