Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Responsibilities

Administer and refine effective strength and conditioning protocols to maximize physical performance of SOF personnel, prioritizing SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel.

Design, administer, evaluate, refine, and document effects of physical training protocols under supervision of the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.

Use basic statistics and analytics to track and report on 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 HP staff to ensure safe and expeditious return to training of SOF personnel recovering from injury.

Supervise designing and implementation of physical training programs for TDY/TAD or deployed personnel under supervision.

Use software and technologies to develop and implement efficient Strength and Conditioning (S&C) program creation.

Demonstrate and provide instruction on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.

Refer personnel with new or undiagnosed medical conditions to medical provider.

Assist in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols, including safe equipment use.

Participate in meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement.

Participate in in-service training for HP staff and/or POTFF staff as appropriate.

Perform administrative duties such as maintaining records, conducting education programs, and participating in quality assurance functions.

Develop and promulgate training materials as requested.

Assist with supply inventories and provide input on supply needs.

Attend and participate in meetings with other POTFF staff and medical personnel as required.

Ensure equipment and facilities are organized, utilized properly, and in safe working condition.

Perform other tasks within the scope of the SCS position description as assigned.

Collect and report data as requested by HP program Manager and/or required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.

Document work performed in the HP Enterprise-wide database (SPEAR) as directed.

Utilize computers, software, and technologies as required.

Ability to lift and manipulate loads and weights up to 25 kilograms.

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 Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa).

Maintenance of one of these certifications required.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years of demonstrable accumulated experience in developing long and short-range planning and coordination of sport/mission-specific performance programs.

Experience with individual athletes and groups at NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF Operators levels.

Licensure

Current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.

Physically proficient to demonstrate prescribed exercises/techniques and to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source provides healthcare and technology solutions designed to improve outcomes and support mission-critical operations. Guided by innovation and purpose, we help organizations achieve success across complex challenges worldwide. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.