Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Background: This position is in support of Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) operators. These athletes must always be ready to perform at their peak in order to accomplish their challenging mission set. Attaining and maintaining this level of peak human performance requires the implementation of a top-notch physical conditioning and maintenance program comparable to those seen in Olympic-level and professional sports organizations. The HPO program focuses on the whole operator concept not only to assist AFSPECWAR operators in accomplishing their military missions in the short term, but also to emphasize the maintenance of peak performance over the long term to lengthen the service life of the "human weapon system" while ensuring high quality production.
Location: 304th Rescue Squadron (RQS) at Portland Air National Guard Base (PANG), Oregon
Candidates must have:
· A bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
· A minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable accumulated post-professional experience of developing long and short-range planning and coordination of sport/mission-specific performance programs resulting in attributable results with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Division I Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
· Possess and maintain current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or the Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCA). Maintenance of this certification shall be an enduring element of the requirement.
· A current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:
· Design, implement and monitor individualized strength and conditioning programs for 304 and 306 RQS operators and combat mission support personnel at home-station, temporary duty (TDY), or deployed.
· Coordinate training programs with the HPO staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of assigned personnel recovering from injury.
· Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.
· Utilize screening information to develop pre-habilitation protocol and interventions if needed.
· Perform squadron member’s tests, measurements and evaluations and record findings to aid in developing and/or revising specifics of the treatment program or training program.
· Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
· Participate in periodic meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
· Attend, participate in, and promote interdisciplinary meetings with HPO staff, medical staff, and the AFSPECWAR HPO enterprise.
· Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HPO staff as appropriate. Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions.
· Attend and participate in meetings with other HPO staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required.
· Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure the HPO staff stays current with the provision of programming.
· Provide input for the development and utilization of the HPO data collection strategies.
· Participate in the collection and reporting of workload data as requested by the Squadron Commander.
· Assist the designated representative in developing and updating criteria-based job descriptions and performance standards.
· Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the HPO facility. Ensure that equipment and facilities are properly organized and utilized and are in safe working condition.
· Perform inventory of HPO supplies and resources, assist in preparing equipment and supply requisitions to replenishing exhausted supplies, conduct preventive maintenance for HPO equipment, and present new and emerging equipment for purchase consideration.
· Be physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises/techniques and capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions.
· The contractor must be able to lift and manipulate loads and weights up to 20 kilograms.
· Occasional travel (<30 days per year) may be required
· Typical work hours are 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. , Services may be required outside the stated periods above to support training objectives and Unit Training Assemblies (S/UTAs), which will sometimes occur on night/weekends.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Threat Management Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
License/Certification:
- CSCS or SCCC certification (Required)
Work Location: In person