Injury Prevention Specialist

Description

SCT seeks an experienced Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) to support a proposal for Army National Guard Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team services. The IPS supports Soldier readiness by designing, coordinating, and evaluating injury prevention initiatives that reduce musculoskeletal injuries and improve overall readiness and performance. The IPS works directly with Soldiers, unit leaders, other H2F Performance Team specialists, and unit medical personnel to identify injury risk factors, assess movement patterns, reinforce safe training practices, and develop reconditioning programs for Soldiers returning from injury. This position also coaches and mentors unit H2F-Integrators and medical personnel to strengthen the unit’s organic ability to assess injury risk and sustain safe, effective training. 

Duties

• Design, implement, and adapt injury prevention assessments and reconditioning programs for Soldiers across low to high levels of injury risk.
• Identify injury risk factors, assess movement patterns, and support training practices that reduce musculoskeletal injuries.
• Develop and maintain a database of resources and educational materials covering assessments, recovery techniques, and rehabilitation guides.
• Train Soldiers in evidence-based reconditioning and recovery skills to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk and support return to duty following injury.
• Coordinate with H2F Performance Team specialists and unit medical personnel to develop and oversee reconditioning programs for Soldiers returning from injury.
• Coach and mentor unit H2F-Integrators and medical personnel through technical guidance and hands-on training to improve injury risk assessment and unit readiness.
• Provide documented mentorship to at least 80 percent of designated H2F Integration Teams each quarter.
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable Army H2F standards, doctrine, and regulations, including FM 7-22, the Army Fitness Test, AR 600-9, and AR 350-1.
• Maintain professional communication with unit leadership, Government representatives, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, or Kinesiology is preferred. 
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant postgraduate experience providing injury risk assessments, reconditioning education, and sports performance enhancement services to athletes, military personnel, or other high-performing groups. 

Professional Certifications

• Certification as an Athletic Trainer or licensure as a Physical Therapist highly desired.
• Sports performance certifications preferred.
• Additional injury prevention certifications in movement assessments preferred.
• Maintain all required professional credentials, licenses, and certifications throughout employment.

Operational Requirements

• Possess a valid Class C operator’s permit/driver’s license and the ability to become licensed to operate GSA fleet vehicles and commercial rental vehicles within 180 days of employment.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support ARNG weekend unit assemblies, periods of unit annual training, and other scheduled events. 

Location: Arlington, VA - Primarily on-site at the government location, with occasional travel to support unit training events, workshops, and other functions; occasional telework may be authorized (subject to government approval). 

Compensation: The anticipated annual salary range for this full-time position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. The final salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and contractual requirements, as applicable. 

SCT offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage; employer paid basic life and short-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurance options; paid time off and paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to plan eligibility requirements.