Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

French Consulting; Moody Air Force Base (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

French Consulting is seeking a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to join the Human Performance Optimization team at Moody Air Force Base, GA. You will design training, test results, and translate data into actionable recommendations for mission readiness.

You will implement squadron-wide programs, monitor TDY and deployed personnel, and collaborate with medical staff on injury prevention and nutrition education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an exercise physiology, exercise science, or health science–related discipline.
• CSCS certification required and maintained.
• CPR/BLS/AED certification current and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Design strength and conditioning protocols for Airmen performance.
• Test and analyze performance data; prepare routine and quarterly reports.
• Coordinate injury prevention, return-to-training, and nutrition education with allied staff.

Education

Master’s degree in exercise physiology or related discipline

CSCS - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

American Red Cross CPR/BLS/AED certification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Location: Moody AFB, GA (supporting the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing and 820th Base Defense Group)

Start Date: 16 November 2026 (Base Period; four 12-month option years may follow)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, within standard duty hours of 0600-1800 (not to exceed 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week)

Build Performance for the Tactical Athlete

French Consulting is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coach to join the Human Performance Optimization (HPO) team at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. You will work directly with Airmen of the 93d Air Ground Operations Wing (93 AGOW) and 820th Base Defense Group (820 BDG), turning sound programming and hard data into measurable gains in strength, resilience, and operational readiness.

This is a hands‑on role embedded within the organization. You will design the training, test the results, and help leaders understand what the numbers mean for the mission.

What You’ll Do

Program Design & Delivery

• Establish and administer strength and conditioning protocols that maximize the physical performance of individual Airmen and support tactical conditioning.
• Design and implement training programs covering functional movement, energy system development, strength, endurance, mobility, and power.
• Design squadron‑wide physical training sessions and monitor programs for personnel on temporary duty (TDY) or deployed at medical request.
• Provide instruction and guidance on physical conditioning and injury prevention, and collaborate with a registered dietitian on nutrition education and evaluation.

Testing, Data & Reporting

• Perform performance testing, including Occupational Specific Physical Fitness Assessments (OSPFA) and testing required for specialized training programs or schools.
• Collect, analyze, and archive performance information:
  • Gather data through direct observation, interviews, surveys, and focused strength and conditioning testing.
  • Identify performance trends and prioritize physical and rehabilitation gaps across the unit.
  • Maintain trend and historical records in Microsoft Office applications; all work products are Government property.
• Deliver routine fitness reports, a weekly status report for staff meetings, and quarterly analyses to the 93 AGOW Director of Human Performance and Command Psychologist.
• Recommend corrective actions for issues or deficiencies that affect unit performance, readiness, or training, along with mitigation and prevention measures.

Injury Prevention & Return to Training

• Coordinate individualized exercise programs for a safe and expeditious return to training after injury.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the operators’ medical support staff and refer anyone with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition for evaluation.
• Attend staff meetings with the squadron commander as needed to evaluate training programs and identify improvements.

Facility, Equipment & Operations

• Keep equipment and facilities organized, clean, inspected, and safe, and report any equipment not in safe working order.
• Assist with supply inventories and recommend optimal equipment and supplies.
• Advise on the layout of the human performance facility and help develop facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and exercise protocols.
• Support occasional surge operations and, when authorized, CONUS travel in support of exercises, TDYs, and mission‑related meetings.

Who You Are

• A coach who thrives working with elite and tactical athletes and understands how physical readiness drives mission success.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, comfortable turning testing data into clear recommendations for commanders.
• A strong communicator who builds trust with operators and collaborates easily with medical, psychology, and command staff.
• Physically capable and able to demonstrate every exercise and technique you prescribe, including in austere environments.
• Reliable, professional, and comfortable working inside the DoD culture, policies, and processes.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in an accredited exercise physiology, exercise science, or health science–related discipline.

Certifications

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), current and maintained.
• American Red Cross CPR/BLS/AED certification, current and maintained.

Experience

• Sustained experience working with elite athlete populations, with a minimum of three (3) years aggregate experience within the past five (5) years.
• Creditable specialized experience includes:
  • Primary duties as a strength and conditioning coach, responsible for periodized programming and equipment procurement.
  • Work with elite athletes, defined as military special operations forces, professional, Olympic, or Division I collegiate athletes.

Physical & Security Requirements

• Able to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilograms.
• Able to complete and maintain a Tier 1 (T1) background investigation, including fingerprinting and an electronic application (eApp) at least 15 days before the start date.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; Antiterrorism Level 1 training required within 30 days of base access.

Why You’ll Love It Here

Mission that matters: Your work directly strengthens the readiness and resilience of Airmen who serve the nation.

Purpose-built facilities: Work from the HPO building with Government‑furnished workspace, computers, and equipment.

Predictable weekday schedule: Monday-Friday duty hours, with federal holidays observed.

Onboarding and training: Receive in-processing, newcomer’s orientation, and job‑specific training, including hands‑on opportunities.

Integrated team: Collaborate daily with the Director of Human Performance, Command Psychologist, and medical support staff.

Long‑term opportunity: A one‑year Base Period with up to four 12‑month option years, subject to Government exercise of options.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are a credentialed strength and conditioning professional who wants your programming to make a real difference for America’s tactical athletes, we would 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.