Physical Readiness Program Instructor

Requisition for a full-time position based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA.

About the role

The Physical Readiness Program Instructor coordinates the administrative aspects of the program, including maintaining records, scheduling training and testing events, organizing equipment, and preparing training materials. The incumbent also serves as an instructor in physical fitness, functional fitness, basic nutrition, injury prevention, and sports medicine care, planning, delivering, and evaluating training to meet program objectives. This role acts as a subject-matter expert for all DS specialized physical readiness program material and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide basic and advanced fitness instruction and related physical readiness topics for domestic and overseas programs in all environmental conditions (indoor and outdoor). Topics include cardio/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy, as well as injury prevention, mobility work, and basic sports medicine care for exercise-induced injuries.
• Administer sponsored DS fitness programs in accordance with DS standards and policies.
• Perform Training Safety Officer/role player controller duties in supported tasks.
• Review established training objectives, lesson plans, training materials, and instructional methods prior to assigned courses.
• Comply with all Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards.
• Research and review current industry fitness standards related to the DS mission and introduce applicable information.
• Resolve problems occurring in preparation for and during training.
• Evaluate training effectiveness to ensure objectives are met by analyzing trainee evaluations, instructor feedback, and personal observations.
• Identify needs for curriculum revisions and recommend updates to improve training quality.
• Evaluate the impact of changes in DS physical readiness programs on existing content and recommend updates or complete curriculum reviews.
• Provide budget estimates for assigned courses and monitor fund expenditures for efficiency.
• Participate in curriculum review conferences as a subject-matter expert in physical fitness, injury prevention, and instructional coaching.
• Assist instructors in other physical readiness-related subjects and conduct practical exercises.
• Present physical readiness/fitness briefings to diverse audiences, including senior officials.
• Establish and maintain liaison with law enforcement, security, military, government, and civilian organizations interested in physical fitness, emergency medical care, injury prevention, and instructional coaching.
• Maintain proficiency in current physical fitness techniques through training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
• Assist in scheduling and planning classes by coordinating with program coordinators and training entities.
• Assign instructors and test proctors to assist in training sessions.
• Ensure training complies with legal and liability restrictions.
• Provide physical fitness briefings and submit training records promptly.
• Record physical readiness test scores in the DSET QUALS database in a timely manner.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert for designing new training and evaluating new courses and instructional materials.
• Assist with equipment inventory and maintenance for assigned training programs.
• Maintain DS Readiness Program global mailboxes for recording scores, scheduling tests, and fielding questions.
• Assist in communication and scheduling for Pre-hire PRT testing with HR, Field Offices, and Overseas Posts.
• Provide Fitness Center Orientations for Fitness Centers under the Training Directorate.
• Maintain records of fitness center liability waivers and the Fitness Library Resource Database.

Requirements

• At least five years of instructor experience.
• Minimum of five years of relevant physical fitness training experience.
• High school diploma; bachelor’s or associate degree in a fitness career field preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline preferred.
• Current CPR certification or ability to attain it.
• Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification from an NCCA-recognized third-party accreditor or ability to attain it.
• Certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA).
• Five or more years of experience developing long- and short-range sport/mission-specific performance programs for individual or groups of athletes at collegiate, Olympic, professional, or tactical levels.
• Excellent people and organizational skills.
• Expert knowledge of physical fitness, functional fitness, basic nutrition, injury prevention, and sports medicine care.
• Familiarity with law enforcement/military fitness training and testing methods preferred.
• Ability to analyze, predict, and preclude unsafe training situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain liaison with personnel at all levels for planning and coordination.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presenting training to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, course development, instructional methods, and training evaluation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of advanced physical readiness methods and practices.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

• Must remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery.
• Constantly operates computers and office productivity machinery.
• Must convey detailed or important spoken instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Works indoors 90% of the time.
• Completes work requiring regular and recurring physical and mental exertion, long periods of standing and walking, periodic heavy lifting, and irregular hours.
• Ability to work in unpleasant environmental conditions, such as extreme heat and cold.
• Regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with typical workdays Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours may be required as needed.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, though some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Periodic local travel (Washington, DC area) and occasional international travel may be required.

Security Clearance

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Group

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is the award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, providing long-term economic development and job opportunities for Tribal members. HCIM is part of All Native Group, a network of small businesses supporting U.S. Government customers with capabilities in telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since 2004, All Native Group has grown while maintaining a commitment to excellence as a tribally owned organization.