Functional Strength Coach

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates seeks a seasoned Functional Strength Coach to support a comprehensive Human Performance program for Air Force personnel. The role focuses on designing mission-specific strength and conditioning to improve readiness, endurance, mobility, and durability.

You will lead sessions, conduct evaluations, and develop portable training guidance for deployment, collaborating with athletic trainers and mindfulness staff to optimize performance and reduce injuries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science from an accredited college.
• Minimum two years of experience as a practicing strength coach.
• TSAC-F certification and CSCS certification from NSCA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver functional strength and conditioning programs.
• Conduct individual and group Human Performance evaluations.
• Design training programs for individual, unit, and mission-specific requirements.
• Lead strength and conditioning sessions for personnel with varied occupational demands.
• Provide instruction on proper exercise and weightlifting techniques.
• Conduct performance-training clinics, including running and weightlifting-form training.
• Track participant performance and maintain training records; prepare monthly reports.
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainers and unit personnel.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time.

Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week.

Position: Contract / Human Performance Program.

About the Position

We are seeking experienced Functional Strength Coaches to support a comprehensive Human Performance and Holistic Health & Fitness program serving Air Force personnel. The Functional Strength Coach will design and deliver mission-specific strength and conditioning programs designed to improve physical readiness, strength, endurance, mobility, durability, and performance while helping reduce preventable injuries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver functional strength and conditioning programs.
• Conduct individual and group Human Performance evaluations.
• Design training programs based on individual, unit, and mission-specific requirements.
• Lead strength and conditioning sessions for personnel with varied occupational demands.
• Provide instruction on proper exercise and weightlifting techniques.
• Conduct performance-training clinics, including running and weightlifting-form training.
• Support unit physical training sessions in coordination with fitness personnel.
• Develop portable and sustainable training guidance for personnel preparing for deployment.
• Provide performance recommendations addressing strength, endurance, mobility, load carriage, equipment movement, and repeated high-intensity activities.
• Track participant performance and maintain accurate training and assessment records.
• Prepare monthly performance reports and documentation.
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainers, Mindfulness Coaches, and unit personnel.
• Participate in professional development, meetings, and program coordination activities.
• Work effectively in field environments, including inclement weather and nonstandard working conditions when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a practicing strength coach.
• Current Tactical Strength & Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification.
• Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to successfully complete required background, security, drug-screening, installation-access, and other contract-related requirements.