Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCC)

GAP Solutions Inc; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GAP Solutions Inc. seeks a Strength and Conditioning Coach to support the Army’s H2F program at Fort Riley, KS.

The role focuses on reducing attrition, increasing readiness, and delivering periodized, mission-focused training aligned with FM 7-22. Embedded with the BDE, the SCC will work with the H2F Performance Team to implement injury prevention and performance optimization programs, requiring CSCS or CSCCA certification, a Bachelor’s degree, 3 years SCC experience, BLS/AED, English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college; related field highly desired.
• Certification: CSCS from NSCA or SCCC from CSCCA.
• Three years SCC work experience in the last five years.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers with AED certification.
• Must read/write/speak English with soldiers and staff.
• Ability to lift weights up to 45 pounds.
• US citizen; ability to pass Tier 1 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee a periodized education program with BDE training calendars.
• Operate within H2F and field environments to support readiness and injury prevention.
• Observe training events and align work with H2F objectives.
• Support QA efforts and coordinate with H2F teams across installations.

Skills

CSCS/SCCC experience

English proficiency

Injury prevention

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any field)

Tools

MS Office/SharePoint

Job description

Position Objective: Strength and Conditioning Coach ( SCC) tasks/goals at designated Army installation are to reduce medical attrition and increase Military readiness. SCCs will improve BDE readiness through Army specific functional fitness training programs, in accordance with (IAW) Field Manual (FM) 7-22 and designed to meet each BDE’s Program of Instruction (POI) requirements. Services will target musculoskeletal (MSK) injury prevention and reconditioning education services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• SCCs will work as part of the H2F Performance Team to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the BDE and Battalion (BN) training calendars. Success is determined by the ability of the BDE to perform its combat mission.

• SCCs will perform services IAW the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) Scope of Practice.

• SCCs will be embedded at the BDE level. Most work will be performed in a Military training environment (i.e. fitness centers/gyms, BDE or administrative areas, outdoors, ranges, field training environments, and at the SPRC).

• SCCs will be required to observe BDE and below (i.e. BN, company, platoon, squad, team) specific training events (e.g., obstacle courses, combatives, training areas).

• Support quality assurance efforts, ensuring all work performance aligns with H2F objectives.

• SCCs may be embedded within H2F Performance Teams across BDEs at various Government installations.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university; it is highly desired that the degree is in a related field.

• Must possess a passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) by the NSCA as a CSCS or by the CSCCA as a SCCC.

• Have three years of relevant SCC work experience within the last five years. Relevant experience is defined as developing and executing task and environment specific functional injury control and health/well-being programs for groups of athletes or DoD/Department of Homeland Security/Department of Justice entities focused on a common sport or mission performance goal. Please note - Employment related to internships or graduate work for only up to one year is considered as relevant experience.

• Have a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross emblem. Please note - Web-based classes do not meet required standards.

• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English effectively with Soldiers and H2F staff.

• Be physically able to lift and manipulate loads and weight plates up to 45 pounds.

• Candidates must demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds.

• Have the ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel.

• Must be able to navigate and operate with unit SharePoint sites.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Candidate must be able to pass and maintain Tier 1 clearance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience providing forward musculoskeletal (MSK) care, early medical intervention, injury prevention (IP) and performance optimization services.

• Candidates must be physically able to hike in an austere environment and terrain (e.g., rocky, no running water, no shelter, no bathroom, no climate control, inclement weather, loud, smoky, etc.) while carrying their own backpack with necessary supplies on occasion (<20% of the time).

• Providing forward MSK care in the training environment, outside of the clinical setting, minimizing lost training time and ensuring early identification of injuries.

• Candidate must follow all Government designated work attire standards, social media standards and professional work requirements as stated with the TO.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is contingent upon contract award.