Athletic Trainer

Job Opportunity: Athletic Trainer Keep Moody’s tactical athletes healthy, resilient, and in the fight. Location: Moody AFB, GA (supporting the 93 AGOW, 820 BDG, 71st Rescue Squadron, and 23d Civil Engineering Squadron) Start Date: 16 November 2026 (Base Period; four 12-month option years may follow) Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, within standard duty hours of 0600–1800 (not to exceed 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week) Care For The Airmen Who Carry The Mission French Consulting is seeking Certified Athletic Trainers to join the Human Performance Optimization (HPO) team at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. You will evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate tactical athletes in the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing (93 AGOW), 820th Base Defense Group (820 BDG), 71st Rescue Squadron (71 RQS), and 23d Civil Engineering Squadron (23 CES), working alongside the 93 AGOW Physical Therapist, the 23d Wing Surgeon, and a collaborative medical team. If you enjoy blending clinical care with performance training in a unit-embedded setting, this role puts your skills where they count most. What You’ll Do Clinical Care & Rehabilitation Provide athletic training services, including on- and off-site emergency evaluation, triage, and treatment, in accordance with 23d Medical Group (23 MDG) standards and AFI 44-102 Select, apply, and evaluate evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as: Restoring joint range of motion and muscle extensibility Exercises to improve strength, endurance, speed, power, balance, neuromuscular control, and cardio-respiratory fitness Sport-specific and functional exercises, agility training, and corrective movement Provide preventative taping, bracing, and orthotic use for injury prevention, treatment, and protection of the athlete Reevaluate targeted populations and coordinate fitness and medical readiness of assigned patients Screening & Injury Prevention Screen patients for injury and illness risk factors, including musculoskeletal flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, postural and ergonomic factors, and body composition Design and implement strength, conditioning, fitness, and nutrition programs customized to individual needs, with safety at the center Instruct and counsel patients on therapeutic regimens, injury prevention, self-rehabilitation, and functional movement so they can take part in their own fitness prescriptions Team, Documentation & Operations Document all patient encounters in mandated Government systems, following guidance and training provided Attend staff meetings with the squadron commander as needed to review medical readiness and identify opportunities for improvement Evaluate and recommend new techniques and equipment that enhance the sports medicine programKeep equipment and facilities organized, clean, inspected, and safe per manufacturer specifications, and report unserviceable equipment to your supervisor When authorized, travel within CONUS to provide injury prevention and therapeutic support during exercises, TDYs, and mission-related meetings Who You Are A licensed, board-certified athletic trainer who is confident making sound clinical decisions in fast-moving, unit-embedded settings Passionate about helping military and elite athletes recover quickly and prevent the next injury A collaborative team member who works well under the direction of physical therapists and physicians A clear educator who empowers patients to take ownership of their rehabilitation and performance Organized, dependable, and diligent about documentation and safety standards Qualifications Education Graduate of a college or university accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Master’s degree in Athletic Training or a health science–related discipline from an accredited institution Certifications & Licensure Current Certification in Athletic Training from the Board of Certification (BOC) for Athletic Trainers Certification in at least one form of soft tissue mobilization, such as: Active Release Therapy (ART) Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (e.g., Graston, ASTM, SASTM) Dry Needling (e.g., Myopain Seminars, Evidence in Motion, Structure and Function) Full, valid, unrestricted, and current license in a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands American Red Cross CPR/BLS/AED certification, current and maintained Experience At least two (2) years of professional experience working with military personnel or professional, Olympic, or collegiate sports At least one (1) year of that experience must be full-time within the last two (2) years, evaluating and treating musculoskeletal injuries in a clinic or training room environment Onboarding & Security Requirements Able to complete 93 AGOW and 23 MDG in-processing and DoD provider training, including computer-based and Relias health training Able to complete and maintain a Tier 1 (T1) background investigation, including fingerprinting and an electronic application (eApp) at least 15 days before the start date Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; Antiterrorism Level 1 training required within 30 days of base access Why You’ll Love It Here Mission that matters: Keep the Airmen of the 93 AGOW, 820 BDG, 71 RQS, and 23 CES healthy and ready to deploy. Collaborative care model: Work alongside the 93 AGOW Physical Therapist, the 23d Wing Surgeon, and the HPO team. Government-furnished workspace: Computers, equipment, and workspace are provided, including dedicated space in Building 643 for the 71 RQS. Predictable weekday schedule: Monday–Friday duty hours, with federal holidays observed. Training and orientation: Receive in-processing, newcomer’s orientation, and training on the systems you will use. Long-term opportunity: A one-year Base Period with up to four 12-month option years, subject to Government exercise of options. Ready to Join Us? If you are a BOC-certified, licensed athletic trainer ready to apply your clinical expertise to military performance and rehabilitation, we want to meet you. French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr French Consulting