Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Planned Systems International, Inc.•Vista, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Cognito Systems, a Planned Systems International (PSI) joint venture, seeks a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support the U.S. Marine Corps Sports Medicine Injury Prevention (SMIP) Program. The role contributes to reducing musculoskeletal injuries, attrition, and lost work days while improving Marines’ operational readiness and performance. The position is described as being at Camp Pendleton, California; the posting also lists Camp Mateo, California, as the location. The specialist will work with USMC Command Elements, athletic trainers, Force Fitness Instructors, and other human-performance professionals. The work includes outdoor activity in varied conditions and requires maintaining sufficient fitness to demonstrate prescribed exercises and activities, hike over rough terrain, and function in austere environments. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday, 40-hour work week. Compensation is an annual salary depending on experience, plus a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Be able to read, write, and speak English.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field, such as kinesiology, athletic training, exercise science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, or education.
Hold a strength and conditioning coach certification from an accredited program; the posting gives NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and CSCCa Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCCC) as examples.
Have five years of demonstrated experience as a strength and conditioning coach, including 12 months of experience in the preceding 36 months.
Maintain a level of fitness that allows demonstration of prescribed exercises and activities, hiking rough terrain, and functioning in austere environments.
Be able to lift and manipulate weights up to 50 pounds.
Have knowledge of human performance technology and its use in program design.
Be willing to work collaboratively with USMC Command Elements, athletic trainers, and Force Fitness Instructors.
Understand the roles of other human-performance professionals, such as physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in the military, Division I collegiate athletics, or at the Olympic or professional level.

Responsibilities

Support the Marine Corps Sports Medicine Injury Prevention Program and its goal of improving Marines’ performance and operational readiness.
Work as a team with USMC Command Elements, athletic trainers, and Force Fitness Instructors.
Understand the roles of other human-performance professionals, including physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers.
Demonstrate prescribed exercises and activities and hike over rough terrain as required.