H2Fit: Strength & Conditioning Coach - Fort Bragg, NC
About the role
Do you have a passion for health and fitness? Join our team and transform Soldier performance and readiness as part of the Army's elite Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) program. The Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCC) is a pivotal member of the H2F Performance Teams, dedicated to developing, implementing, and overseeing strength and conditioning programs that enhance physical performance and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries within Brigade (BDE), Battalion (BN), and Company levels.
Responsibilities
- Design and administer strength and conditioning training programs compliant with NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC standards.
- Ensure program quality assurance by adhering to guidelines set by the Army Brigade Program Director (BDE PD) and maintaining industry standards.
- Regularly participate in meetings with the BDE PD and H2F Performance Team to discuss physical training programs and provide feedback on Soldier/unit progression.
- Document and monitor Soldier/unit progression as directed, recommending improvements to the H2F System.
- Manage equipment operations and report any deficiencies to the BDE PD.
- Develop training programs for Soldiers with physical limitations, in collaboration with medical providers.
- Provide mentorship and training to unit fitness leaders and guidance on injury mitigation.
- Collect, document, and report performance data as directed.
- Coordinate facility scheduling for approved activities and observe training events.
Requirements
- Legal status to work in the US; US Citizen for overseas positions.
- A bachelor's degree in any field.
- A minimum of three years of relevant SCC work experience within the last 5 years, or a combination of professional experience, education or military background. Veterans, military spouses, and other candidates with internship experience coaching collegiate, professional/semi-professional, Olympic teams, or ROTC programs are potentially eligible for experience waivers if they do not meet the three-year requirement.
- The ability to pass a NACI (Tier 1) background check for access to U.S. Government facilities and systems.
- Active/current certification: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
- Active/current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR/AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Ability to handle loads up to 45 pounds and perform outdoor training in various environments.
- Ability to travel up to 10%, as required, to support geographically dispersed units.
- 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.
Additional Desired Experience and Skills
- A valid driver's license with no restrictions against driving on federal installations.
- Active NACI.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams).
Benefits
- Enjoy a 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.
Pay
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.
Benefits (Full-Time Employees)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan