Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Responsibilities

• Administer and refine effective strength and conditioning protocols designed to maximize the physical performance of SOF personnel with priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel
• Provide and perform the following services in support of POTFF’s HP program for SOF personnel, with priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel:
• Design, administer, evaluate, refine, and document the effects of physical training protocols under the supervision of the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator
• Use statistics and analytics to track and report on the effects of the Strength and Conditioning portion of the HP program to the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and HP staff
• Conduct and demonstrate ongoing coordination and analyses of training programs with the HP staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of SOF personnel recovering from injury
• Supervise the designing and implementation of physical training programs for personnel who are TDY/TAD or deployed under the supervision of the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator
• Use software and technologies to quickly develop and implement efficient S&C program creation
• Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance
• Refer all personnel with a new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment
• Aid the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment
• Participate in periodic meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement
• Review information disseminated if meeting occurs outside of regular working hours
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP staff and/or POTFF staff as appropriate
• Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions
• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining records of utilization, workload, conducting or participating in education programs, and participating in clinical staff quality assurance functions
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator
• Aid with supply inventories and provide input regarding supply needs for the HP program
• Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are properly organized and utilized, and are in safe working condition
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator
• Collect and report all data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff
• Document work performed, utilization, referrals, and all other information in the HP Enterprise-wide database, i.e., SPEAR, as directed by HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff
• Utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator, USSOCOM HQ and POTFF staff

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline
• Current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or the Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa)
• At least 10 years of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) of developing long and short-range planning and coordination of sport/mission-specific performance programs resulting in attributable results with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings
• Ability to demonstrate all prescribed exercises / techniques
• Ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments
• Ability to lift and manipulate loads and weights up to 25 kilograms
• Current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training
• To obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance