Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach - Tactical Setting

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Pivot Onsite Innovations has an exciting, new opportunity for an experienced and proven Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. In this role, you will work alongside the US Army as part of the H2F Performance team and make your impact by reducing medical attrition and improving military readiness through functional fitness training, injury prevention and reconditioning education programs and services.

**This position will be based in Fort Drum, NY**

Job Summary:

The Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (SCC) will be assigned to an Army installation to reduce medical attrition and increase Military readiness. SCCs will improve Brigade (BDE) readiness through Army specific functional fitness training programs, in accordance with (IAW) Field Manual (FM) 7-22 and designed to meet each Brigade’s Program of Instruction (POI) requirements. Services will target musculoskeletal (MSK) injury prevention and reconditioning education services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of the H2F Performance Team to develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the Brigade and Battalion (BN) training calendars. Success is determined by the ability of the Brigade to perform its combat mission
• Perform services in accordance with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) Scope of Practice
• Embedded at the Brigade level (500-1000 person unit)
• Most work will be performed in a Military training environment (i.e. fitness centers/gyms, BDE or administrative areas, outdoors, ranges, field training environments, and at the SPRC)
• Observe Brigade and below (i.e. BN, company, platoon, squad, team) specific training events (e.g., obstacle courses, combative, training areas)
• Support quality assurance efforts, ensuring all work performance aligns with H2F objectives
• SCCs may be embedded within H2F Performance Teams across Brigades at various Government installations

Required Education, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in any related field from an accredited college or university
• Certified by NSCA as a CSCS or by the CSCCA as a SCCC
• One to three years of relevant SCC work experience (Relevant experience is defined as developing and executing task and environment specific functional injury control and health/well-being programs for groups of athletes or DoD/Department of Homeland Security/Department of Justice entities focused on a common sport or mission performance goal. Please note - Employment related to internships or graduate work for up to one year is considered as relevant experience)
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification. (Certification cards must display the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross emblem; Web-based classes do not meet required standards)
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have the ability to read, write and speak English effectively with Soldiers and H2F staff
• Must be able to pass and maintain Tier 1 clearance
• Physically able to lift and manipulate loads and weight plates up to 45 pounds
• Must demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds
• Have the ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
• Must be able to navigate and operate with unit SharePoint sites

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience providing forward musculoskeletal (MSK) care, early medical intervention, injury prevention (IP) and performance optimization services
• Must be physically able to hike in an austere environment and terrain (e.g., rocky, no running water, no shelter, no bathroom, no climate control, inclement weather, loud, smoky, etc.) while carrying their own backpack with necessary supplies on occasion (<20% of the time)
• Provide forward MSK care in the training environment, outside of the clinical setting, minimizing lost training time and ensuring early identification of injuries
• Candidate must follow all Government designated work attire standards, social media standards and professional work requirements as stated with the TO
  
• Position may require proof of Covid-19 vaccination

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.