Certified Athletic Trainer (POTFF)

Maximus Federal; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Maximus Federal seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer to deliver comprehensive sports medicine services for Special Operations Forces, focusing on injury mitigation, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation as part of an integrated performance team.

The role requires active U.S. citizenship and an eligible security clearance. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree or higher and a current NATA BOC certification with an active state license, and have experience working with high-performance athletes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training is required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Current NATA BOC certification is required.
• Current state license is required.

Responsibilities

• Support injury mitigation, evaluation, treatment and rehab for SOF personnel.
• Collaborate with medical staff to enhance quality of care and readiness.
• Lead and develop project teams to meet contract requirements and performance goals.
• Provide direction to team members and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist in policy development and process improvements for project operations.

Skills

Athletic training

Injury prevention

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training

Master’s degree in relevant field

NATA BOC certification

Job description

Description & RequirementsMaximus is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to provide comprehensive sports medicine services that optimize the mission readiness, longevity, and performance of Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel. This position supports injury mitigation, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation as part of an integrated human performance team. The Certified Athletic Trainer serves as an advisor on injury mitigation and rehabilitation and collaborates with medical personnel to enhance quality of care for Service Members and supported populations.U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required for contract performance.This position is pending upon contract award.Candidates should be able to support operations at one or more of the following locations: Phenix City, AL; Tucson, AZ; Coronado, Monterey, Oceanside, and San Diego, CA; Colorado Springs, CO; Washington, DC; Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Homestead, Key West, Niceville, Riverview, and Tampa, FL; Columbus and Savannah, GA; Clarksville and Louisville, KY; Slidell, LA; Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Picayune, MS; Clovis, NM; Fayetteville, Jacksonville and Spring Lake, NC; Arlington, Chesapeake, Dam Neck, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, VA; and Lakewood and Tacoma, WA.About the POTFF ProgramThe Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program supports U.S. Special Operations Forces (SOF) personnel and their families through an integrated, holistic approach to human performance, health, and readiness. The program brings together specialized professionals across physical, psychological, cognitive, social, and spiritual performance to strengthen resilience, optimize performance, and support long-term mission readiness and career longevity.Why Maximus?•️ Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You’ll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.Build Your Financial Future - Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.Generous Time Away From Work - Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Recognition That Matters - Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.Invest in Your Growth - Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.Employee Discounts & Perks - Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits.Wellness Programs & Resources - Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.Career Development Opportunities - Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Assists the leadership with the day-to-day running of the core functional areas to ensure compliance with the prime contract, all subsequent amendments, program business rules, as well as state and federal regulations.- Analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement and efficiencies- Participates with project and executive management to establish strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans- Assists the leadership in efforts to facilitate a functional, motivated, and cohesive project team- Directly supervises and manages key Project staff as determined by the leadership- Works with Project and executive management to develop, monitor and revise performance goals and objectives for the project and staff. Monitors achievement of those goals- Provides direction to team members and resolves problems in a timely and professional manner- Assists in the creation and implementation of innovative methodologies, process improvements and corrective action plans to continually streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality.- Develops, modifies, and executes project policies, ensuring all project team members comply- Meets all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position- Performs other duties as may be assigned by ManagementMinimum Requirements- Master's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.- Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice is required.- Education and licensure requirements are based on program contract requirements and are outlined in job posting- Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training required; master’s or clinical doctorate degree preferred.- Current state license required. Candidates residing in California or Hawaii, where state licensure is not required, are strongly encouraged to maintain a license from one of the other 48 states to meet this requirement.- Current NATA BOC certification as an Athletic Trainer required.- Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrable accumulated experience as an ATC with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT), USAF Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW), and/or SOF Operator levels.- Paid, full-time experience as government civilian or contract personnel at non-SOF Combat Arms, fixed-wing fighter units, U.S. Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F), or Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) units may count toward minimum qualification requirements when performed as a directly embedded, on-site staff member with the respective Army, Navy, Air Force, and/or Marine Corps entities.Preferred Qualifications- Experience in strength and conditioning, manual therapy, and dry needling is strongly recommended.EEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail].