Functional Strength Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time.
Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week.
Position: Contract / Human Performance Program.

About the Position:

We are seeking experienced Functional Strength Coaches to support a comprehensive Human Performance and Holistic Health & Fitness program serving Air Force personnel. The Functional Strength Coach will design and deliver mission-specific strength and conditioning programs designed to improve physical readiness, strength, endurance, mobility, durability, and performance while helping reduce preventable injuries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver functional strength and conditioning programs.
• Conduct individual and group Human Performance evaluations.
• Design training programs based on individual, unit, and mission-specific requirements.
• Lead strength and conditioning sessions for personnel with varied occupational demands.
• Provide instruction on proper exercise and weightlifting techniques.
• Conduct performance-training clinics, including running and weightlifting-form training.
• Support unit physical training sessions in coordination with fitness personnel.
• Develop portable and sustainable training guidance for personnel preparing for deployment.
• Provide performance recommendations addressing strength, endurance, mobility, load carriage, equipment movement, and repeated high-intensity activities.
• Track participant performance and maintain accurate training and assessment records.
• Prepare monthly performance reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainers, Mindfulness Coaches, and unit personnel.
• Participate in professional development, meetings, and program coordination activities.
• Work effectively in field environments, including inclement weather and nonstandard working conditions when required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a practicing strength coach .
• Current Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification.
• Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to successfully complete required background, security, drug-screening, installation-access, and other contract-related requirements.