Certified Athletic Trainer

Battelle Memorial Institute; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute is seeking a highly motivated full‑time Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to support the POTFF program for U.S. Special Operations Command.

The ATC will provide injury prevention, acute care, rehabilitation, and performance optimization for SOF personnel and Direct Combat Support staff, while collaborating with program leadership and medical personnel. Responsibilities include documentation in military EHR, equipment design, fiscal planning, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training is required.
• Current NATABOC certification is required.
• CSCS certification or ability to obtain within the first year is required.
• At least five years of demonstrable experience as an ATC with athletes, including SOF environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury prevention, acute care, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement services within ATC scope.
• Design and fabricate protective equipment to prevent injuries.
• Advise HP program leadership on clinical matters and participate in program meetings.
• Document care in Military EHR and related databases (GENESIS, SPEAR).
• Collaborate to improve patient care and ensure compliance with clinical guidelines.

Skills

NATABOC certification

CSCS certification

Athletic training experience

SOF experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

Master’s degree in athletic training (preferred)

Job description

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi‑national corporation, a small start‑up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

The Health Research and Analytics (HRA) business line is seeking a highly motivated, full‑time Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) to join our team in support of our government customer, U.S. Special Operations Command. This position will play a critical role in advancing the Preservation of the Forces and Family (POTFF) program, which is dedicated to optimizing and sustaining the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Through integrated and holistic human performance initiatives, POTFF strengthens both the Forces and their families, ensuring comprehensive support for those who serve. As an ATC, you will contribute to impactful research and analytics that drive evidence‑based decision‑making and enhance the effectiveness of these vital programs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of SOF personnel and their families while working in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment.

The position supports the POTFF Human Performance (HP) program by providing comprehensive injury prevention, acute care, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement services for SOF personnel, with a focus on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support staff. Responsibilities include delivering and documenting care within the ATC’s scope of practice, designing protective equipment, advising program leadership on clinical and administrative matters, collaborating to improve patient care, and ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and documentation standards. The ATC will participate in program meetings, assist with training and fiscal planning, maintain equipment safety, and perform additional clinical and administrative duties as assigned by the HP program Manager or Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Function across the spectrum of the HP program by providing and facilitating injury prevention, basic acute care, effective rehabilitative care, and performance enhancement

• Provide and perform the following services in support of POTFF’s HP program for SOF personnel, with priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:

• Provide HP services within the ATC’s scope of practice as defined by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)

• 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

• Participate in periodic meetings to review the care provided to patients to identify opportunities for improvement. If not present, review meeting notes/information.

• Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and bridging

• Serve as an advisor to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator for administrative matters, purchasing supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests

• Collaborate throughout the HP program to enhance the quality of patient care delivered

• Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure HP stays current with the provision of care

• Participate in quarterly peer record reviews for non‑privileged healthcare providers

• Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required

• Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and updating criteria‑based job descriptions and performance standards

• Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing and maintaining clinical practice guidelines to ensure consistency of care across all Human Performance Training Centers (HPTCs)

• Assist with the preparation of short and long‑term fiscal plans

• Submit input to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator

• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator

• Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used for patient care and contributes to a safe working environment

• Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions

• Perform clinical and administrative tasks assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator

• Document care provided, work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the Military’s Electronic Health Record, e.g., GENESIS and/or the HP Enterprise‑wide database, i.e., SPEAR, as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator, USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff.

• Perform other tasks, within the scope of the ATC position description, as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator

• Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff

• Utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator, USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training

• Possess NATABOC certification

• Current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or ability to obtain the certification within the first year of employment

• At least five years of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) as an ATC with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings

• Ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions and the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms

• Possess a valid, unrestricted license from one of the 50 United States or its territories

• Maintain credentialing requirements in good standing at a local MTF

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in athletic training

• Experience in the field of strength and conditioning

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well‑being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in‑office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in‑office days, dependent on team and position needs.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work‑life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender‑affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry‑leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Partner with world‑class experts in a collaborative environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran‑status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle’s Legal Department.

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