Injury Prevention Specialist: Boost Soldier Readiness

SCT; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

SCT seeks an experienced Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard H2F services. The IPS designs, coordinates, and evaluates injury prevention initiatives to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and improve readiness.

They work with Soldiers, leaders, and medical personnel to assess risk and develop reconditioning programs, coaching H2F‑Integrators and staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science (Master’s preferred) and at least 3 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, or Kinesiology preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant postgraduate experience providing injury risk assessments and reconditioning education.

Responsibilities

• Design injury prevention assessments and reconditioning programs for Soldiers across levels of injury risk.
• Identify injury risk factors and support training practices to reduce injuries.
• Develop and maintain a resources database with assessments and rehabilitation guides.
• Train Soldiers in evidence‑based reconditioning and recovery skills.
• Coordinate with H2F team specialists and medical personnel to oversee reconditioning programs.
• Coach and mentor H2F‑Integrators and medical personnel to improve injury risk assessment and readiness.
• Provide mentorship to at least 80 percent of designated H2F Integration Teams each quarter.
• Maintain knowledge of Army H2F standards, doctrine, and regulations (FM 7-22, AR 600-9, AR 350-1).
• Maintain professional communication with unit leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Injury prevention

Program design

Movement assessment

Coaching

Mentorship

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training / Kinesiology

Job description

SCT seeks an experienced Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard H2F services. The IPS designs, coordinates, and evaluates injury prevention initiatives to reduce musculoskeletal injuries and improve readiness.

They work with Soldiers, leaders, and medical personnel to assess risk and develop reconditioning programs, coaching H2F‑Integrators and staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science (Master’s preferred) and at least 3 years of