Special Operations Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Coronado, CA)

KBR•San Diego, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to establish and administer effective strength and conditioning protocols designed to maximize the physical performance of SOF personnel, with a priority on SOF Operators and Direct Combat Support personnel. The role involves demonstrating and instructing on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance. The specialist will design, administer, evaluate, and document physical training protocols for SOF personnel in various settings, coordinate training programs with HP staff for injured personnel, and refer individuals with medical conditions to providers. Collaboration with sports medicine, mental performance, and performance nutrition professionals is key for a holistic approach. The role also includes assisting the HP program Manager in developing facility standard operating procedures, participating in meetings and training, performing administrative duties, developing training materials, assisting with supply inventories, and utilizing computer systems. Advising the chain of command on strength and conditioning matters, administrative issues, and fiscal requests is also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required.
Must possess a Secret Clearance or Top Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a clearance.
Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
Possess and maintain current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or the Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa).
Minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) of developing long and short-range planning and coordination of sport/mission specific performance programs resulting in attributable results with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Division I, Olympic, professional, and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
Paid full-time experience as a Government civilian or contract employee at US Army and/or Marine Corps Infantry Units, may be counted towards minimum qualification requirements, provided this experience was gained within the most recent, continuous 3 years, as a directly embedded staff member, on-site with respective Army and/or Marine Corp entities.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
Current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
Physical proficiency to demonstrate all prescribed exercises / techniques and to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments.
Must be able to lift and manipulate loads and weights up to 25 kilograms.

Nice To Haves

Prior military and/or SOF experience.
Master's degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.
Design, administer, evaluate, and document the effects of physical training protocols for SOF 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 SOF 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.
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.
Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP staff and/or POTFF staff as appropriate.
Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions.
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 USSOCOM HQ and its POTFF staff.
Maintain 100% 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.