Running Coach

CICONIX, LLC•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

CICONIX is seeking five (5) Running Coaches with three (3) years of experience to support the Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW), Human Performance (HP) and Support Services (SS) for the U.S. Department of Defense, Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The Running Coaches will have daily contact with junior Airmen. As such, they must adhere to the highest standards of conduct in their interface with these Airmen; and understand the student/instructor relationship; the duties of the coaches; and provide the experienced, professional, administrative, and technical support required to achieve the desired degree of student preparation to accomplish SWTW Training Pipeline goals. Demonstrate and perform physical training modules with students. Demonstrate the points of performance for the exercises codified in the curriculum, and ensure exercises are being performed to established SW standards. Prepare students for success in the SW Training Pipeline by working with candidates to maximize their potential in aquatics and physical training modules. This shall include guidance and application of physical preparedness and training techniques for the physical abilities assessments and evaluations to include, but not limited to, swim stroke development with and without fins, water confidence, running, and lower and upper body development. Perform physical testing IAW established guidelines approved by the SWTW. Interface with the active-duty members to gain relevant career field and military information applicable to the SW curriculum. Recommend solutions to establish and maintain database/spreadsheet records of SW students and their status in the course, specifically regarding students’ performance on the physical fitness assessments and evaluations. Assist in the collection and proper storage of SWTW Training Pipeline-related data as necessary. Execute the SWTW established and approved academic curriculum with oversight from government personnel. As appropriate for the given situation, provide authorized medical attention to injured or ill students during training evolutions. Present training modules to student classes in various forums to include, but not limited to, classrooms, pool decks, workout facilities and others as required. Coaches shall be available to meet coach coverage requirements across SWTW Courses and Programs on JBSA Lackland, Chapman Annex, JBSA Camp Bullis and the virtual training space. Coaches shall provide physical training instruction and services to SWTW Permanent Party Active Duty and Civilian staff as a secondary priority. Coaches shall physically train themselves as a secondary priority as time permits and when directed by the Program Manager. Coaches may be required to assist in the testing of HP technology and equipment while training students, staff, or themselves. Coaches may be invited to voluntarily participate in government-approved human subjects research studies. Participation will be strictly voluntary and declining to participate will have no impact on contract performance, employment or evaluation. Coaches shall be responsible for tracking and submitting their own Human Performance utilization metrics via the HP Utilization Tracker on a weekly basis. A minimum of 1040 hours must be tracked on a yearly basis. Coaches must adhere to and implement Government HP Programming adjustments provided by the assigned GS Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Coaches must provide consistent, active coaching, including clear communication of instructions, feedback, and motivation to students during training sessions. Coaches will lead candidates on runs and rucks of varying distances and durations, providing real-time coaching and demonstration of proper form, technique, pacing strategies, and equipment management. Coaches must be able to maintain paces and distances alongside candidates in training while actively instructing and correcting candidates. Coaches must maintain a level of physical fitness commensurate with the demands of leading and participating in strenuous running and rucking activities, ensuring the ability to effectively demonstrate proper techniques, maintain appropriate paces alongside candidates, and respond safely and effectively in training scenarios.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Three (3) years of experience
Must possess the USA Track & Field (USATF) Level 1 Coach Certification.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Health and Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
Active Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
All Coaches shall be CPR/AED Certified.
Must also become Lifeguard Qualified (American Red Cross Certification) and be able to become Safety Swimmers IAW SWTS Safety Swimmer requirement.
A minimum of three (3) years equivalent experience working as a Coach or physical fitness leader in a similar field and environment.
Experience as a coach or athlete in competitive level running (club, collegiate, or Olympic). The running events coached or competed in must have included running distances of 400 meters or more.
U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.
Coaches must pass the Physical Fitness Test within 15 days of reporting to SWTW and must pass annual Physical Fitness Test as well.
All Coaches must successfully complete the High-Risk Training Course, the Adjunct Faculty Course, and other government provided training as determined by the SWTW Chief Learning Officer, within 30 days after beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and perform physical training modules with students.
Demonstrate the points of performance for the exercises codified in the curriculum, and ensure exercises are being performed to established SW standards.
Prepare students for success in the SW Training Pipeline by working with candidates to maximize their potential in aquatics and physical training modules.
Perform physical testing IAW established guidelines approved by the SWTW.
Interface with the active-duty members to gain relevant career field and military information applicable to the SW curriculum.
Recommend solutions to establish and maintain database/spreadsheet records of SW students and their status in the course, specifically regarding students’ performance on the physical fitness assessments and evaluations.
Assist in the collection and proper storage of SWTW Training Pipeline-related data as necessary.
Execute the SWTW established and approved academic curriculum with oversight from government personnel.
As appropriate for the given situation, provide authorized medical attention to injured or ill students during training evolutions.
Present training modules to student classes in various forums to include, but not limited to, classrooms, pool decks, workout facilities and others as required.
Provide physical training instruction and services to SWTW Permanent Party Active Duty and Civilian staff as a secondary priority.
Physically train themselves as a secondary priority as time permits and when directed by the Program Manager.
Assist in the testing of HP technology and equipment while training students, staff, or themselves.
Track and submitting their own Human Performance utilization metrics via the HP Utilization Tracker on a weekly basis.
Adhere to and implement Government HP Programming adjustments provided by the assigned GS Strength and Conditioning Coaches.
Provide consistent, active coaching, including clear communication of instructions, feedback, and motivation to students during training sessions.
Lead candidates on runs and rucks of varying distances and durations, providing real-time coaching and demonstration of proper form, technique, pacing strategies, and equipment management.
Maintain a level of physical fitness commensurate with the demands of leading and participating in strenuous running and rucking activities