Athletic Trainer

Planned Systems International; Daleville (AL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cognito Systems is seeking certified Athletic Trainers to join the U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program at Fort Rucker, Daleville, AL.

You will work on-site as part of an interdisciplinary team to support soldier readiness through prevention, acute injury management, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries. As a key contributor to the H2F initiative, you will apply evidence-based strategies across physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual domains, aiming to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Graduate from CAATE accredited program.
• BOC certification required.
• NPI required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, cognitive performance experts, and occupational therapists.
• Deliver prevention-focused care, acute injury management, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries.
• Engage in performance optimization addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual domains.
• Support leaders with strategies to reduce injuries, promote recovery, and enhance readiness.
• Use CIMT-developed tools to track and improve performance outcomes.
• Improve soldier performance and ACFT pass rates.

Skills

Athletic Training experience

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CAATE accreditation

BOC certification

NPI

Job description

Cognito Systems, a Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture between QuarterLine Consulting Services and Resolution Think. Our mission is to support the health and readiness of those who serve our nation.

Cognito Systems, is looking for dedicated certified Athletic Trainers to join the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program at Ft. Rucker in Daleville, AL.

This is more than just an athletic training role, it’s an opportunity to be part of the Army’s largest human performance optimization initiative. As a key member of an interdisciplinary team, you’ll help drive real outcomes, including a 23% increase in Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) pass rates, reduced musculoskeletal injuries, and improvements in behavioral health. Launched in 2018 and scaled across brigades beginning in 2020, H2F has already been implemented in 45 active-duty brigades, with full expansion to 110 brigades expected in the coming years.

Role And Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities

As an Athletic Trainer supporting the H2F initiative, you will:

• Work collaboratively with a diverse team that may include physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, cognitive performance experts, and occupational therapists.
• Contribute to soldier readiness by delivering prevention-focused care, acute injury management, and rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries.
• Engage in performance optimization strategies that address the five H2F readiness domains: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, and spiritual.
• Support unit leaders with evidence-based strategies to reduce injuries, promote recovery, and enhance overall unit readiness.
• Leverage data and tools developed by the Center for Initial Military Training (CIMT) to track and improve performance outcomes.
• Serve as a key player in improving soldier performance, ACFT pass rates , and resilience across the force.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree.
• Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Passing score from the BOC for the Athletic Trainer. National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Certification: Unrestricted state license/registration/certification in any of the 49 regulated states, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the US Virgin Islands to provide health care within the scope of practice for Athletic Trainers per state practice acts.
• Experience: Two years of relevant Athletic Training work experience within the last three years. Experience working with active populations (e.g. military, high school, collegiate, professional sports, performing arts, occupational health).
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship.
• Credentialing: Ability to pass background check and drug screen. Current physical and immunizations.

Physical Demands

• The role is dynamic and on-site, requiring adaptability in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment. Duties and priorities may shift throughout the workday, and interaction with soldiers during training or recovery is hands-on and proactive. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds and spend time on feet, in the elements, while carrying supplies.

Why Join Us?

Join a team that's leading the charge in revolutionizing Army fitness and wellness. The H2F program is already making measurable improvements in soldier health, from injury reduction to enhanced performance — and you can be a vital part of that impact.

Company Benefits

• paid leave
• options for employer sponsored group medical
• dental
• vision
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• life insurance
• AD&D coverage
• legal services
• identity theft
• accident insurance
• Flexible spending account
• health saving account options
• company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested
• We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

EEO Commitment

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and /or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail] , or by dialing 703-575-8400.