Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Reef Systems • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston executes demanding missions in the U.S. Air Force, including global rapid airlift operations, long-duration flights, low-altitude NVG ingress, and high-altitude personnel delivery. These missions place significant physical stress on mobility aircrew, particularly the musculoskeletal (MSK) system. Historically, aircrew relied on personal strategies to manage physical strain, often leading to detrimental health effects. Modern operational demands necessitate a deliberate, science-based human performance approach to enhance physical durability, reduce injury risk, and sustain warfighting readiness. The CSCS supports the Human Performance Team (HPT) by delivering injury-prevention-focused strength and conditioning services to mobility aircrew. The objective is to strengthen the MSK system, reduce neck/back injury prevalence, enhance physical readiness for demanding warfighting tasks, and improve overall quality of life for aircrew. The CSCS serves as a subject matter expert in physical performance, injury prevention, and musculoskeletal conditioning. The CSCS evaluates aircrew, develops individualized training programs, advises leadership, and collaborates with interdisciplinary human performance professionals to optimize aircrew physical readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2+ years full-time experience as a Strength & Conditioning Specialist in: Collegiate (or higher) athletics, Professional athletics, Tactical athletics, or Aerospace, test pilot, astronaut, or similar high-performance man-machine environments.
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) OR CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).
• Current CPR/AED certification (basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation + automated external defibrillator).
• Favorable Tier 3 (T3) investigation required for access to Secret information via briefings.

Nice To Haves

• Mission-driven professional with experience supporting high-performance populations.
• Capable of blending tactical strength & conditioning expertise with injury-prevention science.
• Thrives in dynamic military environments.
• Communicates effectively with aircrew and leadership.
• Delivers measurable improvements in physical readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide injury-prevention-focused strength and conditioning services to mobility aircrew.
• Enhance MSK resilience to support physically demanding warfighting tasks.
• Improve aircrew quality of life through targeted conditioning and education.
• Complete all in-processing requirements and job-specific training.
• Conduct in-processing assessments for newly assigned aircrew.
• Conduct initial MSK evaluations and performance assessments.
• Develop individualized training programs focused on neck conditioning, back conditioning, and injury risk reduction.
• Track progress through follow-up assessments.
• Guide implementation of individualized programs aligned with human performance objectives, injury prevention strategies, and aircrew healthcare plans.
• Maintain proficiency in all prescribed exercises to provide hands-on demonstrations.
• Serve as a human performance advisor to unit commanders.
• Provide recommendations on injury prevention, program improvements, SOPs, and fitness protocols.
• Attend unit and MTF meetings as required.
• Monitor new developments in injury prevention, strength & conditioning, and rehabilitation techniques.
• Recommend updates to equipment, exercise regimens, and best practices.
• Maintain safe training environments and report safety concerns.
• Maintain open communication with aircrew and leadership.
• Coordinate with medical personnel regarding injury risks, duty-limiting conditions, and referrals to MTF when necessary.
• Document all aircrew assessments, encounters, and performance data within 3 business days.
• Contribute required data to the Human Performance Measures of Effectiveness Report (HP-MER) and monthly data reports.
• Develop individualized training programs upon request.
• Maintain all professional credentials and certifications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary HPT members to ensure holistic human performance optimization.
• Support continuity folder development and updates as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior