Lead Strength Conditioning Coach

*Lead Strength Conditioning Coach* *Strategic Resources, Inc.
(SRI)* is an international, ISO 9001:2015 Certified, CMMI Maturity Level 3 Rated full-service provider with more than 34 years’ experience in the Federal, military, and commercial marketplaces.
SRI is seeking experienced and passionate Lead Strength Conditioning Coaches.
*Overview:* The Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) initiative is the Army's investment in Soldier Readiness.
The H2F System provides Strength and Conditioning Coaches (SCCs) and Cognitive Performance Specialists (CPSs) to function as integrated members of a Brigade (BDE)-based multi-disciplinary team focused on optimizing Soldier readiness and performance within the Army’s new H2F System.
The H2F System is the Army’s primary investment in Soldier readiness and lethality, optimal physical and non-physical performance, reduced injury rates, improved rehabilitation after injury, and increased overall effectiveness of the Total Army.
The system empowers and equips Soldiers to take charge of their health, fitness, and well-being to optimize individual performance, while preventing injury and disease.
The Lead Strength Conditioning Coach (Lead SCC) functions as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team focused on optimizing Soldier readiness and performance within the Army’s new Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System.
The Lead SCC shall establish and administer effective strength and conditioning training programs designed to maximize physical performance and reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries of brigade BDE personnel.
*Responsibilities:* * Serves as brigade Lead SCC and principal advisor to the supported BDE H2F Program Director on physical performance optimization.
* * Assists the BDE in improving Soldier physical readiness by developing, coordinating, executing, and managing recommended and approved H2F System strength and conditioning programs.
* Develops lines of communication within the brigade and battalion leadership and participate in associated training and other meetings.
* Coordinates, executes, and manages approved physical performance optimization programs within the framework of unit training/operational schedule, battle rhythm, and culture.
* Develops recommended evidence-based, periodized strength and conditioning programs focused on unit mission and individual Soldier tasks in accordance with H2F that are synchronized and integrated with unit training/operational schedule, battle rhythm, and culture.
* As required, submit recommended strength and conditioning programs, with quantified training loads, to the BDE PD for approval and implement upon Government approval.
* Tracks Soldier/unit progression and provides data to the BDE PD as required.
* Coordinates and assists the BDE H2F Program Director and/or the Injury Control Director to develop, coordinate, and execute approved training programs for Soldiers with physical limitations that are medically cleared for strength and conditioning training/reconditioning.
* Coordinates with BDE H2F Program Director to ensure all strength and conditioning education and services are synchronized and integrated with education and services provided by H2F Performance Team.
* Coaches and mentors, the BDE SCCs, unit fitness leaders and H2F Integrator.
Travel may be required to perform this task for geographically disbursed SCCs.
* Provides recommended and approved instruction and guidance to Soldiers and the Brigade leadership on physical strength and conditioning and injury prevention in coordination with the unit and H2F Performance Team.
* Identifies and directs Soldiers with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to the appropriate medical professionals for evaluation and treatment.
* Ensure documentation and reporting of data IAW guiding instructions provided by the BDE PD.
* As required, participates (virtual or in-person) in H2F System reviews to identify best practices and lessons learned throughout the H2F System and recommend opportunities for improvement.
* Compiles monthly BDE summary report and submits to the BDE PD by the 5th calendar day of the month.
* The Contractor shall report Contractor planned absences to the BDE PD on a weekly basis and daily forecasted absences each morning NLT 0900 along with a coverage plan as applicable.
*Minimum Required Skills, Education, Experience & Abilities:* * A master’s degree in any field with graduation from an accredited college/university.
Upon COR-RA pre-approval, the master’s degree requirement may be waived by possessing a bachelor’s degree and five (5) full years’ SCC experience, two of which will be operating independently within the Army’s H2F Program.
* Possess a current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
* Have a minimum of three full years of relevant SCC work experience within the last five years.
Relevant experience is defined as independently developing and executing task and environment specific functional injury control and health/wellbeing 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.
SCC internships are being conducted across multiple H2F BDEs through university partnerships.
Upon COR-RA pre-approval, the three-year experience requirement may be waived for SCC interns or Graduate assistants working with professional/semi-professional, ROTC, collegiate or equivalent sports teams for a minimum of 3 months.
Upon COR-RA pre-approval, the three-year experience requirement may be waived for honorably discharged prior service members or Military spouses.
* Have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardiopulmonary 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.
* Can read, write, and speak English and effectively communicate with Soldiers and leadership.
* Demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds.
* Have U.
S.
Citizenship * Demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds.
* Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, organize workload, and manage time.
* Superb organizational, verbal, and written communications skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel, and Teams.
* Capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads or weights up to 45 pounds and capable of meeting physical demands of training in all types of weather with Soldiers including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments to observe Soldier training evolutions and to train, educate, coach, and mentor.
* Capable of observing, demonstrating, and correcting Soldier’s performance of training/exercise techniques and form.
* Not have been convicted of a felony.
*SRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Affirmative Action Employer (AAE)* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: * Fort Knox, KY: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person