Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCC) (49499)

Gap Solutions • Fort Hood, TX

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCC) will work as part of the H2F Performance Team to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the Brigade (BDE) and Battalion (BN) training calendars. The primary goals are to reduce medical attrition and increase Military readiness by improving BDE readiness through Army-specific functional fitness training programs, in accordance with Field Manual (FM) 7-22, and designed to meet each BDE’s Program of Instruction (POI) requirements. Services will target musculoskeletal (MSK) injury prevention and reconditioning education. SCCs will be embedded at the BDE level and may work in various military training environments, including fitness centers/gyms, administrative areas, outdoors, ranges, field training environments, and at the SPRC. They will observe BDE and below specific training events and support quality assurance efforts to ensure alignment with H2F objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) by the NSCA as a CSCS or by the CSCCA as a SCCC.
• Three years of relevant SCC work experience within the last five years.
• Relevant experience is defined as developing and executing task and environment specific functional injury control and health/well-being programs for groups of athletes or DoD/Department of Homeland Security/Department of Justice entities focused on a common sport or mission performance goal.
• Employment related to internships or graduate work for only up to one year is considered as relevant experience.
• Have a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification.
• Certification cards must display the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross emblem.
• Web-based classes do not meet required standards.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively with Soldiers and H2F staff.
• Physically able to lift and manipulate loads and weight plates up to 45 pounds.
• Demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel.
• Must be able to navigate and operate with unit SharePoint sites.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Candidate must be able to pass and maintain Tier 1 clearance.
• Experience providing forward musculoskeletal (MSK) care, early medical intervention, injury prevention (IP) and performance optimization services.
• Candidates must be physically able to hike in an austere environment and terrain (e.g., rocky, no running water, no shelter, no bathroom, no climate control, inclement weather, loud, smoky, etc.) while carrying their own backpack with necessary supplies on occasion (<20% of the time).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is highly desired in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the BDE and BN training calendars.
• Improve BDE readiness through Army-specific functional fitness training programs, in accordance with FM 7-22, and designed to meet each BDE’s POI requirements.
• Provide musculoskeletal (MSK) injury prevention and reconditioning education services.
• Perform services in accordance with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) Scope of Practice.
• Observe BDE and below specific training events (e.g., obstacle courses, combatives, training areas).
• Support quality assurance efforts, ensuring all work performance aligns with H2F objectives.
• Provide forward musculoskeletal (MSK) care, early medical intervention, injury prevention (IP) and performance optimization services.
• Provide forward MSK care in the training environment, outside of the clinical setting, minimizing lost training time and ensuring early identification of injuries.
• Follow all Government designated work attire standards, social media standards and professional work requirements as stated with the TO.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• GAP Solutions provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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