Exercise Specialist / Fitness Coach - CSCS or TSAC-F

LMR Technical Group•Concord, NH

47d•Onsite

About The Position

LMR Technical Group is seeking an Exercise Specialist/Fitness Coach to support the New Hampshire National Guard's comprehensive physical-readiness program. This role involves working directly with Service Members to improve their performance on the Army Combat Fitness Test or Air Force Fitness Assessment, assist individuals returning to fitness after injury or medical restriction, and help military members and families improve their overall health and fitness. Physical readiness is crucial for Service Members, impacting deployability, career progression, retention, unit readiness, and the overall mission accomplishment of the organization. This position offers the opportunity to apply strength and conditioning expertise in an operational environment where measurable improvement directly contributes to military readiness, moving beyond the traditional gym setting to work directly with the military population.

Requirements

Current National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or Current NSCA Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification.
Current American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of tactical strength and conditioning and military physical-readiness principles.
Working knowledge of Army FM 7-22, Holistic Health and Fitness, including preparation for Army Combat Fitness Test events.
Working knowledge of AR 600-9, Army Body Composition Program, including height, weight, body-fat, and circumference-based assessment requirements.
Ability to develop individualized evidence-based strength, conditioning, and fitness programs.
Ability to safely demonstrate prescribed exercises and coach proper movement and technique.
Ability to successfully complete required background screening and meet DoD installation and information-system access requirements.
Ability to travel to NHNG locations and support scheduled drill weekends and unit activities as required.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with tactical athletes, military personnel, law enforcement, firefighters, collegiate athletes, or comparable high-performance populations.
Experience providing return-to-performance or medically coordinated physical reconditioning.
Previous experience supporting H2F or another military human-performance program.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver evidence-based physical readiness, strength and conditioning, remedial fitness, reconditioning, and wellness programs supporting New Hampshire National Guard Service Members and eligible family members.
Support the principles of the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness program and help Service Members meet applicable physical fitness and body-composition standards.
Conduct intake and physical-readiness assessments for Service Members referred following an unsuccessful Army Combat Fitness Test, Air Force Fitness Assessment, or other applicable military fitness assessment.
Develop individualized written fitness "Get-Well" plans addressing identified performance deficiencies.
Provide continuous coaching and track Service Member progress toward successful completion of applicable military fitness standards.
Develop voluntary wellness programs for Service Members and eligible family members addressing cardiovascular fitness, strength, mobility, lifestyle improvement, and general health.
Prepare Service Members for Army Combat Fitness Test events using evidence-based strength and conditioning methodologies.
Apply working knowledge of Army FM 7-22, Holistic Health and Fitness.
Understand and appropriately support Army Body Composition Program requirements under AR 600-9.
Provide safe physical reconditioning to Service Members on medical profiles when medically authorized.
Review applicable medical profiles and medical clearance before initiating reconditioning activities and ensure all training remains within limitations prescribed by credentialed medical providers.
Coordinate with healthcare professionals and other readiness team members when appropriate.
Develop weekly educational content covering subjects such as fitness programming, ACFT preparation, injury prevention, functional fitness, and physical readiness.
Partner with the Registered Dietitian to provide virtual wellness coaching and integrated physical and nutritional readiness programming.
Support virtual and in-person fitness programming, outreach activities, unit events, and drill weekends.
Maintain required client records and contribute data supporting readiness and program-performance reporting.
Maintain a safe training environment and demonstrate proper exercise techniques.
Other related duties as assigned.