Job Description

Athletic Trainer – Army Reserve Holistic Health and Fitness

Multiple Locations | Full-Time | Opportunity Contingent on Contract Award

Help Soldiers stay ready, resilient, and mission capable.

Matrix Providers is seeking Athletic Trainers to support the U.S. Army Reserve Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team. Work alongside strength and conditioning coaches, registered dietitians, and cognitive performance specialists to help Soldiers reduce injury risk, improve physical performance, and sustain readiness between military training periods.

Matrix Providers is currently recruiting in anticipation of contract award. Positions and start dates are contingent on award and government requirements.

Available Locations

The PWS identifies one Athletic Trainer at each of the following locations:

• Pinellas Park, Florida
• Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey
• Gillem Enclave, Georgia
• Fort Snelling, Minnesota
• Fort McCoy, Wisconsin

Personnel will be physically based at their assigned location and travel to support geographically dispersed Army Reserve units.

Position Overview

As an Athletic Trainer on the H2F team, you will develop injury prevention education, conduct injury risk assessments, and teach evidence-based recovery and reconditioning principles. Your work will help Soldiers and unit leaders maintain safe, effective training practices during drill weekends, annual training, and the time between military training events.

This position provides educational, advisory, and human performance support. It does not involve clinical medical care, individualized medical rehabilitation, or direct supervision of Soldiers.

Schedule and Travel

• Flexible scheduling aligned with Army Reserve training requirements, including evenings and weekends.
• Duties include support for Battle Assemblies, annual training, program development, reporting, and related activities.
• A traditional Monday–Friday, 40-hour schedule may not apply; schedules will reflect assigned program and training needs.
• Regular travel within the continental United States is required to support unit training, workshops, and other H2F activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and adapt injury prevention assessments and educational reconditioning guidelines for Soldiers and unit leaders.
• Teach evidence-based recovery and reconditioning skills that reduce musculoskeletal injury risk and support return-to-duty readiness.
• Develop and maintain educational resources covering injury risk assessments, recovery techniques, and reconditioning principles.
• Deliver classroom instruction, practical demonstrations, and field-based education tailored to Army Reserve training environments.
• Educate unit leaders on H2F reconditioning principles in coordination with the interdisciplinary team and unit medical personnel.
• Coach and mentor H2F Integration Teams and medical personnel on injury risk assessment, prevention strategies, exercise instruction, and safety.
• Create resources Soldiers can use to sustain readiness between military training periods.
• Participate in planning meetings and coordinate activities with unit training calendars.
• Maintain accurate program data, mentorship records, reports, and after-action reviews.
• Maintain required professional credentials and complete mandatory government training.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Professional Credential: Certification as an Athletic Trainer or licensure as a Physical Therapist.
• Experience: At least three years of relevant post-graduation experience within the last four years, providing injury risk assessments, educational reconditioning, and sports performance enhancement services to athletes, military personnel, or other high-performing populations.
• Licensure: Maintain current, valid, unrestricted professional licensure as required for the position and the state or territory where services are provided, including virtual services. Additional professional licenses must remain in good standing.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, including a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 investigation or equivalent, and meet Common Access Card and installation access requirements.
• Availability: Ability to support evening and weekend training events and regular domestic travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy or Kinesiology.
• Additional sports performance certifications.
• Injury prevention or movement assessment certifications.

Bring Your Expertise to the Mission

Help Army Reserve Soldiers build the knowledge and habits they need to train safely and perform effectively. Join a collaborative team supporting the readiness and well-being of those who serve.

Apply today and indicate your preferred duty location.

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