Trainer, Certified Athletic

BRS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Glacier Federal, LLC in Portland, OR, seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer to deliver injury-prevention, evaluation, immediate-care, rehabilitation, and human-performance support to military personnel on-site. The role collaborates with medical and performance teams to keep operators mission-ready.

Anticipated starting salary ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 annually, based on qualifications and credentials. On-site with 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. core hours; security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in athletic training or related field per Oregon licensure.
• BOC Certification as Athletic Trainer.
• Oregon Athletic Trainer license before start.
• BLS and CPR/AED certification from a recognized provider.
• Competence in injury prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, rehab, and return-to-activity support.
• Ability to maintain confidential clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document physical performance screens and assessments with feedback.
• Evaluate and manage injuries; provide immediate care, rehabilitation, and referral.
• Develop injury-prevention, corrective-exercise, mobility, recovery, and reconditioning plans.
• Support progression from injury to full activity with medical staff.
• Provide training-support and program coverage as scheduled.
• Create remote injury-management or reconditioning plans when appropriate.
• Track injuries and outcomes for reporting and analysis.
• Maintain equipment care and readiness for use.

Skills

Athletic training

Injury prevention

Emergency care

Clinical documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in athletic training

BOC Athletic Trainer Certification

Oregon Athletic Trainer License

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Glacier Federal, LLC is seeking a Certified Athletic Trainer to deliver injury-prevention, evaluation, immediate-care, rehabilitation, and human-performance support to military personnel. The Athletic Trainer will work alongside physical therapy, strength and conditioning, cognitive-performance, and Government medical personnel to keep operators healthy, available, and mission ready.

Why this work matters:

The integrated program supports the readiness, durability, recovery, and long-term well-being of military personnel performing demanding operational missions.

Anticipated starting salary: $75,000–$95,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, professional credentials, clearance status, and contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and document physical performance screens and assessments and provide individualized feedback within the athletic-training scope of practice.
• Evaluate and manage activity-related injuries and conditions; provide immediate care, therapeutic intervention, rehabilitation, and appropriate referral.
• Develop and implement injury-prevention, corrective-exercise, mobility, recovery, and reconditioning strategies for tactical athletes.
• Support safe progression from injury through rehabilitation, modified training, and return to full operational activity in coordination with medical and performance staff.
• Provide training-event and exercise support as required by the program schedule and mission.
• Develop remote injury-management, corrective-exercise, or reconditioning plans when requested and appropriate.
• Track injuries, encounters, referrals, utilization, and outcomes for required reporting and program analysis.
• Inspect, clean, and support routine care of athletic-training, rehabilitation, recovery, and emergency-response equipment.
• Collaborate with the integrated human performance team and participate in required care-coordination and program meetings.
• Document encounters, referrals, outcomes, and Government-defined metrics accurately and within required timelines.
• Contribute discipline-specific findings and recommendations to program reports, assessments, planning, and continuous improvement.
• Protect sensitive information, maintain professional boundaries, and comply with all scope-of-practice, privacy, safety, installation, and security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in athletic training or a closely related field that satisfies Oregon licensure requirements.
• Current Athletic Trainer Certification through the Board of Certification (BOC).
• Current, unrestricted Oregon Athletic Trainer license before the start of performance.
• Current Basic Life Support and CPR/AED certification from a nationally recognized provider.
• Demonstrated competence in injury prevention, clinical evaluation, emergency care, therapeutic intervention, rehabilitation, and return-to-activity support.
• Ability to maintain complete, accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in athletic training, sports medicine, kinesiology, exercise science, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting military, special operations, tactical, collegiate, professional, or elite athletic populations.
• Experience with field coverage, high-risk training, injury surveillance, performance testing, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Prior Federal healthcare, DoD, military human-performance, or tactical experience.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Work Conditions and Employment Requirements

• On-site supporting an Air National Guard unit in Portland, Oregon; telework is not authorized.
• Core service window: Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays and authorized closures.
• Schedule flexibility is required for quarterly drills, annual training, mission needs, and occasional approved travel.
• The program maintains essential services during designated crises and 24/7 on-call support during domestic-response crises, with a four-hour response requirement. Assignments will be coordinated by program leadership.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and required installation/system access, including a Common Access Card.
• Employment is contingent upon contract award, Government acceptance, required screening, and satisfaction of all access and credentialing requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity. Glacier Federal, LLC considers qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available.