Injury Prevention Specialist

Strategic Resources; Fort Knox (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking Injury Prevention Specialists to support Army National Guard H2F Performance Teams. The IPS will design injury-prevention initiatives and implement assessments, training, and reconditioning education to improve Soldier readiness and performance.

The role collaborates with H2F professionals and unit medical personnel, travels to supported locations, and contributes to onboarding curricula and resource libraries for ongoing injury-prevention programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Master’s or Doctoral preferred in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, or Kinesiology.
• Athletic Trainer certification or Physical Therapist licensure highly desired.
• Post-graduate experience in injury-risk assessments and reconditioning for athletes or military personnel.
• Must maintain credentials, licenses, and certifications.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to travel for Army National Guard training.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and adapt injury-prevention assessments and reconditioning programs.
• Identify injury-risk factors and assess movement patterns.
• Develop resources on assessments, recovery techniques, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.
• Train Soldiers in evidence-based reconditioning and recovery skills.
• Support efforts to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk.
• Improve return-to-duty readiness for Soldiers after injury.
• Coordinate with HPT and unit medical personnel on programs.
• Coach and mentor H2F Integrators and medical personnel.
• Provide technical guidance on injury-risk assessment, reconditioning, and safety.
• Develop onboarding curricula, resource libraries, and reports.

Skills

Injury prevention

Movement assessment

Training delivery

Coaching Soldiers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Master's or Doctoral in Athletic Training or Physical Therapy

Job description

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Injury Prevention Specialist

Full-Time Professional Anchorage, AK, US

Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS)

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is an international, ISO 9001/20000/27001 Certified, CMMI Level 3 Rated full-service provider with more than 38 years’ experience in the Federal, military, and commercial marketplaces with a business line dedicated to providing Healthcare and Human Performance support services.

Overview: SRI is seeking Injury Prevention Specialists to support Army National Guard H2F Performance Teams. The IPS will design and implement injury-prevention initiatives focused on identifying musculoskeletal injury risk factors, assessing movement patterns, supporting safe training practices, providing reconditioning education, and improving Soldier readiness and performance. The position will work collaboratively with other H2F professionals and unit medical personnel to improve injury prevention and return-to-duty readiness.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and adapt multi-level injury-prevention assessments and reconditioning programs.
• Identify injury-risk factors and assess movement patterns.
• Develop resources addressing assessments, recovery techniques, rehabilitation, and reconditioning.
• Train Soldiers in evidence-based reconditioning and recovery skills.
• Support efforts to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk.
• Improve return-to-duty readiness for Soldiers returning from injury.
• Coordinate with HPT and unit medical personnel on reconditioning programs.
• Coach and mentor H2F Integrators and medical personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and hands-on training related to injury-risk assessment, reconditioning, exercise instruction, and safety.
• Develop and contribute to H2F onboarding curricula, resource libraries, mentorship packages, reports, and implementation strategies.
• Participate in HPT meetings, planning sessions, and working groups.
• Travel to supported Army National Guard locations and training events.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, or Kinesiology preferred.
• Certification as an Athletic Trainer or licensure as a Physical Therapist is highly desired.
• Additional injury-prevention/movement-assessment certifications preferred.
• Minimum of three years of relevant post-graduate experience providing injury-risk assessments, reconditioning education, and sports-performance enhancement services to athletes, military personnel, or other high-performing groups.
• Must maintain applicable professional credentials, licenses, and certifications.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing and able to work flexible schedules and travel in support of Army National Guard training requirements.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must meet applicable Tier 1 investigation requirements. Certain positions/locations may require Interim Secret or Secret eligibility as designated by the Government.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. SRI does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.