Certified Athletic Trainer (CAT)

Goldbelt Apex, LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goldbelt Apex, LLC is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, rehabilitation support, and human performance services for Special Tactics personnel.

The role requires BOC certification, state licensure, CPR/BLS, and eligibility for a Secret Security Clearance. Occasional travel may be required in support of military training and mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Athletic Training required.
• BOC Certification (ATC) required.
• Current state licensure or ability to obtain it.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform injury evaluations and first-response care.
• Develop injury prevention programs.
• Support rehabilitation under Physical Therapist direction.
• Monitor athlete readiness and recovery.
• Assist with performance testing and data collection.
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care.
• Maintain documentation and reports.

Skills

Injury evaluation

Emergency response

Therapeutic exercise

Injury prevention

Rehabilitation support

Movement screening

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Sports medicine

Human performance

Orthopedic rehab

Return-to-duty

Emergency procedures

Military/tactical environment

Healthcare privacy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Athletic Training

BOC ATC

State licensure

CPR/BLS certification

Secret clearance eligibility

Job description

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary

The Certified Athletic Trainer will provide injury prevention, evaluation, emergency care, rehabilitation support, and human performance services to Special Tactics personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform injury evaluations and first-response care.
• Develop injury prevention programs.
• Support rehabilitation under Physical Therapist direction.
• Monitor athlete readiness and recovery.
• Assist with performance testing and data collection.
• Coordinate referrals and follow‑up care.
• Maintain documentation and reports.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Athletic injury evaluation and treatment
• Emergency injury response and first aid
• Therapeutic exercise development
• Injury prevention programming
• Rehabilitation support
• Functional movement screening
• Clinical documentation
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment
• Sports medicine and athletic training principles
• Human performance optimization
• Orthopedic injuries and rehabilitation
• Return‑to‑duty concepts
• Emergency medical procedures
• Military or tactical athlete environments (preferred)
• Healthcare regulations and patient privacy

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Athletic Training.
• BOC Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC).
• Current state licensure (or ability to obtain).
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 3 years of athletic training experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Occasional travel may be required in support of military training events, exercises, annual training, meetings, or other mission requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel as required in support of the contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Military or tactical athlete experience.
• CSCS certification.
• Experience with Special Operations or collegiate/professional athletics.
• Knowledge of Human Performance optimization.

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax‑deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.