Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

French Consulting; Ramstein-Miesenbach; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

French Consulting in Ramstein, Germany seeks a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach to join our on-site team supporting service members across the Ramstein area. You will design and lead programs that build strength, endurance, mobility, and resilience, coordinating with physical therapists and other specialists.

Travel up to 4 days per quarter is required; start date is October 2026 (temporary to permanent). You must hold CSCS and CPR/AED, with SOFA status or German work authorization.

Qualifications

• Current CSCS certification from NSCA or equivalent.
• CPR and AED certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead structured strength and conditioning programs.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and demonstrations.
• Lead workshops on injury prevention and performance; collaborate with Physical Therapy team.

Skills

Coaching/communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Independent work

Education

CSCS certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

We are looking for individuals who want to join our team in Ramstein, Germany.

Job Opportunity: Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach

Location: Ramstein, Germany - 4 days of reimbursable travel per quarter on-site

Start Date: October 2026 (temporary to permanent)

Schedule: Full‑Time (Monday-Fri)

Help Service Members Perform at Their Best

Are you passionate about strength and conditioning, and excited by the idea of helping military service members build the physical readiness they need for their mission? French Consulting is looking for a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach to support service members at Ramstein and surrounding locations in Germany. In this role, you'll design and lead training programs that build strength, endurance, mobility, and resilience, helping reduce injury risk and improve overall performance for the men and women who keep the mission running. You'll work side-by-side with physical therapists, behavioral health coaches, and psychologists as part of an integrated human performance team.

What You'll Do

Training & Program Design

• Design and lead structured strength and conditioning programs that build functional strength, endurance, mobility, agility, and injury resilience
• Adapt programs to fit different missions, schedules, and physical demands across units
• Build unit-wide fitness strategies in support of leadership-directed readiness goals
• Provide one-on-one coaching, exercise demonstrations, and hands-on guidance

Education & Outreach

• Lead workshops, briefings, and hands-on training sessions on injury prevention, recovery, and performance
• Partner with the Physical Therapy team to run monthly workshops on injury prevention and recovery strategies
• Share general readiness trends and observations with leadership (without including any personal health information)

Working Within Your Scope

• Recognize when an injury concern needs more than coaching - and refer service members to Physical Therapy for evaluation
• Stay within strength and conditioning coaching; you won't be asked to diagnose or treat medical conditions

Who You Are

• You love helping people get stronger, move better, and stay injury-free
• You are a confident communicator who can lead a room, whether it's one person or a unit-wide workshop
• You are comfortable adapting your approach to fit different fitness levels, schedules, and mission demands
• You work well independently but also enjoy being part of a close-knit, multi-disciplinary team
• You understand — or want to understand — military life and what it takes to support service members

Qualifications

Certification

• Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, or an equivalent credential
• Current CPR and AED certification

Background Check

• Ability to pass all required background investigations and obtain installation access

Work Authorization

• Must possess SOFA status with access to U.S. military installations; or
• Legal authorization to work in Germany and ability to pass a police background investigation

Why You’ll Love It Here

A mission that matters support the health, readiness, and resilience of U.S. Air Force personnel and their families.

A collaborative team work alongside fellow human performance professionals in an integrated, supportive environment.

Professional growth access to continuing education, certification maintenance, and training opportunities.

European location live and work in Germany with opportunities to travel throughout the European theater.

Stability a multi-year contract opportunity supporting a long-term federal program.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're excited about the opportunity to make a real impact while supporting the military community, we'd love to hear from you.

French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.