Onsite Athletic Trainer — Injury Prevention & Wellness

Core-Occupational-Medicine; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Occupational Medicine in Hampton, VA is seeking a full‑time Athletic Trainer as a Work Ready Specialist. This day‑shift, Mon‑Fri role focuses on injury prevention, on‑site care, and wellness programs at the worksite.

Responsibilities include ergonomic assessments, real‑time coaching, return‑to‑work support, and collaboration with safety and medical teams. Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and valid athletic trainer licensure. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive injury prevention and first aid triage services to address early signs of discomfort and reduce musculoskeletal injury risk.
• Build strong relationships with employees through consistent onsite presence, fostering trust and encouraging early reporting of health concerns.
• Design and lead job‑specific warm‑up, stretching, and mobility routines tailored to shift schedules and physical demands.
• Provide onsite support for both work‑related and non‑work‑related discomforts, offering real‑time care, ergonomic coaching, and guidance.
• Conduct ergonomic assessments across various settings—including onsite, office, vehicle, and virtual—and recommend adjustments to reduce strain and improve safety.
• Observe work activities to identify health risks and provide real‑time coaching to improve body mechanics and postural habits.
• Monitor participation and injury trends to continuously improve movement and stretching programs.
• Track and document daily interactions, early symptom patterns, and musculoskeletal risk factors to support data‑driven safety decisions.
• Provide regular reports to the designated Project Manager, including discomfort mapping, trend analysis, and program impact metrics.
• Support return‑to‑work coordination by collaborating with supervisors, safety teams, and medical providers to ensure safe reintegration.
• Assist in identifying modified duty options aligned with employee physical restrictions and job descriptions.
• Refer employees to secondary care providers when needed and monitor recovery progress.
• Maintain accurate records of triage, assessments, education, and wellness activities.
• Create and manage individualized wellness plans, including exercise and nutrition programs, to support long‑term health goals.
• Engage employees daily through wellness education, toolbox talks, Lunch & Learns, and one‑on‑one coaching on hydration, fatigue, nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
• Support post‑offer, pre‑placement, and post‑incident drug screening processes.
• Provide support for employees on leave or extended time off to ensure continuity of services.
• Collaborate with site leadership and across departments to support strategic initiatives, internal training, client‑facing events, and emergency response efforts.
• Use available technology to enhance delivery of injury prevention and wellness services.
• Apply OSHA First Aid standards and maintain thorough knowledge of OSHA health and safety practices.
• Adhere to all CORE policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support CORE’s mission and operational efficiency.

Skills

Customer service

Patient care

Injury prevention

First aid

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training/related field

Job description

CORE Occupational Medicine in Hampton, VA is seeking a full‑time Athletic Trainer as a Work Ready Specialist. This day‑shift, Mon‑Fri role focuses on injury prevention, on‑site care, and wellness programs at the worksite.

Responsibilities include ergonomic assessments, real‑time coaching, return‑to‑work support, and collaboration with safety and medical teams. Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and valid athletic trainer licensure. Equal opportunity employer.