Senior Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Senior Strength And Conditioning Specialist GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being rusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into opportunity. And our work depends on a Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist joining our team to support customer activities. The Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist serves as the lead physical performance expert responsible for supervising and coordinating the development, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based strength and conditioning programs. This position provides expert instruction, oversees administrative and quality-assurance functions for the physical training program, and serves as the primary representative for strength and conditioning matters across units or components. The Senior SCS leverages extensive experience to guide performance enhancement, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty processes for personnel operating in demanding environments. HOW A SENIOR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Serve as the Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach when there are two (2) or more strength coaches at the same location and will perform administrative duties as directed by local POTFF leadership. Serve as lead representative for Strength & Conditioning for their Group, Regiment, Wing or Unit when SOF Command or TSOC needs Component-wide representation. Serve as lead Strength Coach and SME for all local development of requirements, performance testing, and execution of initiatives related to or involving strength and conditioning. Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance. Design, administer, evaluate, and document the effects of physical training protocols for SOF personnel in garrison, TDY/TAD, or deployed, under the supervision of the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator. All program designs shall be efficiently accomplished with rapid customization and dissemination to the end user, using process efficiencies wherever possible. Coordinate training programs with the Physical domain staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of SOF personnel recovering from injury. Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment. Communicate and collaborate with Sports Medicine professionals and/or Bridge Coordinator to ensure a smooth transition from rehabilitation to performance-based activities. Communicate and collaborate with cognitive performance and performance nutrition to ensure a holistic approach to human performance. Assist the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment. Ensure that equipment and facilities are properly cleaned, organized and utilized and are in safe working conditions. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Bachelor's degree (master's preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline. Minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings. Possess and maintain a 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). Current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. Physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises / techniques and capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and observe SOF training evolutions. CLEARANCE: Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance. LOCATION: Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: 401K with company match Comprehensive health and wellness packages Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications Cutting-edge technology you can learn from Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA NC Fort Bragg Additional Work Locations: USA CA San Diego, USA FL Hurlburt Field, USA KY Fort Campbell, USA WA Joint Base Lewis-McChord