General Dynamics Information Technology · 5 months ago
Strength and Conditioning Coach
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to government agencies. The Strength and Conditioning Coach will establish and administer effective strength and conditioning protocols to maximize the physical performance of agency personnel, while collaborating with sports medicine professionals and managing training programs for personnel recovering from injuries.
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Responsibilities
Demonstrates and provides instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance
Designs, administers, evaluates, and document the effects of physical training protocols for agency personnel in garrison, TDY/TAD, or deployment, under the supervision of the HP program manager and/or coordinator
Coordinate training programs with the HP staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of agency personnel recovering from injury
Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment
Communicate and collaborate with sports medicine professionals and/or bridge coordinator to ensure a smooth transition from rehabilitation to performance-based activities. Will also collaborate with mental performance and performance nutrition to ensure a holistic approach to human performance
Assist the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment
Participate in periodic meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement. If a meeting occurs outside of regular working hours-unable to attend a meeting, the SCS is responsible for reviewing the information disseminated in meetings
Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HP staff and/or program staff as appropriate
Attend required training in accordance with guiding instructions. Commands will allow attendance at the necessary conferences or courses to complete the continuing education units required to maintain professional certifications
Perform administrative duties such as maintaining records of utilization, workload, conducting or participating in education programs, and participating in clinical staff quality assurance functions
Develop and promulgate training materials as requested and required by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator
Assist with supply inventories and provide input regarding supply needs for the HP program
Proficiently utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HP program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by headquarters and program staff
Maintain 100% compliance with local mandatory command training requirements
Advise the chain of command and/or HP program manager and/or coordinator on strength and conditioning, administrative matters, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and supplemental fiscal requests
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience (continuous and sustained experience preferred) 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 Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/military personnel in the accompanying, respective settings
Position requires U.S. Citizenship
Paid, full-time experience as a government civilian or contract employee at United States Combat Arms, Air Force Special Warfare, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) communities may be counted towards minimum qualification requirements, provided this experience was gained within the most recent, continuous 3 years, as a directly embedded staff member, on-site with the respective Army, Navy, Air Force and/or Marine Corps entities
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Physical proficiency to demonstrate all prescribed exercises / techniques and to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments
Must be able to lift and manipulate loads and weights up to 25 kilograms
Bachelor's Degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline
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 one of these certifications shall be an enduring element of the requirement
Certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training
Must possess a Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
Preferred
Prior military experience
Master's degree in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline
Benefits
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
Funding
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