Job Description

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Strength and Conditioning Coach supporting mission critical work on an exciting program.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Strength and Conditioning Coach supporting our customer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Strength and Conditioning Coach joining our team.

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and administering effective strength and conditioning protocols designed to maximize the physical performance of agency personnel.

HOW A STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

• Demonstrates and provides instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.
• Designs, administers, evaluates, and document the effects of physical training protocols for agency personnel in garrison, TDY/TAD, or deployment, under the supervision of the HP program manager and/or coordinator.
• Coordinate training programs with the HP staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of agency 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. Will also collaborate with mental performance and performance nutrition to ensure a holistic approach to human performance.
• Assist 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. If a meeting occurs outside of regular working hours-unable to attend a meeting, the SCS is responsible for reviewing the information disseminated in meetings.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP staff and/or program staff as appropriate.
• Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Commands will allow attendance at the necessary conferences or courses to complete the continuing education units required to maintain professional certifications.
• 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.
• Assist with supply inventories and provide input regarding supply needs for the HP program.
• Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by headquarters and program staff.
• Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
• Advise the chain of command and/or HP program manager and/or coordinator on strength and conditioning, administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline

• 5+ years or more 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/military personnel in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Possess and maintain 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). Maintenance of one of these certifications shall be an enduring element of the requirement.
• Certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Paid, full-time experience as a government civilian or contract employee at United States Combat Arms, Air Force Special Warfare, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) communities may be counted towards minimum qualification requirements, provided this experience was gained within the most recent, continuous 3 years, as a directly embedded staff member, on-site with the respective Army, Navy, Air Force and/or Marine Corps entities.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Physical proficiency to demonstrate all prescribed exercises / techniques and to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments.
• Must be able to lift and manipulate loads and weights up to 25 kilograms.
• Position requires U.S. Citizenship.

PREFERRED SKILLS/TRAINING/EDUCATION:

• Prior military experience.
• Master's degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.

CLEARANCE: Must possess a Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI

LOCATION: Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

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

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

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