Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Reef Systems; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Reef Systems seeks a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist to deliver injury‑prevention focused training for mobility aircrew at Joint Base Charleston, SC. The role emphasizes MSK conditioning, individualized programs, and collaboration with medical and leadership teams.

Responsibilities include initial assessments, program development, and ongoing monitoring to optimize aircrew physical readiness and reduce injury risk in demanding missions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field.
• 2+ years full‑time experience as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist in collegiate, professional, tactical or aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury‑prevention‑focused strength and conditioning services to mobility aircrew.
• Develop individualized training programs to enhance MSK resilience for demanding tasks.
• Advise leadership and coordinate with interdisciplinary human performance professionals.
• Track progress with follow‑up assessments and adjust programs as needed.
• Maintain safe training environments and document assessments within 3 business days.

Skills

Strength & Conditioning

Injury Prevention

MSK Conditioning

Aircrew Conditioning

Education

Human Performance / Kinesiology / Exercise Science

Job description

• Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina
• Government/Military

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

437th Airlift Wing Human Performance Team (HPT)

Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina 29404

Introduction & Background

The 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston executes some of the most demanding missions in the U.S. Air Force, including global rapid airlift operations, long-duration flights up to 36 hours, low‑altitude NVG ingress, and high‑altitude personnel delivery above 25,000 feet. These missions place significant physical stress on mobility aircrew, especially on the musculoskeletal (MSK) system. Aircrew historically relied on personal strategies to manage physical strain, often resulting in detrimental health effects. Modern operational demands now require a deliberate, science‑based human performance approach to enhance physical durability, reduce injury risk, and sustain warfighting readiness.

Purpose & Overall Objective

The CSCS supports the Human Performance Team (HPT) by delivering injury‑prevention‑focused strength and conditioning services to mobility aircrew. The objective is to strengthen the MSK system, reduce neck/back injury prevalence, enhance physical readiness for demanding warfighting tasks, and improve overall quality of life for aircrew.

Position Overview

The Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) serves as a subject matter expert in physical performance, injury prevention, and musculoskeletal conditioning. The CSCS evaluates aircrew, develops individualized training programs, advises leadership, and collaborates with interdisciplinary human performance professionals to optimize aircrew physical readiness.

Place of Performance

Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina Work will be performed at a building/office designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Alternate work locations are not authorized unless formally approved; telework is not permitted.

Duty Hours & Schedule

• Normal Duty Hours: 0730–1630, Monday–Friday.


• Flexibility: Duty hours may shift up to one hour earlier or later when mission‑dictated and pre‑approved by the COR.


• Permanent schedule changes: Require Contracting Officer (CO) approval.


• Federal Holidays: Observed in accordance with Joint Base Charleston holiday schedule.


• Travel: May be required; all travel must follow BTAR submission and approval procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years full‑time experience as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist in:
  
  
  
  • Collegiate (or higher) athletics
  
  
  • Professional athletics
  
  
  • Tactical athletics
  
  
  • Aerospace, test pilot, astronaut, or similar high‑performance man‑machine environments
  
  
  
  

Certifications

• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR


• CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)


• Current CPR/AED certification (basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation + automated external defibrillator).

Security Clearance

• Favorable Tier 3 (T3) investigation required for access to Secret information via briefings.


• May begin unclassified duties with initiated T3 and written COR approval.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Provide injury‑prevention‑focused strength and conditioning services to mobility aircrew.


• Enhance MSK resilience to support physically demanding warfighting tasks.


• Improve aircrew quality of life through targeted conditioning and education.

Tasks & Subtasks

In‑Processing & Initial Assessments

• Complete all in‑processing requirements and job‑specific training (including simulations and hands‑on activities).


• Conduct in‑processing assessments for newly assigned aircrew.

Performance Evaluations & Individualized Programs (IP)

• Conduct initial MSK evaluations and performance assessments.


• Develop individualized training programs focused on:
  
  
  
  • Neck conditioning
  
  
  • Back conditioning
  
  
  • Injury risk reduction
  
  
  
  


• Track progress through follow‑up assessments.

Program Implementation & Oversight

• Guide implementation of individualized programs aligned with:
  
  
  
  • Human performance objectives
  
  
  • Injury prevention strategies
  
  
  • Aircrew healthcare plans
  
  
  
  


• Maintain proficiency in all prescribed exercises to provide hands‑on demonstrations.

Advisory & Leadership Support

• Serve as a human performance advisor to unit commanders.


• Provide recommendations on:
  
  
  
  • Injury prevention
  
  
  • Program improvements
  
  
  • SOPs
  
  
  • Fitness protocols
  
  
  
  


• Attend unit and MTF meetings as required.

Research, Monitoring & Program Development

• Monitor new developments in:
  
  
  
  • Injury prevention
  
  
  • Strength & conditioning
  
  
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  
  
  
  


• Recommend updates to:
  
  
  
  • Equipment
  
  
  • Exercise regimens
  
  
  • Best practices
  
  
  
  


• Maintain safe training environments and report safety concerns.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain open communication with aircrew and leadership.


• Coordinate with medical personnel regarding:
  
  
  
  • Injury risks
  
  
  • Duty‑limiting conditions
  
  
  • Referrals to MTF when necessary.
  
  
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Document all aircrew assessments, encounters, and performance data within 3 business days.