Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Loyal Source; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and fitness organization is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role involves establishing effective training protocols to enhance the performance of Special Operations Forces personnel. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science or related fields, hold a current NSCA certification, and have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong knowledge in injury prevention, physical training, and data analysis. This role offers an opportunity to make significant contributions to military performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
• Current NSCA certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
• Minimum of 5 years in sport/mission-specific performance programs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and administer effective strength and conditioning protocols.
• Coordinate training programs for personnel recovering from injury.
• Collect and report data as requested by the HP program Manager.

Skills

Strength and conditioning protocols

Exercise instruction

Data reporting and analysis

Injury prevention

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science or related discipline

Current NSCA certification (CSCS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Establish and administer effective strength and conditioning protocols to maximize the physical performance of SOF personnel, with priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel.
• Design, administer, evaluate, and document the effects of physical training protocols under supervision of the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Coordinate training programs with the HP staff to ensure safe and expeditious return to training of SOF personnel recovering from injury.
• Design and implement physical training programs for personnel who are TDY/TAD or deployed under supervision of the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.
• Refer personnel with new or undiagnosed medical conditions to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
• Assist in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols including equipment safety.
• Participate in meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in in-service training and required training in accordance with guiding instructions.
• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining records of utilization, workload, and participating in education programs.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Assist with supply inventories and provide input regarding supply needs for the HP program.
• Attend and participate in meetings with POTFF staff and medical personnel as requested.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are organized, utilized properly, and in a safe working condition.
• Perform other tasks, within the scope of the SCS position description, as assigned.
• Collect and report data as requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Utilize computers, software, and technologies as requested and required by USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
• Ability to lift and manipulate loads and weights up to 25 kilograms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
• 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).
• Maintenance of certification is an enduring element of the requirement.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) in developing long and short-range planning and coordination of sport/mission-specific performance programs.
• Experience with individual athletes and groups at NCAA Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or SOF Operators levels.

Licensure

• Current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Physically proficient to demonstrate exercises, hike over rough terrain, and function in austere environments.

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