Strength and Conditioning Coach

TASKS:

• Complement Athletic Trainer capabilities and increase the capacity of the SMIP Athletic Training Room to support initial screening, primary prevention, and “return to play” functions.
• Serve as the primary linkage between SMIP Athletic Trainers and unit Force Fitness Instructors. Assist in the rehabilitation of injured Marines in conjunction with unit FFIs and Athletic Trainers through evidence-based strength and conditioning programing under the guidance of the Command.
• Coordinate individualized exercise programs to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of personnel recovering from injury.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs/injury prevention, and reconditioning treatment programs.
• Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a licensed medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
• Performance Assessments and Program Design:
• Conduct specialized assessments based on unit Mission Essential Tasks (METs) in support of unit Commanders and Force Fitness Instructors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) Degree in an appropriate field which may include kinesiology, athletic training, exercise science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, or education.
• Possess and maintain certification as a Strength and Conditioning Coach/Specialist (e.g., National Strength and Conditioning Association, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist).
• Possess and maintain certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Possess at least 5 years of demonstrated experience and must possess experience of at least 12 months within the preceding 36 months in the same or similar work as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Creditable specialized experience shall include: conducting long and short-range planning and coordination of new functional training. Attributable results and relevant experience in a SOF, Division I collegiate, Olympic or professional level athletic environment is preferred.
• Possess and maintain a level of fitness to demonstrate all prescribed exercises/techniques and to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments.
• Possess and maintain the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms/50 Lbs.