Athletic Trainer at Cognito Systems

Compensation

$60,000 – $66,900/yr

Location: Watertown, New York
Type: Full-time
Posted: Feb 27, 2026

Description

Cognito Systems, a joint venture with Planned Systems International (PSI), is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join the U.S. Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program at Fort Drum in Watertown, New York. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize soldier performance, prevent injuries, manage acute conditions, and rehabilitate musculoskeletal issues. The trainer will contribute to reducing injuries, promoting recovery, and enhancing overall unit readiness, leveraging data-driven strategies.

Required Skills

Athletic Training
musculoskeletal injuries
rehabilitation
performance optimization
data analysis

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Two years of relevant Athletic Training work experience within the last three years.
Experience working with active populations (e.g. military, high school, collegiate, professional sports, performing arts, occupational health).
Preferred Qualifications: Collaborative teamwork with various healthcare professionals.
Expertise in providing prevention-focused care, managing acute injuries, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries.
Proficiency in implementing performance optimization strategies across all five H2F readiness domains.
Ability to support unit leadership with effective evidence-based strategies.
Utilization of data analytics and CIMT-developed tools for tracking and improving performance outcomes.
Significant contributions to enhancing soldier performance, increasing ACFT pass rates, and fostering resilience.