Strength And Conditioning Specialist

Air Force Materiel Command•Hanscom AFB, MA

About The Position

The Strength and Conditioning Specialist supports physical performance, readiness, and rehabilitation for the Line of the Air Force mission as part of the Operational Support Team program. The role aims to build resiliency, enhance human performance, and improve unit mission effectiveness. The specialist advises senior leaders on human performance and musculoskeletal injury prevention, and develops and sustains related programs. The position assesses and implements initiatives to address physical and ergonomic stressors, and provides consultation, education, and training to commanders, physical training leaders, and medical staff. It also promotes discipline, character, and mental resilience while implementing scientific training to develop power, speed, agility, mobility, and strength and reduce injuries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or graduate/higher-level degree with a major in a field related to medicine, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the position; the degree must be from an educational program accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, developing, implementing, and evaluating physical performance and musculoskeletal injury prevention programs that optimize fitness and performance, reduce occupational injury risk, and improve readiness and mission effectiveness.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-11 level is required for the GS-12 level when TIG applies.
Possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Possess and maintain current National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification or an approved professional equivalent.
Be a U.S. citizen.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Maintain current certifications.
Demonstrate professional knowledge of planning, implementation, assessment, and education principles for strength and conditioning and human performance programming.
Understand operational concepts and missions and how physical requirements and strength and conditioning affect mission accomplishment.
Know medical conditions and terminology, human behavior change theories, motivational strategies, and coaching and counseling techniques.
Be skilled in using computer-based software, specialized strength and conditioning equipment, facility recommendations and practices, training aids, and instructional and evaluation materials.
Have skill in data analysis, fact finding, problem analysis and resolution, and developing action plans.
Be able to administer health screenings and fitness assessments, prescribe exercise, develop progressive individual fitness programs, and demonstrate proper exercise techniques.
Be able to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, if required; shift work and emergency overtime may also be required.
Complete direct deposit enrollment as required for federal employees.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Advise senior leadership on physical human performance and the development and sustainment of musculoskeletal injury prevention programs.
Assess, develop, and implement initiatives to mitigate physical and ergonomic stressors and optimize Airman performance.
Provide consultation, education, and training to military commanders and senior leaders, physical training leaders, and medical staff on physical training, fitness, and musculoskeletal injury prevention.
Build a culture of discipline, character, and mental resiliency among Airmen and groups, using scientific training to maximize power, speed, agility, mobility, and strength and reduce injuries.