Athletic Trainer NF4

Duties

INTRODUCTION

This Athletic Trainer supports the Semper Fit WARR program by improving Total Force readiness and reducing musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs). The position provides athletic training services to active-duty personnel, family members, and other authorized installation users in support of Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF).

MAJOR DUTIES

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

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 the ability to serve a diverse military population.
• Strength and conditioning certification through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC) or National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) is preferred.
• Collegiate or high school athletic experience is preferred.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Must meet OPNAVINST/MCO 6400.2 credentialing requirements and maintain athletic trainer certification through the National Athletic Trainers¿ Association Board of Certification.

This position has been designated as a position of trust. The incumbent must be eligible for an Access National Agency Check and Inquiries (ANACI/ Tier 3) background investigation. Appointment and continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of the security investigation.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Site/Pages/No-Fear-Act.aspx

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.

*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

*Resume that does not exceed 2 pages

**IMPORTANT: To align with the Merit Hiring Plan, Federal Agencies will not accept resumes that exceed two pages. Accordingly, the NAF HRO will only consider resumes that are two pages or fewer. Resumes exceeding this limit will not be referred and will be deemed ineligible for consideration.

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN TIME (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.