Strength Conditioning Coach

Strategic Resources Inc•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCC) to provide dedicated Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) physical-readiness support to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) 81st Readiness Division. The SCC will support geographically dispersed Army Reserve units, requiring routine travel and potential evening/weekend work. The role involves developing and delivering evidence-based physical-readiness programming, coaching Soldiers and leaders, mentoring H2F Integration Teams, and supporting injury-risk mitigation and reconditioning education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA); or Current Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa).
Current BLS/CPR with AED certification.
Minimum of three years of experience within the last four years designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for tactical populations or collegiate/professional athletic teams.
Must be capable of properly lifting and manipulating loads up to 45 pounds.
Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of training with Soldiers in varied weather conditions.
Must be capable of hiking over rough terrain and functioning in austere environments to observe training.
Must maintain required professional credentials and certifications throughout employment.
Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule supporting Army Reserve training events, including evenings and weekends when required.
Must be willing and able to travel regularly within CONUS.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess or be able to obtain and maintain the required CONFIDENTIAL personnel security clearance and required installation, CAC, NIPRNet, and system access eligibility.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of command-specific Physical Readiness Training Programs and Special Conditioning Programs.
Develop and deliver physical-readiness curriculum in support of H2F onboarding.
Design, demonstrate, and lead comprehensive periodized strength and conditioning programs.
Develop programming that enhances multiple components of physical fitness and aligns with Army fitness requirements and unit Mission Essential Task Lists.
Provide expert instruction on proper exercise technique and safety protocols.
Develop and maintain practical physical-training resources, including scalable training templates, exercise-demonstration materials, and equipment-modification guides for units with limited resources.
Support efforts to reduce the incidence and severity of musculoskeletal injuries.
Coordinate with HPT members and unit medical personnel to develop and oversee educational physical-readiness programs for Soldiers returning from injury.
Coach and mentor H2F Integration Teams.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on training to improve unit capability to conduct safe and effective physical training.
Collaborate with other HPT disciplines to integrate physical readiness with nutrition, cognitive performance, recovery, and other H2F domains.
Participate in HPT meetings, planning sessions, working groups, and synchronization activities.
Contribute to required curriculum, implementation strategies, resource libraries, mentorship packages, reports, and After-Action Reviews.
Conduct recurring knowledge transfer to Government-designated personnel.
Travel routinely to Army Reserve subordinate units and training events.