Recruiting Athletic Trainers for Army H2F & Marine Corps SMIP
Why Specialized Recruiting Matters — And How FLEX Performance Supports the Mission
At FLEX Performance, we are Athletic Trainers first. And because of that, we understand something many recruiting agencies do not:
Tactical human performance roles are not “just another AT job.”They require the right clinician, the right mindset, and the right fit.
That’s why we’ve expanded our recruiting efforts to support the U.S. Army’s H2F (Holistic Health and Fitness) program and the U.S. Marine Corps’ SMIP (Sports Medicine Injury Prevention) program — two of the most impactful evolutions in athletic training outside of traditional athletics.
What Is Army H2F?
The United States Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) system is a brigade-level human performance model that integrates:
Athletic Trainers
Strength & Conditioning Coaches
Physical Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Cognitive Performance Specialists
Registered Dietitians
The goal: improve soldier readiness, reduce injury rates, and enhance long-term force sustainability. For Athletic Trainers, H2F represents a shift from sideline coverage to integrated, full-spectrum human performance within tactical populations. These are embedded positions working directly with soldiers in daily training environments.
What Is Marine Corps SMIP?
The United States Marine Corps Sports Medicine Injury Prevention (SMIP) program focuses on reducing musculoskeletal injuries across training pipelines and operational units.
SMIP Athletic Trainers:
Conduct injury risk screening
Provide early intervention care
Deliver movement education
Collaborate with medical teams
Track injury data and trends
These roles often require more post-certification experience and comfort operating within structured military environments.
Why These Roles Require Specialized Recruiting
Many prime contractors staffing these programs are large federal healthcare companies. They are excellent at navigating DoD contracting. But recruiting Athletic Trainers especially those transitioning from traditional athletics into tactical settings requires profession-specific insight.
That’s where FLEX comes in.
We understand:
The mindset shift from athletics to tactical performance
Scope of practice differences
Documentation expectations
Interdisciplinary collaboration models
The questions ATs actually care about
This is not about placing resumes. It’s about placing clinicians where they will thrive.
Why Athletic Trainers Are a Natural Fit
H2F and SMIP programs are actively elevating the role of the Athletic Trainer in tactical settings.
These programs recognize what we’ve known all along:
ATs excel in injury prevention
ATs thrive in high-tempo environments
ATs bridge performance and medical care
ATs improve readiness and ROI
For many clinicians looking to move beyond traditional secondary school or collegiate settings, these roles offer:
Full-time stability
Embedded interdisciplinary teams
Expanded impact
Meaningful contribution to national readiness
How FLEX Performance Recruits Differently
FLEX Performance was founded in 2022 by Athletic Trainers with one core belief, Elevate the profession while delivering measurable value. Our recruiting process for H2F and SMIP roles includes:
Direct outreach within AT networks
Alumni engagement
Profession-forward messaging
Role clarity and expectation alignment
Candidate screening focused on long-term retention
We are not a resume mill. We are building pipelines of Athletic Trainers who want to serve in tactical human performance environments.
Interested in H2F or SMIP Roles?
If you’re an Athletic Trainer who:
Is curious about tactical human performance
Wants to work outside traditional athletics
Is looking for stable, mission-driven roles
Wants to expand your professional impact
We’d love to connect. FLEX Performance is actively recruiting for multiple Army H2F and Marine Corps SMIP locations.
Visit our Careers page or contact us directly to learn more.
