Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top Secret
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:Healthcare Services
Job Qualifications:Skills:Athletic Training, Clinical Practice, Injury Prevention, Performance Improvements, Rehabilitation
Certifications:None
Experience:5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:Yes
Job Description:The Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive injury mitigation, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation services to support mission readiness, performance, and longevity. The ATC functions as an integral member of the Human Performance team and serves as a subject-matter expert in sports medicine, injury mitigation, athlete preparation, and return-to-duty pathways. The role includes direct care delivery, training support, equipment preparation, and coordination between rehabilitation and strength & conditioning services.
HOW AN ATHLETIC TRAINER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:- Function across the spectrum of the POTFF program under the supervision of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Physical Therapist, by providing and facilitating injury mitigation, (mitigation, examination, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute or chronic injuries and medical conditions)
- Athletic Trainers are the Bridge Coordinator, responsible for bridging clients between rehab and strength and conditioning services until the client has no medical restrictions and can participate in strength and conditioning services without limitations.
- Provide human performance services within the ATC's scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers.
- Design and fabricate protective pads, equipment, and braces to help prevent and treat injuries, including the use of taping techniques within the ATC's scope of practice.
- Provide instruction and guidance within the ATC's scope of practice.
- Serve as an advisor to the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to injury mitigation, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree (Master's or Clinical Doctorate degree preferred) in Athletic Training, state license, and shall be NATABOC certified.
- Minimum of five (5) years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience as an ATC with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT), USAF Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW), and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
CLEARANCE: Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.
LOCATION: Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES
This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Travel Required:Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:Onsite
Work Location:USA FL Hurlburt Field
Additional Work Locations:USA FL Fort Walton Beach
Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
