OHWS Strength and Conditioning Coach Job description
Minimum Qualifications – Strength & Conditioning Coach
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, Exercise Physiology, or a closely related field (preferred based on the nature of the services).
- Current nationally recognized Strength & Conditioning certification (e.g., CSCS or equivalent).
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Must possess and maintain all licenses and certifications required to perform services under the contract.
Experience
- Experience designing individualized strength and conditioning programs.
- Experience performing functional movement and physical performance assessments.
- Experience modifying exercise programs for clients recovering from injury.
- Experience coaching proper lifting mechanics and exercise technique.
- Experience working with tactical athletes, military personnel, collegiate athletes, or other high-performance populations is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of exercise physiology, biomechanics, injury prevention, and corrective exercise.
- Ability to develop individualized training programs based on formal assessments.
- Ability to safely modify training programs to accommodate injuries or physical limitations.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and educate clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collect performance metrics and prepare reports.
Essential Duties
- Conduct baseline physical performance evaluations.
- Develop individualized strength and conditioning programs.
- Instruct clients on proper lifting technique, movement mechanics, and exercise execution.
- Monitor participant progress and adjust programming as needed.
- Modify exercise plans to safely accommodate injuries or physical limitations.
- Conduct pre-workout wellness screenings.
- Educate participants on nutrition, recovery, sleep hygiene, and injury prevention.
- Ensure safe operation of all fitness equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized training environment.
- Collect program data and prepare performance reports for the Government.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work on-site at the 158th Fighter Wing, South Burlington, Vermont.
- Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday between 0600–1700 (hours may extend to 2000 based on mission requirements).
- Ability to obtain and maintain installation access and a Common Access Card (CAC), if required.
- Complete all required Government training, including AT Level I, Cyber Awareness, OPSEC, and other mandatory training.
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired salary range?
Education:
Experience:
- designing individualized strength & conditioning programs: 1 year (Preferred)
- functional movement/physical performance assessments: 1 year (Preferred)
- modifying exercise programs for injury recovery: 1 year (Preferred)
- tactical athlete/military personnel training: 1 year (Preferred)
- collegiate athlete training: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CSCS Certification (Preferred)
- CPR (Preferred)
- AED Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
