Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCC) (49531)

Gap Solutions•Fort Carson, CO

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCC) will improve Brigade (BDE) readiness through Army-specific functional fitness training programs, in accordance with Field Manual (FM) 7-22, designed to meet each BDE’s Program of Instruction (POI) requirements. Services will target musculoskeletal (MSK) injury prevention and reconditioning education. SCCs 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 BDE and Battalion (BN) training calendars. Success is determined by the ability of the BDE to perform its combat mission. SCCs will 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. SCCs will be embedded at the BDE level. Most work will be performed in a Military training environment (i.e. fitness centers/gyms, BDE or administrative areas, outdoors, ranges, field training environments, and at the SPRC). SCCs will be required to observe BDE and below (i.e. BN, company, platoon, squad, team) specific training events (e.g., obstacle courses, combatives, training areas). Support quality assurance efforts, ensuring all work performance aligns with H2F objectives. SCCs may be embedded within H2F Performance Teams across BDEs at various Government installations.

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.
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.
Must have the ability to read, write and speak English effectively with Soldiers and H2F staff.
Be physically able to lift and manipulate loads and weight plates up to 45 pounds.
Candidates must demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds.
Have the 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.
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 Battalion (BN) training calendars.
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 (i.e. BN, company, platoon, squad, team) 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.