Job Description

LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join our team.

Location: Joint Base Lewis - McChord, WA

Join the Team Optimizing the Performance of America's Soldiers

At LMR Technical Group, our mission is to improve the readiness, resilience, and performance of America's military. We are seeking highly motivated Certified Athletic Trainers to support the U.S. Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Program, the Army's comprehensive initiative designed to maximize Soldier performance and readiness across the force.

This is more than an athletic training position. It is an opportunity to become part of one of the Department of Defense's most significant investments in human performance. Since its launch in 2018, H2F has expanded to dozens of active-duty brigades and is expected to reach more than 110 brigades by FY2027. The program has already demonstrated measurable improvements in Soldier readiness, including higher Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) pass rates, reduced musculoskeletal injuries, and improved overall health and resilience.

As an Athletic Trainer, you will work directly alongside Soldiers while collaborating with an elite interdisciplinary team of healthcare and performance professionals committed to keeping America's warfighters healthy, resilient, and mission ready.

Why Join LMR Technical Group?

LMR Technical Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded by military professionals who understand the importance of readiness and mission success. We have become one of the nation's leading providers of military Human Performance Optimization services, supporting thousands of military personnel across the Department of Defense.

When you join LMR, you become part of a culture that values:

• Mission-first service
• Clinical excellence
• Professional development
• Collaboration across disciplines
• Integrity, accountability, and innovation

Our Human Performance professionals make a measurable difference every day in the lives of America's military personnel.

The Athletic Trainer provides comprehensive injury prevention, clinical care, rehabilitation, and performance optimization services to Soldiers assigned to Army units participating in the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Program.

Working within an interdisciplinary Human Performance Team, the Athletic Trainer helps optimize Soldier readiness through evidence-based musculoskeletal care, injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation programs, and performance education designed to maximize operational effectiveness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver evidence-based injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-duty services.
• Collaborate daily with Physical Therapists, Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Registered Dietitians, Cognitive Performance Specialists, Occupational Therapists, and unit leadership.
• Provide immediate care and clinical management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries.
• Design and implement rehabilitation and injury prevention programs tailored to military occupational demands.
• Support Soldier performance across the five H2F readiness domains:
  • Physical Readiness
  • Mental Readiness
  • Nutritional Readiness
  • Sleep Readiness
  • Spiritual Readiness
• Educate Soldiers and leaders on injury prevention, movement quality, recovery strategies, and performance optimization.
• Utilize Army-approved documentation systems and data collection tools to monitor outcomes and support continuous program improvement.
• Participate in unit physical training, field exercises, educational events, and multidisciplinary case management meetings.
• Promote a culture focused on readiness, resilience, and long-term Soldier health.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
• A passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer examination and hold current credentials of Athletic Trainer, Certified (ATC).
• An unrestricted state license/registration/certification in any of the 49 regulated states; the District of Colombia; or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the US Virgin Islands to provide health care within the scope of practice for ATs per state practice acts.
• Maintain current certification/licensing requirements as required by the contract and the applicable state board of the AT.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Two years of relevant AT work experience within the last three years. Relevant experience is defined as developing and executing task and environment specific functional injury control and health/well-being programs for groups of athletes or Department of Defense/Department of Homeland Security/Department of Justice entities focused on a common sport or mission performance goal.
• The ability to demonstrate experience working with active populations (e.g. military, high school, collegiate, professional sports, performing arts, occupational health).
• 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, the American Red Cross emblem. Web-based classes do not meet required standards.
• U.S. Citizenship (copy of birth certificate or naturalization papers required). ATs performing under this contract must be US citizens.
• Successfully complete government background screening.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Meet government medical and immunization requirements.
• Maintain all required professional credentials throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with experience supporting:

• Military Human Performance Programs
• Tactical Strength and Conditioning
• Army H2F
• Special Operations Forces
• Collegiate Athletics
• Sports Medicine Clinics
• Occupational Health Programs

Physical Requirements:

This position is performed on-site within an operational military environment. Candidates should be comfortable:

• Working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Demonstrating exercises and movement techniques.
• Lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 45 pounds.
• Supporting Soldiers during physical training and rehabilitation activities.
• Adapting to changing schedules and mission priorities.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Hourly Rate: $33.65 - $36.06 per hour. Rate will be based on job-related knowledge, skills, education, training, and certifications.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Reimbursement Program

Joining LMR means becoming part of a nationally recognized Human Performance team that supports the readiness of America's military. You will have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside nationally recognized Human Performance professionals.
• Make a direct impact on Soldier health and operational readiness.
• Support one of the fastest-growing Human Performance initiatives within the Department of Defense.
• Build experience in an elite tactical performance environment.
• Grow professionally within an organization committed to developing military performance professionals.

About LMR:

LMR is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that supports technology development and provides comprehensive joint warfighter training by leveraging the skills, experience, and knowledge of its personnel.

LMR Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you are a qualified applicant with a disability in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at hr@lmrtec.com EOE Disability/Veteran.

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