Athletic Trainer Jobs at Fort Moore, Georgia: H2F Program Guide

Fort Moore: Home of the Maneuver Center of Excellence

Fort Moore, located in Columbus, Georgia, is one of the U.S. Army's most important training installations. The installation serves as the home of the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE), where the Army trains infantry, armor, and cavalry soldiers who form the backbone of ground combat operations.

The installation spans approximately 182,000 acres straddling the Georgia-Alabama border and hosts a rotating population of soldiers at various stages of their military careers. From initial entry training to advanced leader courses, the soldiers at Fort Moore represent the full spectrum of the Army's combat arms community.

For athletic trainers, Fort Moore offers a practice environment defined by high training intensity, diverse patient presentations, and the knowledge that the soldiers you treat are preparing for the most physically demanding roles in the military.

Cognito Systems, a joint venture of Resolution Think and QuarterLine, staffed by PSI, manages athletic trainer positions at Fort Moore as part of the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program.

Why Fort Moore Is Unique for Athletic Trainers

The Training Population

Fort Moore's role as the Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence means the installation produces infantry officers, infantry soldiers, armor crews, Rangers, and airborne-qualified personnel. The physical demands placed on these soldiers during training are among the highest in the military.

Infantry training involves long-distance foot movements carrying heavy loads, obstacle course navigation, combatives, live-fire exercises, and field training exercises that last days or weeks. Ranger School, one of the military's most grueling leadership courses, operates from Fort Moore. Airborne School puts soldiers through parachute training that carries inherent musculoskeletal risk.

Athletic trainers at Fort Moore treat a patient population that is being pushed to physical limits by design. The injury patterns are predictable in type but varied in presentation. Lower extremity overuse injuries, load carriage-related back pain, acute traumatic injuries from combatives and obstacle courses, and the cumulative effects of sustained high-intensity training all present daily.

Clinical Volume and Variety

The combination of a large, rotating training population and high-intensity training activities creates clinical volume that few other practice settings can match. Athletic trainers at Fort Moore see a diverse caseload every day, managing everything from acute ankle sprains on the confidence course to chronic tendinopathies in seasoned NCOs preparing for their next assignment.

This variety accelerates clinical development. Athletic trainers who spend two or three years at Fort Moore build assessment and treatment skills across a broader range of presentations than they might encounter in a decade of outpatient clinical practice.

The H2F Program at Fort Moore

Embedded Care Model

H2F athletic trainers at Fort Moore are embedded within operational and training units at the brigade level. This means you are assigned to a specific population of soldiers and provide continuity of care over time. You attend morning PT, observe training, conduct screenings, treat injuries, and develop prevention programs tailored to the specific demands your unit faces.

The embedded model is the opposite of a walk-in clinic. You know your patients before they are injured. You understand the training schedule that produced the injury. You can modify return-to-duty timelines based on what the unit is doing next week, not just what the clinical findings indicate today.

Team Structure

Each H2F performance team includes athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, dietitians, and cognitive performance specialists. At Fort Moore, the interdisciplinary team is essential because the training demands are multifactorial. Nutrition, sleep, mental resilience, physical conditioning, and musculoskeletal health all interact, and the team structure ensures comprehensive support.

Athletic trainers focus on their core competencies while collaborating with teammates who address the factors that influence injury risk and recovery. This model produces better outcomes than any single provider working in isolation could achieve.

Daily Schedule

Athletic trainers at Fort Moore follow a Monday through Friday schedule with consistent daytime hours. The day begins with morning physical training coverage, followed by individual patient assessments and treatments, and transitions to documentation, team coordination, and program development in the afternoon.

The 40-hour workweek provides the schedule stability that distinguishes H2F positions from the demanding hours common in collegiate and professional sports settings. No evening games, no weekend travel, no seasonal overtime spikes.

Living in Columbus, Georgia

The City

Columbus is Georgia's third-largest city and offers amenities that smaller installation communities cannot match. The Chattahoochee RiverWalk, a 22-mile paved trail along the river, provides running, cycling, and recreation opportunities. The city's downtown has undergone significant revitalization, with restaurants, breweries, entertainment venues, and cultural institutions including the National Civil War Naval Museum and the Coca-Cola Space Science Center.

Cost of Living

The Columbus metropolitan area has a cost of living below the national average, particularly in housing. Rental and home purchase prices are favorable compared to larger cities, which means your compensation goes further. Many athletic trainers and military families find housing in Columbus, Phenix City (across the river in Alabama), or the surrounding communities.

Proximity to Atlanta

Columbus is approximately 100 miles south of Atlanta, accessible via Interstate 185. For athletic trainers who want access to a major metropolitan area for weekend activities, professional development events, or flights out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the proximity is convenient without the cost and congestion of living in Atlanta itself.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's or master's degree in athletic training from a CAATE-accredited program
• BOC certification (current and in good standing)
• State licensure as an athletic trainer
• BLS/CPR certification
• Ability to pass a background investigation for military installation access

Preferred

• Master's degree in athletic training or related field
• Experience with active, military, or high-intensity training populations
• Additional certifications (CSCS, FMS, dry needling)

Benefits

Athletic trainer positions at Fort Moore include competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and full credential support covering BOC renewal, NATA membership, state licensure, and a $500 annual continuing education allowance.

How to Apply

Fort Moore is actively hiring athletic trainers through the H2F program. To explore current openings, visit athletictrainerjob.com/jobs/army and submit your information. A member of the Cognito Systems talent acquisition team will reach out to discuss available positions at Fort Moore and other installations.