Strength & Conditioning Coach - USAR H2F (SC, Ft Jackson)

About the role

Interactive Government Holdings, Inc. (IGH) is seeking qualified Strength and Conditioning Coaches to serve the Army Reserve Holistic Health and Fitness Performance Team. The coach provides evidence‑informed physical performance services to U.S. Army Reserve personnel under a contractor agreement, designing and delivering safe, scalable training that supports physical readiness, occupational performance, resilience, and reduced injury risk. The role requires coordination with unit leaders, medical and readiness personnel, and other performance professionals while maintaining professional boundaries and working within the contract's defined scope.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert knowledge of current Army standards, doctrine, and regulations related to H2F, including FM 7-22, the Army Fitness Test (AFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT), AR 600-9, and AR 350-1.
• Collaborate as a cohesive, interdisciplinary team to provide holistic and integrated H2F support, ensuring that all domain programming is synchronized.
• Actively participate in required meetings, planning sessions, and working groups with Government personnel to synchronize HPT efforts with the unit Yearly Training Calendar (YTC).
• Maintain clear, consistent, and professional communication with unit leadership, the COR, and other stakeholders.
• Collect and provide accurate data for all required reports and deliverables, ensuring timely submission per the Deliverables schedule.
• Maintain all professional credentials, licensures, and certifications required for the position at no cost to the Government and in accordance with DHAPM 6025.13.
• Complete all mandatory Government training (e.g., Antiterrorism Level 1, OPSEC, Cybersecurity Awareness, HIPAA, Combatting Trafficking in Persons) within specified timeframes.
• Adhere to all applicable DOD, DHA and Army instructions, policy manuals, regulations, SOPs, and highest professional ethical standards.
• Perform pre‑approved travel to support unit training events, workshops, and other H2F functions; submit pre‑approval requests with estimated costs and itineraries to the COR at least ten business days in advance and provide trip reports or After‑Action Reviews upon return.
• Conduct recurring knowledge transfer and train Government‑designated personnel to maintain and use contractor‑developed strategies, curricula, and resource materials.
• Maintain current editable native source files, supporting documentation, and version histories in the Government‑designated repository.
• Program Development & Education: Lead the development and implementation of command‑specific Physical Readiness Training Programs (PRTP) and Special Conditioning Programs (SCP); develop and maintain a library of practical resources, including scalable training templates, exercise demonstration videos, and equipment modification guides for units with limited resources.
• Training & Coaching: Design, demonstrate, and lead comprehensive, periodized strength and conditioning programs that enhance all components of physical fitness and are aligned with both the AFT/CFT and unit Mission Essential Task Lists (METL); provide expert instruction on proper exercise techniques and safety protocols to maximize training effectiveness and mitigate MSKI risk.
• Integration & Mentorship: Coordinate closely with the HPT and unit medical personnel to develop and oversee educational physical readiness programs for Soldiers returning from injury; coach and mentor unit HITs, providing technical guidance and hands‑on training to improve their ability to lead safe and effective physical training.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
• Credentials: Must be certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). Must maintain a current BLS/CPR with AED certification.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the last four (4) years designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for tactical populations or collegiate/professional athletic teams.

Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Must be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads up to 45 pounds and capable of meeting the physical demands of training with Soldiers in all types of weather, including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe training.

Location: South Carolina - ARS (Ft Jackson). Open Date: 9/29/2026.