Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Seventh Dimension • Laurel, MD

68d

About The Position

The Strength & Conditioning Specialist (SCS) provides daily physical performance instruction and injury prevention programming to enhance the readiness, resilience, and fitness of USSS personnel. The SCS designs, delivers, and evaluates strength and conditioning programs, coordinates rehabilitation efforts with physical training staff, and contributes to long-term program evaluation and optimization.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship/residency required
• Must have a favorable Public Trust background investigation
• Undergo a Suitability Assessment as determined by the US Secret Service’s Security Management Division’s Contractor Support Branch (SMD-CSB) prior to performing any work
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, or Physical Education-related discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years specialized experience developing short- and long-term sport or mission-specific performance programs for elite athlete (i.e., Division I collegiate, Olympic, professional level, or military/public safety/SOF tactical professionals) or tactical populations
• Specific knowledge and experience in the use of state of the art computer based software and other instructional/evaluative material, modern and highly specialized strength and conditional equipment, and training aids and devices applicable to program objectives
• Strong program and project management skills with emphasis on human performance
• Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Certification as a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Be capable to complete and pass the USSS Physical Training Test, achieving a minimum rating of ‘Excellent’ standard in all areas for their applicable gender and age group of the applicant
• Must be physically capable of lifting, pushing, or dragging at least 100 pounds and working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Involves outdoor as well as indoor activities and applicant must be capable of working outdoors for extended periods in all weather
• Strong written, verbal, and briefing communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance to develop physical training and injury prevention programs to complement and enhance existing USSS fitness programming
• Provide qualified instruction to employees on physical conditioning, injury prevention, and general health on a daily basis
• Coordinate individualized rehabilitation programs with USSS physical training staff
• Participate in periodic meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and associated curriculum and identify opportunities for improvement based on new scientific studies, equipment, and technological advances bi-annually
• Maintain all required professional credentials and participate in ongoing education
• Support development of agency-wide resiliency initiatives and curriculum
• Perform administrative duties, reporting, and data management
• Provide expert guidance to foster an agency-wide culture focusing on health, fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness
• Conduct physical training, wellness, nutrition as needed based on availability on a daily basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees