Senior Strength & Conditioning Specialist

General Dynamics - IT; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Comprehensive health packages

Internal mobility team

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist to lead evidence‑based performance programs for SOF personnel. You will supervise development, delivery, and evaluation of training, ensuring expert instruction and quality assurance across units.

The role requires leadership, collaboration with medical and nutrition teams, and a focus on injury mitigation and return‑to‑duty processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an exercise science, health science, or physical education related field.
• 7+ years as Strength & Conditioning Coach with athletes at NCAA Division I or SOF levels.
• CSCS or SCCC certification and CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to hike rough terrain and work in austere environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, delivery, and evaluation of strength and conditioning programs.
• Provide instruction and ensure safety in physical training protocols.
• Coordinate program designs and rapid customization for end users.
• Collaborate with medical and nutrition teams for performance optimization.

Skills

CSCS certification

SCCC certification

AED/CPR certification

Experience with SOF/athletes

Leadership & coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related

Master’s preferred

Tools

NSCA standards

Job description

GDIT is your place.

You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being rusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can’t turn into opportunity. And our work depends on a Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist joining our team to support customer activities.

The Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist serves as the lead physical performance expert responsible for supervising and coordinating the development, delivery, and evaluation of evidence‑based strength and conditioning programs. This position provides expert instruction, oversees administrative and quality‑assurance functions for the physical training program, and serves as the primary representative for strength and conditioning matters across units or components.

The Senior SCS leverages extensive experience to guide performance enhancement, injury mitigation, and return‑to‑duty processes for personnel operating in demanding environments.

HOW A SENIOR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Serve as the Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach when there are two (2) or more strength coaches at the same location and will perform administrative duties as directed by local POTFF leadership.
• Serve as lead representative for Strength & Conditioning for their Group, Regiment, Wing or Unit when SOF Command or TSOC needs Component-wide representation.
• Serve as lead Strength Coach and SME for all local development of requirements, performance testing, and execution of initiatives related to or involving strength and conditioning.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.
• Design, administer, evaluate, and document the effects of physical training protocols for SOF personnel in garrison, TDY/TAD, or deployed, under the supervision of the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator.
• All program designs shall be efficiently accomplished with rapid customization and dissemination to the end user, using process efficiencies wherever possible.
• Coordinate training programs with the Physical domain staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of SOF personnel recovering from injury.
• Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
• Communicate and collaborate with Sports Medicine professionals and/or Bridge Coordinator to ensure a smooth transition from rehabilitation to performance-based activities.
• Communicate and collaborate with cognitive performance and performance nutrition to ensure a holistic approach to human performance.
• Assist the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are properly cleaned, organized and utilized and are in safe working conditions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Possess and maintain a current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or the Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA).
• Current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises / techniques and capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and observe SOF training evolutions.

CLEARANCE: Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.

LOCATION: Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
• #MilitaryHealthGDITJobs