Strength & Conditioning Coach

Resolution Think; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Resolution Think is hiring a Strength & Conditioning Specialist to join the Air National Guard's Human Performance Optimization Program. This full-time role involves designing comprehensive training programs for elite tactical athletes to enhance their performance and recovery.

Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree and have over five years of relevant experience, including strengths in physical therapy and motivation techniques. Join us in supporting the readiness of our national guardsmen.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist in demanding environments.
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for TACP personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations and develop tailored training programs.
• Assess fitness levels and provide motivational support.

Skills

Strength and conditioning

Human performance optimization

Physical therapy

Public speaking

Motivation techniques

Education

Master's degree in Human Performance, Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Resolution Think is searching for a Strength & Conditioning Specialist to support the Air National Guard's Human Performance Optimization Program. This is an embedded human performance role supporting the Air National Guard (ANG) Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) community. You will work side-by-side with elite tactical athletes — TACP Officers (19Z) and TACP Specialists (1Z3) — whose operational readiness depends on staying durable, recovering quickly, and performing at the highest level. The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) program treats the operator as a "human weapon system," integrating physical therapy and strength and conditioning to reduce injury risk, accelerate recovery, and extend career longevity.

Locations: Fort Indiantown Gap, PA

Employment type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday - Friday core hours 0700–1500

Job Description

• Design, implement, and teach a cohesive, comprehensive strength and conditioning program for TACP personnel across a wide range of ability levels.
• Provide an initial performance evaluation within one week of a member's request; complete a needs analysis identifying deficits, goals, and risk factors; and build a tailored program spanning rehabilitation, performance training, strength and conditioning, and rehabilitation.
• Deliver individualized training programs no later than 14 calendar days after evaluation, created alongside the Physical Therapist where applicable, with a focus on long‑term, holistic health — including nutrition and recovery (rest, sleep, and mobilization).
• Screen for factors affecting performance and readiness — flexibility and mobility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and body composition — to inform programming.
• Implement neck and spine strengthening protocols designed to enhance physical capacity and durability for TACP operators.
• Meet individually with each operator at least semiannually to assess fitness and review goals; document outcomes and report trends to unit leadership.
• Build rapport, motivate operators, and deliver briefings, educational sessions, and seminars on health, fitness, and physical performance.
• Employ modern, evidence‑based best practices and validated functional assessments, including approved third‑party fitness and nutrition technologies.
• Advise unit commanders on strength and conditioning matters; develop SOPs and identify program improvements. Assist with conditioning‑equipment inventory and supply recommendations.
• Maintain credentials and continuing education; document encounters in mandated Government systems in compliance with HIPAA and the Privacy Act.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet or exceed every requirement below. Documentation of each is required at the time of application.

• Education: Master's degree or higher in Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of full‑time experience as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; the aerospace industry; test pilot/astronaut support; or a similar man‑machine, high‑performance environment.
• Certification: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), plus current basic CPR certification including AED training.
• Security Investigation: All work is performed at an unclassified level. A favorable Tier 1 security investigation is required.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, Resolution Think is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all job seekers.