Athletic Trainer-Army Reserve H2F

Appone; Joint Base MDL - Lakehurst (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH) is seeking a qualified Athletic Trainer to support Army Reserve Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) at Joint Base MDL, New Jersey.

The role focuses on injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and performance education for Soldiers and leaders. The candidate will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, deliver evidence-based services, and maintain licensure and credentials while complying with Army policies and DHA guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training or related field required.
• Certification as an Athletic Trainer or Licensure as a Physical Therapist required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in injury risk assessments and performance enhancement.
• Experience with military personnel or high-performing groups preferred.
• Ability to collaborate in an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-informed injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, education, and human-performance services.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary readiness team to synchronize H2F programming.
• Participate in meetings and planning with Government personnel to align HPT with the YTC.
• Maintain professional credentials and comply with applicable policy manuals.
• Complete mandatory Government training within specified timeframes.

Skills

Injury risk assessments

Education reconditioning

Sports performance enhancement

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training

Master’s or Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Established in 2006, Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH) is a leading professional services and technology provider to the Federal Government. Our mission is to serve uniformed service members globally and their support systems locally. We utilize strategy, data science, and technology to make the programs we execute more efficient for the people our programs serve. IGH has a national and international program staff and a corporate headquarters located in Springfield, Virginia. We are proud of our ability to shape tomorrow while ensuring all active-duty personnel and reservists can carry out their critical missions and tasks today.

Job Description

Interactive Government Holdings (IGH) is seeking qualified, trained and capable individual to serve Athletic Trainers for the Army Reserve Holistic Health and Fitness Performance Team.

The Athletic Trainer supports U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and leaders by delivering evidence-informed injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, education, and human-performance services. Working as part of an interdisciplinary readiness team, the contractor helps reduce preventable musculoskeletal injuries, improve safe participation in physical training, and support Soldier readiness in accordance with the contract, applicable laws, professional standards, and Army policies.

Position Requirements

Major Responsibilities Include (not all inclusive)

• Maintain expert knowledge of current Army standards, doctrine, and regulations related to H2F, including but not limited to FM 7-22, the Army Fitness Test (AFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT), AR 600-9 (The Army Body Composition Program), and AR 350-1 (Army Training and Leader Development).
• Collaborate as a cohesive, interdisciplinary team to provide holistic and integrated H2F support, ensuring that all domain programming is synchronized.
• Actively participate in required meetings, planning sessions, and working groups with Government personnel to synchronize HPT efforts with the unit Yearly Training Calendar (YTC)
• Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with unit leadership, the COR, and other stakeholders.
• Collect and provide accurate data for all required reports and deliverables, ensuring timely submission. The specific timeframes for developing and submitting all educational materials and strategies are defined in the Deliverables schedule.
• Maintain all professional credentials, licensures, and certifications required for their position at no cost to the Government and in accordance with the Defense Health Agency Policy Manual (DHAPM) 6025.13, Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System (MHS), volume 4 Credentialing and Privileging.
• Complete all mandatory Government training (e.g., Antiterrorism Level 1, OPSEC, Cybersecurity Awareness, HIPAA, Combatting Trafficking in Persons) within the specified timeframes.
• Adhere to all applicable DOD, DHA and Army instructions, policy manuals, regulations, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the highest professional ethical standards.
• Perform pre-approved travel to support unit training events, workshops, and other H2F functions. Contractor personnel shall submit pre-approval requests, including estimated costs and itineraries, for all travel supporting the "39-Day" model to the COR at least ten (10) business days in advance. The Contractor shall provide trip reports or After-Action Reviews (AARs) upon return.
• Conduct recurring knowledge transfer and train Government-designated personnel to maintain and use contractor-developed strategies, curricula, and resource materials. Maintain current editable native source files, supporting documentation, and version histories in the Government-designated repository.

Program Development & Education

Design, implement, and adapt multi-level injury prevention assessments and educational reconditioning guidelines for unit leadership. Develop and maintain a database of resources and education for different assessments, recovery techniques, and rehabilitation guides.

Training & Coaching

Train Soldiers in evidence-based reconditioning and recovery skills to reduce MSKI risk and improve return to duty for Soldiers returning from injury.

Integration & Mentorship

Coordinate closely with the HPT and unit medical personnel to develop and educate unit leaders on H2F doctrinal reconditioning principles. Coach and mentor unit HITs and medical personnel, providing technical guidance and hands-on training to improve their ability to assess injury risk and improve unit readiness.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field. A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or Kinesiology is preferred.

Credentials

Certification as an Athletic Trainer or Licensed as a Physical Therapist is required. Sports performance certifications or further injury prevention certifications in movement assessments are preferred.

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years, in the last four (4) years, post-graduation, of relevant experience providing injury risk assessments, educational reconditioning, and sports performance enhancement services to athletes, military personnel, or other high-performing groups.

License

Contract workers requiring licensure shall have and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license specific to the position (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) in one of the 50 US States and/or territories. The healthcare provider’s license(s) must remain current, valid, and unrestricted throughout the duration of the contract worker performance on the contract. The DHA PM 6025.13, vol 4, is the governing directive for all licensure, registration, and certification. Contract workers under a non-personal services arrangement requiring licensure are not afforded licensure portability and shall maintain a license in the U.S. State/Territory they are providing services per 10 USC 1094 and the DHAPM 6025-13, Volume 4. This includes virtual services as well.

At Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH), health and safety play a vital role in our success. IGH’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Full-Time/Part-Time Contingent

Compensation

Position Athletic Trainer-Army Reserve H2F

Close Date

Open Date 9/29/2026

Location New Jersey - Lead ARS (Joint Base MDL) (VST)

About the Organization

Established in 2006, Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH) is a leading professional services and technology provider to the Federal Government. Our mission is to serve uniformed service members globally and their support systems locally. We utilize strategy, data science, and technology to make the programs we execute more efficient for the people our programs serve. IGH has a national and international program staff and a corporate headquarters located in Springfield, Virginia. We are proud of our ability to shape tomorrow while ensuring all active-duty personnel and reservists can carry out their critical missions and tasks today.

This position is currently accepting applications.