Tactical Athletic Trainer (H2F

Resolution Think, LLC, a joint venture under the Cognito Systems, LLC umbrella, is seeking full‑time certified Athletic Trainers to join our team at Fort Polk, LA. The Athletic Trainer will optimize soldier readiness and the soldier’s ability to perform warrior tasks and battle drills required for the brigade’s mission readiness. The Athletic Trainer will work as part of the Holistic Health and Fitness Performance Team and principal advisor to develop a comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the battalion training calendar and inclusive of basic acute care, injury control, reconditioning, and performance optimization.

• Job Title:
  
  Athletic Trainer
• Position Type:
  Full‑Time
• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category:
  Healthcare/Sports Medicine

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, including:

• Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Protected Veterans

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned units at the brigade (BDE), battalion (BN), or company (CO) level.
• Provide forward musculoskeletal (MSK) care, early medical intervention, injury prevention (IP), and performance optimization services in various settings, including fitness centers/gyms, BDE/BN/CO or administrative areas, outdoors, ranges, field training environments, and at the Soldier Performance Readiness Center (SPRC).
• Ensure any medical treatment provided is subject to the supervision of a privileged government healthcare provider.
• Observe BDE and below specific training events (e.g., shooting range, obstacle courses, combative training areas).
• Hike austere environments and terrain while carrying a backpack with necessary supplies on occasion (< 20% of the time).
• Maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association or American Red Cross emblem.
• Communicate effectively with trainees, staff, and other ATs in English, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate initiative, strong interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity to interact with diverse Soldiers.
• Operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel.
• Participate in Government-based education and in‑service training as mandated by the local installation.
• Engage in continuing education programs to meet the requirements for AT license or certification renewals.
• Maintain current certification/licensing requirements as required by the role and the applicable state board of the AT and keep CAF documentation up to date.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training from an accredited university.
• Accreditation: Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
• Certification/Licensure: Unrestricted state license/registration/certification in any of the 49 regulated states, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the US Virgin Islands to provide healthcare within the scope of practice for Athletic Trainers per state practice acts.
• Passing score from the BOC for the Athletic Trainer.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant Athletic Trainer work experience within the last three (3) years.
• Demonstrated experience working with high school, collegiate, or professional sports, military, performing arts, and/or occupational health.
• Relevant experience developing and executing tasks and environment‑specific functional injury control and health/well‑being programs for groups of athletes.
• Ability to demonstrate sound management qualities; past staff administration or management preferred.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship.
• Credentialing: Ability to pass a background check and drug screen; current physical and immunizations.
• Physical: Possess and maintain the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20 kilograms/45 lbs.