Athletic Trainer

Planned Systems International; Saint Robert (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid leave

Health insurance options

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

Planned Systems International is seeking a dedicated Athletic Trainer for a key role in the U.S. Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness program at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. This position demands collaboration with diverse professionals to enhance soldier performance and readiness through targeted injury management and rehabilitation.

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree and relevant athletic training experience, with duties including proactive interactions with soldiers and performance optimization strategies. Benefits include a competitive compensation package, paid leave, and educational growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant Athletic Training work experience within the last three years.
• Unrestricted state license/registration/certification to provide health care for Athletic Trainers.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a diverse team including physical therapists and coaches.
• Contribute to soldier readiness by delivering prevention-focused care.
• Support unit leaders with evidence-based strategies to reduce injuries.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Injury management

Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal injuries

Performance optimization strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate from CAATE accredited program

Job description

Cognito Systems, a joint venture with Planned Systems International (PSI), is looking for a dedicated and skilled Athletic Trainer to join the U.S. Army’s rapidly expanding Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO (130 miles west of St. Louis). 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.

Essential Functions And Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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).
• 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. Athletic trainers will be required to obtain in‑state licensure as part of the onboarding process.
• 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).
• U.S. Citizenship.
• 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.

Company Benefits

PSI offers full‑time, benefit‑eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, options for employer‑sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre‑tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The 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.