The Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCC) is responsible for establishing and administering effective strength and conditioning training programs designed to maximize the physical performance and reduce the risk of Musculoskeletal injuries of personnel. The SCC supports the optimization of individual’s and unit’s physical readiness and ability to perform warrior tasks and battle drills required for the Brigade-based multi-disciplinary team’s mission.

Responsibilities:

1. Developing, coordinating, executing, and managing recommended and approved strength and conditioning programs.
2. Coordinate, execute, and manage approved physical performance optimization training programs within the framework of the unit’s training/operational schedule, battle rhythm, and culture.
3. Regularly brief Geneva and site leadership on necessary improvements to physical training programming and H2F contracted activities.
4. Develop and recommend evidence-based, periodized strength and conditioning programs focused on unit mission and individual Soldier tasks that are synchronized and integrated with unit training/operational schedule, battle rhythm, and culture and implement upon Government approval.
5. As required, submit strength and conditioning programs, with quantified training loads, for approval and implement upon Government approval.
6. Develop, coordinate, and execute approved training programs for Soldiers with physical limitations that are medically cleared for strength and conditioning training/reconditioning.
7. Ensure all strength and conditioning education and services are synchronized and integrated with approved education and services provided by Performance Team.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
2. Possess a current certification by the NSCA as a CSCS or by the CSCCA as a SCCC.
3. Possess a minimum of three full years of relevant SCC work experience defined as independently 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. Employment related to internships or graduate work up to one year will be considered towards relevant experience with Geneva approval.
4. Hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification. Certification cards must display the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross emblem. Web-based classes do not meet required standards.
5. Ability to read, write, and speak English and effectively communicate with Soldiers and leadership.
6. Demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds.