STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH NF-04 RFT WWH * CLOSE DATE EXTENDED *

About this role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A Bachelor's degree in exercise science, physiology, human performance, kinesiology biomechanics sports and health education or similar field AND one year of applicable experience. Certification form an accredited organization in strength and Conditioning NSCACSCS or CSCCA is required. USAW Level 1/II and collegiate and/or high school athletic playing experience preferred. 2. Proficient with sport physiology, strength and conditioning, human performance, kinesiology, physical education or a related field.

Understanding of concepts, principles and practices of tactical strength and conditioning, and the unit readiness planning process to establish and maintain tactical fitness of individual Marines and Marine units. Knowledge of strength and conditioning for high school, college, professional, military units, or first responders and the ability to apply and follow principles of strength conditioning: overload, progression, specificity, variation and reversibility in programs designed for high school, collegiate, or military and first responder environments.

Experience coaching within an interdisciplinary human performance or sports science team responsible for developing and maintaining the health, wellness, and performance of athletic teams and/or military units. Proficient in writing, coaching, modifying, and supporting strength and conditioning workouts for large team/groups (15-50 athletes) to include pre- and post-performance testing. Expert in applying general sport psychology concepts to include motivational theory, imagery, positive self-talk, focus, and arousal to enhance individual and unit performance.

Expertise the principles of biomechanics, anatomy, and metabolism and how these principles apply to operational performance, energy, and performance in a tactical or performance-based setting. Familiar with coordinating strength and conditioning training based upon the needs of sports coaching staff or unit leadership to best align with in-season, out of season competition and/or military deployment cycles. 3. Practical knowledge, skill and ability to teach, demonstrate and evaluate warm-ups, speed, agility, quickness, strength, power, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, injury prevention, correctives, and recovery components of a comprehensive performance program.