Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer

Location: FBI Academy, Quantico, Virginia

Duties shall include but are not limited to:

• Perform the day-to-day clinical operations of the AT program, to include prevention, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation of muscle and bone injuries and illnesses for FBI New Agent Trainees (NATs), National Academy (NA), staff, and other students under the direction of the Supervisory Physician Medical Officer to ensure prompt care and recovery.
• Perform administrative duties, medical record documentation, medical resources management and maintenance, and other duties as assigned by the Supervisory Physician Medical Officer, SNP/PA, or COR.
• Attend scheduled high-risk activities such as the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Point Runs, NA Challenge Runs, and other events as assigned. Must be aware of the Physical Training/Defensive Tactics and NA programs techniques and training provided throughout each curriculum.
• Work within the scope, practice, and state standards of the Certified AT in the State of Virginia.
• Employ current standards, modalities, and manual therapy within the scope of practice and state standards of the Certified AT in the State of Virginia.
• Educate and train FBI Physical Training Unit (PTU) instructors, as well as students, in the prevention of athletic injuries. Educate staff and students in exercise performance, science, and injury prevention through development of course material or training programs on the proper use of equipment, exercises to improve balance and strength, and home exercises and therapy programs.
• apply protective injury-preventive devices such as tape, bandages, and braces.
• Maintain cleanliness, functional maintenance, and schedule calibration as needed of athletic training equipment and supplies.
• Follow universal precautions* and reduce transmission of communicable diseases.
• Act as emergency care personnel, and function as an EMT (if certified to do so.)
• Provide monthly activity reports to the Supervisory Physician Medical Officer, SNP/PA, or COR as required.
• Maintain professional development and attend training to stay current and abreast of current trends, information, and practices.
• Maintain a current license and status as a Certified AT in the state of Virginia.
• May be required to drive specially equipped emergency vehicle or other government vehicle to respond to emergencies, perform AED checks, visit offsite locations, or performs other duties as assigned by the SNP/PA, or COR.

Education and Experience

The AT shall:

• Have a bachelor's degree in a Health Science, with a focus/minor in Athletic Training, Kinesiology, or related degree.
• Have a master's degree in athletic training or related degree (preferred).
• Be a Certified AT.
• Have a license or be eligible for licensure in the State of Virginia.
• Be CPR/AED and First Aid certified -- Certified Instructor preferred.
• Have at least two (2) years of current, relevant experience.
• Have AEMT certification (preferred).
• Be certified as a Conditioning and Strength Certified/Specialist (ACSM, Cooper Institute or equivalent).
• Have and maintain a valid state driver's license.