Training Coordinator

Air Education and Training Command•Lackland AFB, TX

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About The Position

The Training Coordinator serves as the senior advisor to the SWHPSG commander on the Human Performance (HP) program and as an administrative expert in developing, implementing, managing, and overseeing the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) HP Program. The position is the top Human Performance Optimization (HPO) advisor and senior management consultant to the commanding officer and staff of a major technical service school on human performance and AFSPECWAR operators. It represents the school to installation and functional-area organizations; coordinates, oversees, and manages research projects and policy development related to human performance and associated programs using sound scientific practices; and develops and maintains a controlled, robust web-based HP site serving as a central resource for references, instructions, guidance, protocols, planning, lessons learned, data collection, best practices, and correspondence. The role requires a master’s degree in a relevant field, substantial professional experience working with elite athlete populations, and a published or co-published academic study related to human performance. The position is classified at GS-14 and also requires qualifying education and specialized experience under the GS-1701 standards, including one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance and a driver’s license, and maintain CPR/AED training. Occasional work outside normal duty hours and travel away from the normal duty station may be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree with knowledge and skills in athletic training, exercise sciences, exercise physiology, physical therapy, kinesiology, biomechanics, physical education, nutrition/dietetics, or a related field.
Meet the GS-1701 basic education requirement: a four-year degree including major study in education or an equivalent field, or an applicable combination of education and experience.
One year of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent, including advanced program-management knowledge and experience with HPO program administration, medical administrative policy, and program or curriculum development.
At least 15 years of aggregate professional experience specific to increasing competitive human performance, including sustained experience working with elite athlete populations. Creditable experience may include Special Operations performance programs or work with Division I collegiate, Olympic, professional-level athletes, or Special Operations/Special Forces tactical professionals.
Must have published or co-published an academic-related study on human performance.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must possess and maintain basic CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a motor vehicle driver’s license.
Knowledge of exercise physiology principles and methods to assess individuals and determine ways to improve fitness, promote health, and ensure exercise safety.
Knowledge of human-performance, strength-and-conditioning standards and practices, program design methods, risk management, training materials, computer-based multimedia, and Microsoft Office-related software and programs.
Ability to design and evaluate training and conditioning programs, develop evaluation criteria, assess technology and program effectiveness, manage potential risk areas, and communicate clearly and professionally in writing and orally.
Must submit copies of transcripts when required to establish educational qualifications.
Federal merit-promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement, including one year at GS-13 for GS-14 consideration.

Responsibilities

Advise the SWHPSG commander and school leadership on the Human Performance program and AFSPECWAR operator performance.
Provide senior management consulting and administrative expertise for development, implementation, management, and oversight of the AETC AFSPECWAR Human Performance Program.
Represent the technical service school with installation and functional-area organizations.
Coordinate, oversee, and manage research projects and policy development related to human performance, using sound scientific practices.
Develop and maintain a controlled, web-based Human Performance site for references, instructions, guidance, protocols, planning, lessons learned, data collection, best practices, and other correspondence.
Assist with program or curriculum development projects with the Medical Director or Course Managers.
Develop land- and water-based rehabilitation and conditioning exercises.
Evaluate training programs and systems, including use of professional evaluation criteria and assessment of new technology.