Military Strength & Conditioning Coach (SMIP) – Camp Pendleton

QuarterLine Consulting Services, LLC; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid leave

Job summary

Cognito Systems is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist at Camp Pendleton, CA, to support the Marines – Sports Medicine Injury Prevention (SMIP) program. The role focuses on reducing injuries and enhancing readiness through athletic conditioning and performance optimization.

The civilian contractor will collaborate with Marine Corps teams, maintain certifications, and participate in ongoing education. The position is full-time on-site with comprehensive benefits and relocation options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field such as Kinesiology, athletic training, exercise science, exercise physiology, biomechanics or education.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Certification from an accredited strength and conditioning program (CSCS/CSCCa or similar).
• 5 years’ demonstrated strength and conditioning coaching experience; recent within 36 months (military/Division I/olympic preferred).
• Knowledge of human performance technology and its use in program design.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the team delivering strength and conditioning services to Marines.
• Implement injury prevention and performance optimization programs.
• Coordinate with USMC Command Elements, ATs, and FFIs.
• Maintain fitness standards to demonstrate prescribed exercises in austere environments.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Lift up to 50 lbs

Human performance tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology/athletic training/ exercise science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CSCS/NSCA/CSCCa certification

Job description

Cognito Systems is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist at Camp Pendleton, CA, to support the Marines – Sports Medicine Injury Prevention (SMIP) program. The role focuses on reducing injuries and enhancing readiness through athletic conditioning and performance optimization.

The civilian contractor will collaborate with Marine Corps teams, maintain certifications, and participate in ongoing education. The position is full-time on-site with comprehensive benefits and relocation options.