Strength & Conditioning Coach NF4 Regular Full-Time
- The Strength and Conditioning Coach creates performance-based programs which include modalities such as strength, power, speed, agility, aerobic and anaerobic training, -recovery, for Marine Corps units, Marine athletes, and individual Marines and provide pre-designed strength and conditioning programs for family members that align with Marine Corps policies and MCTF strategy. The programs focus on improving physical performance, reducing musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI), and enhancing physical, social, spiritual, and mental wellness.
- The strength and conditioning coach develop unit and individual-specific, sport-specific, and structured periodized training programs for Marines and works as part of a larger unit or team such as WARR and MCTF providers. This collaborative environment involves communicating with commands, developing structured strength and conditioning programs, and working with athletic trainers, other strength and conditioning coaches, and other subject matter experts. Together, they provide services related to social, spiritual, physical, and mental performance, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and collective achievement.
- The incumbent actively coaches and provides physical instruction, assessments, and demonstrations of various components of strength and conditioning to include nervous system regulation and activation, mobility (dynamic and transient), speed, agility, and quickness, conditioning (aerobic and anaerobic), strength and power, and reconditioning programming. The incumbent provides standardized strength and conditioning education, and training developed by Headquarters Semper Fit to include, but not limited to, the Strength and Conditioning for Small Unit Leaders online course and the Strength and Conditioning in-person course. Enclosure (1) The incumbent delivers sessions or classes at various locations such as where units reside, on sports fields, in performance centers, and in classrooms.
- Supports training activities and events at various locations such as Marines Corps schoolhouses, training sites, or in garrison or field. Utilizes athlete management software systems to program, periodize and track performance. Stores performance assessment information, subjective health questionnaires and other related records in accordance with Marine Corps Order 5210.11, Marine Corps Records Management Program and The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Incumbent develops physical performance programs and consultations for family members and authorized patrons who require sport or individualized programming.
- Leads performance training programs for homeschool groups or youth sports teams, and high school athletes as needed. The incumbent monitors open hours of training and provide safety instruction and minor corrections of participating authorized users to reduce risk for injury or aid to enhance individual performance. Additionally, the incumbent may provide support to other performance-based programs such installation community-based programs. Performs other duties as assigned (5%)
- Adheres to safety regulations and standards. Incumbent must observe safe work procedures.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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EVALUATIONS:
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor¿s degree in one of the following: Human Performance, Exercise/Sport Science, Physical Education, Sport and Performance Psychology.
CSCS certification through the NSCA or SCCC certification through the CSCCA.
- Demonstrates 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.
- Demonstrates ability to counsel and recommend training guidelines and expertise to Marines and authorized patrons as necessary and ability to design periodized general physical preparation programs, or sport specific programs as needed for other authorized users such as family members and contribute to a library of GPP programming as needed for Marines, families and authorized users.
- Articulates industry level knowledge on the various supporting elements within an athletic setting such as athletic trainers, applied mental skills consultants, dietitians, and sleep health coaches.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the application of strength and conditioning coaching in support of a larger organizational component above a team such as an athletic department, military unit, or other sports and athletic organization.
- Has the knowledge and ability to refer participants to a medical provider or other services as necessary when evaluations or assessments prove contraindicative of exercise.
- Demonstrates ability to implement rules, guidelines, emergency procedures, and policies dictated by policy, and installation standard operating procedures.
Working Conditions
Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and some weekends.
This job requires mobility and flexibility working throughout the base at different locations and times.
Incumbent must be able to demonstrate different exercises modalities such as TRX, kettlebells, sandbags, Olympic lifting etc. and demonstrate the ability to small and large groups and provide strength and conditioning in a variety of environments.
This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance. Requires extended periods of coaching, standing, and walking.
Additional information
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:
• Stability of Federal Civilian Service
• People with passion for doing work that matters
• Quality of Work Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefit Packages
• Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- See Duties and Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor¿s degree in one of the following: Human Performance, Exercise/Sport Science, Physical Education, Sport and Performance Psychology.
CSCS certification through the NSCA or SCCC certification through the CSCCA.
- Demonstrates 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.
- Demonstrates ability to counsel and recommend training guidelines and expertise to Marines and authorized patrons as necessary and ability to design periodized general physical preparation programs, or sport specific programs as needed for other authorized users such as family members and contribute to a library of GPP programming as needed for Marines, families and authorized users.
- Articulates industry level knowledge on the various supporting elements within an athletic setting such as athletic trainers, applied mental skills consultants, dietitians, and sleep health coaches.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the application of strength and conditioning coaching in support of a larger organizational component above a team such as an athletic department, military unit, or other sports and athletic organization.
- Has the knowledge and ability to refer participants to a medical provider or other services as necessary when evaluations or assessments prove contraindicative of exercise.
- Demonstrates ability to implement rules, guidelines, emergency procedures, and policies dictated by policy, and installation standard operating procedures.
Working Conditions
Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, and some weekends.
This job requires mobility and flexibility working throughout the base at different locations and times.
Incumbent must be able to demonstrate different exercises modalities such as TRX, kettlebells, sandbags, Olympic lifting etc. and demonstrate the ability to small and large groups and provide strength and conditioning in a variety of environments.
This is a mixed position where the incumbent must be able to lift and carry objects up to 45lbs independently and objects over 45lbs with assistance. Requires extended periods of coaching, standing, and walking.
Additional information
GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.