Full-Time | Contract Position
Work ScheduleTuesday through Saturday
Generally between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Occasional evening support may be required, with services extending no later than 8:00 p.m.
Services are generally not performed on recognized federal holidays.
Telework is not authorized.
158th Fighter Wing
Vermont Air National Guard Base
108 NCO Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Anticipated September 23, 2026 – September 22, 2027
Position SummaryWe are seeking a qualified Certified Athletic Trainer to support the Optimizing Human Weapon System (OHWS) Program at the Vermont Air National Guard.
The Athletic Trainer will work directly with fighter aircrew to help prevent injuries, improve recovery, and enhance physical readiness for high-performance flight operations. This role focuses on musculoskeletal health, injury prevention, rehabilitation support, and pre- and post-flight care.
Minimum QualificationsCurrent Athletic Trainer certification (BOC or equivalent)
Current Vermont Athletic Trainer license or ability to obtain prior to employment
Current CPR/AED certification
Experience evaluating musculoskeletal conditions and functional movement
Experience developing rehabilitation and injury-prevention programs
Knowledge of neck, shoulder, spine, and lower back conditions
Strong communication and documentation skills
Ability to maintain confidential medical information
Ability to obtain and maintain access to the Vermont Air National Guard installation
Military, tactical, collegiate, or professional sports environment
Manual therapy and soft tissue treatment techniques
High-performance or sports medicine programs
Conduct physical and functional movement assessments
Develop individualized rehabilitation and injury-prevention plans
Provide pre-flight warm-up and post-flight recovery support
Perform athletic training services within the authorized scope of practice
Monitor progress and modify treatment plans as needed
Identify conditions requiring referral to medical providers
Maintain accurate and confidential client records
Prepare required reports and documentation
Educate participants on injury prevention, recovery, sleep, nutrition, and overall wellness
Maintain a safe, organized, and professional treatment environment
Selected candidates must successfully complete all required background screening, installation access requirements, and mandatory training before beginning work.
We encourage experienced Athletic Trainers who are passionate about improving human performance and injury prevention to apply.
Skills Required
- Meet all Vermont licensing, certification, and professional-practice requirements
- Current professional athletic training certification and any Vermont license required to practice (for Athletic Trainer candidates)
- Recognized Strength and Conditioning certification such as CSCS, CSCCa, NASM, ISSA, or equivalent (for Strength and Conditioning candidates)
- Current CPR/AED certification
- Experience conducting functional movement, strength, mobility, flexibility, muscular balance, and injury-risk assessments
- Experience developing and modifying individualized strength, conditioning, rehabilitation, or injury-prevention programs
- Knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the neck, shoulders, spine, and lower back
- Ability to support clients before and after physically demanding flight activities (pre/post-flight support)
- Understanding of safe exercise techniques, proper equipment use, and injury referral procedures
- Ability to maintain accurate, confidential client records, survey results, progress notes, and program-performance data
- Ability to obtain and maintain access to the Vermont Air National Guard installation (background checks and security procedures)
- Completion of required background checks, security procedures, and Antiterrorism Awareness training
- Maintain professional confidentiality and properly safeguard personal and health-related information
- Provide a signed letter confirming availability and commitment to the position
What We Do
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