Supervisory Strength and Conditioning Coach NF4

U.S. Marine Corps•Norfolk County, VA

About The Position

The Director of Strength and Conditioning supervises the installation’s strength and conditioning program and develops standardized, evidence-based training to improve total-force readiness, lethality, and resilience across physical, mental, spiritual, and social fitness domains. The role maintains professional service and coaching standards, ensures effective instruction for Marines and authorized users, and oversees program quality, safety, and staff education. The Director develops and executes the program business plan, priorities, schedules, evaluations, and goals; audits facilities and programming; and advises leadership on daily strength, conditioning, and administrative operations. The position reviews assessment and training outcomes, approves presentation materials, and briefs supervisors, commands, and stakeholders on program performance, needs, and recommendations. It promotes program visibility, evaluates services and participant progress, advises commands on physical-training needs, encourages participation, and addresses barriers to programming. The role tracks outcomes and manages program data using Microsoft Office, Excel, strength and conditioning software, and athletic performance management systems. It inspects facilities for sanitation, maintenance, and asset sustainment; supports Marine Corps performance-based training events; and coordinates unit activities with the WARR Performance Center Manager. It also coordinates with the Director of Athletic Training on injury management and reconditioning, updates evidence-based practical clinics, develops staff training, represents the program on working and advisory groups, and ensures safe programming and appropriate medical referrals. The Director supervises personnel by assigning work, setting priorities and schedules, coaching and counseling employees, managing leave and timecards, completing personnel actions and performance reviews, supporting EEO and harassment-prevention requirements, and addressing alcohol-abuse concerns. The position participates in hiring and recommends appointments, promotions, and reassignments. A valid driver’s license is required; OCONUS positions require a SOFA driver’s license.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health and Human Performance, Exercise Science, or an equivalent field.
Three years of relevant experience in exercise or sport physiology, strength and conditioning, human performance, kinesiology, physical education, or a related field.
Current certification from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association or National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Knowledge of tactical strength and conditioning, unit-readiness planning, interdisciplinary human performance, and programming for military, first-responder, high school, or collegiate populations.
Ability to audit programs and coaching methods, supervise employees, coach groups of 50–100 athletes, and conduct pre- and post-performance testing.
Ability to teach, demonstrate, and evaluate warm-ups; speed, agility, and quickness; strength and power; aerobic and anaerobic conditioning; injury prevention; corrective exercise; and recovery.
Ability to design periodized general or sport-specific programs, counsel participants, and make appropriate medical or support-service referrals when exercise is contraindicated.
Knowledge of applicable rules, emergency procedures, policies, installation operating procedures, and the supporting roles of athletic trainers, mental-skills consultants, dietitians, and sleep-health coaches.
Ability to develop safe injury-prevention and reconditioning programs, apply effective coaching and motivational techniques, build a positive team culture, and advise on individual and unit performance protocols.
Ability to develop practical-skills education; communicate, negotiate, resolve issues, and maintain effective relationships with leadership, peers, agencies, and partner organizations.
Valid driver’s license; OCONUS positions require a SOFA driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
USA Weightlifting Level I/II certification.
Collegiate or high school athletic experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise the installation’s strength and conditioning program and develop standardized, evidence-based training to support total-force readiness, lethality, and resilience.
Maintain coaching and service standards and oversee instruction, program quality, safety, and staff education.
Develop and execute the program business plan, priorities, schedules, evaluations, and goals.
Audit facilities, programming, and coaching methods; advise leadership on program operations.
Review assessment and training outcomes, approve presentation materials, and brief stakeholders on program performance, needs, and recommendations.
Promote program visibility, evaluate services and participant progress, advise commands on physical-training needs, encourage participation, and resolve programming barriers.
Track outcomes, identify barriers, recommend supporting services, and manage program data.
Inspect facilities for sanitation, maintenance, and asset sustainment; support performance-based training events and coordinate unit activities with the WARR Performance Center Manager.
Coordinate injury management and reconditioning with the Director of Athletic Training; update practical clinics and develop staff training.
Represent the program on working and advisory groups and ensure safe programming and appropriate medical referrals.
Assign work, set priorities and schedules, coach and counsel employees, manage leave and timecards, complete personnel actions and performance reviews, and support EEO and harassment-prevention requirements.
Address alcohol-abuse concerns, participate in hiring, and recommend appointments, promotions, and reassignments.