H2F: Installation Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach - Fort Polk, LA

About the role

This Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCC) will be on a dynamic team, supporting Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) initiative, the Army’s investment in Soldier Readiness. The Installation Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (ILSCC) will serve as the principal advisor to the Brigade Performance Director (PD) on physical performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the BDE Lead SCC, offering expert advice to the BDE PD on physical performance optimization strategies.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage H2F System40 strength and conditioning programs approved by the Government.
• Foster communication channels within BDE and battalion (BN) leadership, contributing to training and strategic meetings.
• Implement physical performance optimization programs aligned with unit schedules, operational tempo, and cultural norms.
• Create and propose evidence-based, periodized strength and conditioning programs that support unit missions and individual Soldier tasks.
• Track and report Soldier/unit progression, submitting a standardized monthly report to the BDE PD.
• Aid in developing training programs for Soldiers with physical limitations who are medically cleared for reconditioning.
• Ensure the synchronization of all strength and conditioning services with the broader H2F Performance Team initiatives.
• Coach and mentor BDE SCCs and unit fitness leaders, providing education on physical strength and conditioning and injury mitigation strategies.
• Promptly refer Soldiers with new or undiagnosed medical conditions to appropriate medical professionals.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and reporting of data as per BDE PD instructions.
• Compile and submit a comprehensive monthly BDE summary report to the BDE PD.

Qualifications

• Legal status to work in the US or be a US Citizen for overseas positions.
• The ability to pass a NACI (Tier 1) to obtain access to U.S. Government facilities and systems.
• A Master's Degree in a related field; however, a Bachelor's degree combined with five years of relevant SCC experience, including two years operating independently within the Army's H2F Program, may be considered with COR-RA pre-approval.
• A minimum of three full years of relevant SCC work experience within the last 5 years; internship or graduate work experience can count towards the experience requirement for up to one year.
• Upon COR-RA pre-approval, the three-year experience requirement may be waived for H2F SCC interns or graduate assistants who are working with professional/semi-professional, ROTC, collegiate, or equivalent sports teams for a minimum of 3 months.
• The three-year experience requirement may also be waived for honorably discharged prior service members or military spouses.
• Certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
• The ability to travel 10% as needed to support geographically dispersed units.
• BLS or CPR certification with AED, certified by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• Capability to handle loads up to 45 pounds and to meet the physical demands of outdoor training in various environments.
• The ability (via personal computer, smartphone, etc.) to report work hours via electronic timesheet.
• A valid driver’s license with no restrictions against driving on federal installations.

Benefits and Perks

• Predictable daily work schedule and 80-hour pay periods (generally 40-hour work weeks).
• No away games and no weekend workdays.
• Support your work/life balance with 10 paid Federal Holidays and paid time off.
• Take advantage of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) reimbursement and tuition assistance programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid leave, 401k, life insurance and tuition reimbursement among other benefits are available to promote well-being and work-life balance.