Injury Prevention Specialist

SCT
Arlington, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with military or high-performance sports experience who coordinate injury prevention programs and mentor teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with military or high-performance sports experience in injury prevention and program coordination
    — “designing, coordinating, and evaluating injury prevention initiatives that reduce musculoskeletal injuries”
  • Individuals skilled in movement assessments and reconditioning program development
    — “assess movement patterns, reinforce safe training practices, and develop reconditioning programs”
  • Professionals with a background in mentoring and training H2F-Integrators and medical staff
    — “coach and mentor unit H2F-Integrators and medical personnel through technical guidance”

Things to consider

  • Must be prepared for on-site work in Arlington, VA, with limited remote flexibility
    — “Primarily on-site at the government location, with occasional travel”
  • Requires obtaining vehicle licenses for GSA and commercial rental vehicles within 180 days
    — “the ability to become licensed to operate GSA fleet vehicles”
  • Must maintain a high level of professional credentials and licenses throughout employment
    — “Maintain all required professional credentials, licenses, and certifications throughout employment”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with musculoskeletal injury prevention and reconditioning in military or athletic contexts
    — “reduce musculoskeletal injuries and improve overall readiness and performance”
  • Showcase mentorship and training experience with medical or fitness personnel
    — “coach and mentor unit H2F-Integrators and medical personnel”
  • Emphasize knowledge of Army H2F standards and related doctrine
    — “Maintain expert knowledge of applicable Army H2F standards, doctrine, and regulations”
  • Demonstrate ability to manage and maintain educational resources and databases
    — “Develop and maintain a database of resources and educational materials”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field
  • Minimum of three years of relevant postgraduate experience
Typical background
Experience in injury prevention and sports performance

Skills & requirements

Required

Injury PreventionReconditioning ProgramsMovement AssessmentsTraining PracticesSports Performance

Preferred

Certification As An Athletic TrainerLicensure As A Physical Therapist

Stack & domain

Injury PreventionReconditioningRecoveryTrainingCoachingMovement AssessmentsRehabilitationSports PerformanceAthletic TrainingPhysical TherapyKinesiologyCommunicationTeamworkMentorshipTechnical GuidanceHands-on TrainingAthletic TrainerPhysical TherapistArmy National GuardHolistic Health And FitnessH2F Performance TeamSoldier ReadinessMusculoskeletal InjuriesReconditioning ProgramsReturn To Duty

About the role

Original posting from SCT via Greenhouse

SCT is a firm that partners and collaborates with our clients to deliver results and navigate complex challenges. We bring specialized expertise in strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, data analytics, talent management, human capital management, and PMO services. Our core values, that we apply to everything we do, are Integrity, Superior Value, Excellence, Teamwork, Empowerment and Continuous Learning.

We value highly and therefore cultivate a collaborative working culture that emphasizes each employee's strengths and interests in building our team and delivering for clients.

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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Source: SCT careers (Greenhouse)

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