Functional Strength Coach

Education Jobs NJ; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Jobs NJ seeks experienced Functional Strength Coaches to support a comprehensive Human Performance program for Air Force personnel. You will design and deliver mission-specific strength and conditioning to improve readiness, endurance, mobility and performance.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's in Kinesiology or Exercise Science, two years of strength-coach experience, TSAC-F and CSCS certifications, strong communication, teamwork skills, MS Office proficiency, and US

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Kinesiology or Exercise Science.
• Minimum two years of strength-coach experience.
• TSAC-F and CSCS certifications required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver functional strength and conditioning programs.
• Conduct individual and group Human Performance evaluations.
• Design training programs based on unit requirements.
• Lead sessions for personnel with varied occupational demands.
• Provide instruction on exercise and weightlifting techniques.
• Track participant performance and maintain training records.
• Collaborate with Athletic Trainers and unit personnel.

Skills

Strength coaching experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Kinesiology or Exercise Science

TSAC-F certification

CSCS certification

Job description

About the Job

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week

Position: Contract / Human Performance Program

About the Position

We are seeking experiencedFunctional 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.