Strength and Conditioning Coach

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Strength and Conditioning Coach you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Strength and Conditioning Coach joining our team.

The Strength and Conditioning Coach is responsible for establishing and administering effective strength and conditioning protocols designed to maximize the physical performance of agency personnel.

HOW A STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE :

• Demonstrates and provides instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.
• Designs, administers, evaluates, and document the effects of physical training protocols for agency personnel in garrison, TDY / TAD, or deployment, under the supervision of the HP program manager and / or coordinator.
• Coordinate training programs with the HP staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of agency personnel recovering from injury.
• Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
• Communicate and collaborate with sports medicine professionals and / or bridge coordinator to ensure a smooth transition from rehabilitation to performance-based activities. Will also collaborate with mental performance and performance nutrition to ensure a holistic approach to human performance.
• Assist the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment.
• Participate in periodic meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement. If a meeting occurs outside of regular working hours-unable to attend a meeting, the SCS is responsible for reviewing the information disseminated in meetings.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP staff and / or program staff as appropriate.
• Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Commands will allow attendance at the necessary conferences or courses to complete the continuing education units required to maintain professional certifications.
• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining records of utilization, workload, conducting or participating in education programs, and participating in clinical staff quality assurance functions.
• Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator.
• Assist with supply inventories and provide input regarding supply needs for the HP program.
• Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and / or Coordinator and required by headquarters and program staff.
• Maintain % compliance with local mandatory command training requirements.
• Advise the chain of command and / or HP program manager and / or coordinator on strength and conditioning, administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED SKILLS / TRAINING / EDUCATION :

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED :

EDUCATION : Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

CLEARANCE : Must possess a Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS / SCI

LOCATION : Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

This is a contingent posting, expected to start in .

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE :

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