Strength And Conditioning Coach Nf4

U.S. Marine Corps•Twentynine Palms, CA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coach to join their Team! MCCS supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and the wider Marine Corps Community, offering a team-oriented environment with military personnel, civilian employees, contractors, and volunteers. This role is crucial for improving the readiness, lethality, and resilience of the total force across all domains of fitness, supporting the Marine Corps Total Fitness (MCTF) strategy.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in exercise science, physiology, human performance, kinesiology, biomechanics, sports and health education, or a similar field.
One year of applicable experience.
Certification from an accredited organization in Strength and Conditioning (NSCA-CSCS or CSCCA).
Proficiency with sport physiology, strength and conditioning, human performance, kinesiology, physical education, or a related field.
Understanding of concepts, principles, and practices of tactical strength and conditioning, and the unit readiness planning process.
Knowledge of strength and conditioning for high school, college, professional, military units, or first responders.
Ability to apply principles of strength conditioning: overload, progression, specificity, variation, and reversibility.
Experience coaching within an interdisciplinary human performance or sports science team.
Proficiency in writing, coaching, modifying, and supporting strength and conditioning workouts for large groups (15-50 athletes), including pre- and post-performance testing.
Expertise in applying general sport psychology concepts (motivational theory, imagery, positive self-talk, focus, arousal).
Expertise in the principles of biomechanics, anatomy, and metabolism and their application to operational performance.
Familiarity with coordinating strength and conditioning training based on the needs of sports coaching staff or unit leadership.
Practical knowledge, skill, and ability to teach, demonstrate, and evaluate warm-ups, speed, agility, quickness, strength, power, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, injury prevention, correctives, and recovery.
Familiarity with counseling and recommending training guidelines and expertise to Marines and authorized patrons.
Ability to design periodized general physical preparation programs or sport-specific programs.
Experience referring participants to a medical provider or other services as necessary.
Industry-level knowledge of supporting elements within an athletic setting (athletic trainers, applied mental skills consultants, dietitians, sleep health coaches).
Knowledge of the application of strength and conditioning coaching in support of a larger organizational component.
Understanding strength and conditioning principles and the ability to apply them in a higher performance setting.
Insight to implement rules, guidelines, emergency procedures, and policies.
Requires a valid driver's license.
If located OCONUS, must have a SOFA driver's license.
Must register with the Selective Service System if male and born after December 31, 1959.

Nice To Haves

USAW Level 1/II certification.
Collegiate and/or high school athletic playing experience.

Responsibilities

Create performance-based programs including strength, power, speed, agility, aerobic and anaerobic training, and recovery for Marine Corps units, athletes, and individuals.
Develop pre-designed strength and conditioning programs for family members that align with Marine Corps policies and MCTF strategy.
Focus programs on improving physical performance, reducing musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI), and enhancing physical, social, spiritual, and mental wellness.
Develop unit- and individual-specific, sport-specific, and structured periodized training programs for Marines.
Collaborate with athletic trainers, other strength and conditioning coaches, and subject matter experts within the WARR and MCTF framework.
Communicate with commands and develop structured strength and conditioning programs.
Provide physical instruction, assessments, and demonstrations of various strength and conditioning components, including nervous system regulation, mobility, speed, agility, quickness, conditioning, strength, power, and reconditioning.
Deliver standardized strength and conditioning education and training developed by Headquarters Semper Fit, including online and in-person courses.
Conduct sessions or classes at various locations such as unit areas, sports fields, performance centers, and classrooms.
Support training activities and events at locations like Marine Corps schoolhouses, training sites, or in garrison or field.
Utilize athlete management software to program, periodize, and track performance.
Store performance assessment information, health questionnaires, and other records in accordance with Marine Corps Order 5210.11 and HIPAA.
Develop physical performance programs and consultations for family members and authorized patrons.
Lead performance training programs for homeschool groups, youth sports teams, and high school athletes.
Monitor open training hours, provide safety instruction, and offer minor corrections to authorized users to reduce injury risk and enhance performance.
Provide support to other performance-based programs, such as installation community-based programs.
Deliver World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy, positive communication, and prompt problem-solving.
Adhere to safety regulations and standards, promptly reporting workplace hazards and mishaps.
Support EEO principles and the prevention of sexual harassment.
Perform other duties as assigned.