SOF Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Battelle Memorial Institute; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed work schedule with every‑fr

Hybrid work model (60% in-office / 40%

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle Memorial Institute in Arlington, VA, is seeking a full-time Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support the POTFF program for U.S. Special Operations Command.

You will design, implement, evaluate and document individualized training programs for SOF personnel, emphasizing safe, evidence-based performance enhancement. As part of the Health Research and Analytics team, you will collaborate with HP staff, manage data, and ensure compliance with USSOCOM requirements while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
• NSCA CSCS or CSCCA CSCC certification required.
• At least five years of demonstrable experience coordinating sport/mission-specific performance programs.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with AED training.
• Physically proficient to demonstrate prescribed exercises and hike in austere environments.
• Ability to lift and manipulate loads up to 25 kilograms.

Responsibilities

• Establish and administer strength and conditioning protocols to maximize SOF personnel performance.
• Design, implement, evaluate, and document physical training programs.
• Coordinate training with HP staff to safely return personnel to training after injury.
• Refer medical conditions to appropriate providers.
• Develop and promulgate SOPs and training protocols for equipment use and safety.
• Collect and report program data per USSOCOM and POTFF requirements.

Skills

CSCS/CSCCA certification

5+ years experience in performance/ SO

CPR/AED certification

Exercise science knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science/health science/physical education

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Battelle Memorial Institute in Arlington, VA, is seeking a full-time Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support the POTFF program for U.S. Special Operations Command.

You will design, implement, evaluate and document individualized training programs for SOF personnel, emphasizing safe, evidence-based performance enhancement. As part of the Health Research and Analytics team, you will collaborate with HP staff, manage data, and ensure compliance with USSOCOM requirements while maintaining