SOF Strength & Conditioning Specialist for Performance

Battelle Memorial Institute; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

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

The role focuses on optimizing SOF physical performance, developing individualized training plans, and coordinating with the HP program to ensure safe return to training after injuries. Responsibilities include designing and evaluating training protocols, instructing exercises, maintaining safety standards, and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education–related discipline
• NSCA CSCS or CSCCA certification required
• Minimum of five years designing and coordinating sport/mission-specific performance programs producing measurable results
• CPR with AED required
• Physically capable to demonstrate exercises and hike in rough terrain
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Establish and administer strength and conditioning protocols to maximize physical performance for SOF personnel
• Design, implement, evaluate, and document physical training programs
• Coordinate with HP staff to ensure safe return to training after injury
• Provide instruction on proper exercise techniques and injury prevention
• Ensure safe facility operations and equipment handling
• Collect and report program data per USSOCOM and POTFF requirements
• Develop training materials and assist with supply inventories
• Attend meetings and participate in ongoing staff training

Skills

Program design & evaluation

Injury prevention instruction

Physical training instruction

Data collection & reporting

Safety compliance

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science / related field

CSCS or CSCCA Certification

5+ years of performance-program experience

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

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

The role focuses on optimizing SOF physical performance, developing individualized training plans, and coordinating with the HP program to ensure safe return to training after injuries. Responsibilities include designing and evaluating training protocols, instructing exercises, maintaining safety standards, and reporting