COBALT Health & Wellness is a well-established, Virginia based Healthcare organization with over 25 years of staffing Commercial & Government Contracts throughout the US.
The Human Performance Optimization (HPO) initiative is designed to improve quality of life and readiness by decreasing injury rates, most notably for the high rate of spine injuries incurred by fighter pilots. HPO is designed to meet the unique physical needs of fighter jet pilots and other personnel. Fitness and conditioning are accomplished through a comprehensive, coordinated, multi-disciplinary physical training program.
Strength and Conditioning Specialists shall be physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises/techniques and be able to lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilograms. Preference will be given to professionals who can demonstrate experience working with elite athletes or military members in spine specific systems. Preferred experience may include working with Fighter Pilots or Special Operation Forces (SOF) specific performance programs and developing sport/mission specific performance programs resulting in attributable results with elite athletes (i.e. Division I collegiate, Olympic, professional level athletes, or military combat professionals).
Clinical Requirements:
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience is desired.
- The Candidate shall possess and maintain current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Maintenance of this certification shall be an enduring element of the requirement.
- Demonstrated sustained experience working with elite athlete populations is highly desired.
- Creditable specialized experience includes developing long and short- range planning and coordination of sport/mission specific performance programs resulting in attributable results with elite athletes.
- Experience working with elite athletes - Division I Collegiate, Olympic, professional level athletes or SOF - specific tactical professional. Candidate must be able to lift and manipulate loads and plates up to 25 kilogram
Services provided shall include the following:
- Initial assessment of each aircrew, care for aircrew who individually seek the services of OHWS specialist.
- Subject matter expertise concerning pre-habilitation evaluation/assessment, injury prevention, accommodation processes & implementation, ergonomic assessment & implementation, remedial training, optimized performance physical training (e.g. strength and conditioning for fighter aircrew), & post-flight treatments.
Schedule:
- Normal duty hours for rated pilots are between the hours of 0700-1600 Hours Monday-Friday.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Compensation Rate: $35 per hour or higher depending on experience
Benefits:
Healthcare setting:
- Clinic
- Rehabilitation center
Medical specialties:
- Physical, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
Schedule:
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
