Strength and Conditioning Specialist

**JOB PURPOSE**:
JVM is hiring Strength and Conditioning Specialists to support worldwide Athletic Training services within Marine Operating Forces OPFOR Formations.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES**:

- Complement Athletic Trainer capabilities and increase the capacity of the SMIP Athletic Training Room to support initial screening, primary prevention, and “return to play” functions.
- Serve as the primary linkage between SMIP Athletic Trainers and unit Force Fitness Instructors. Assist in the rehabilitation of injured Marines in conjunction with unit FFIs and Athletic Trainers through evidence-based strength and conditioning programing under the guidance of the Command.
- Coordinate individualized exercise programs to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of personnel recovering from injury.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs/injury prevention, and reconditioning treatment programs.
- Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a licensed medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
- Conduct specialized assessments based on unit Mission Essential Tasks (METs) in support of unit Commanders and Force Fitness Instructors.
- Conduct gathering, assessment, and display of data through the use of sensor technology and software systems to provide Commanders, FFIs, individual Marines, and Athletic Trainers with usable information.
- In conjunction with Athletic Trainers, prepare updates as requested on the physical readiness of supported Marines.
- Design, administer, and evaluate the effects of unit and individual physical training protocols under the operational cognizance of unit staff utilizing traditional strength and conditioning facilities/equipment and in potentially austere settings.
- Assist in the design of evidence-based physical training plans that optimizes performance and mitigates injuries in collaboration with supported commanders and Force Fitness Instructors. Participate in regular meetings to remain cognizant of the unit training schedules. Remain aware of service and unit policies/directives/orders that pertain to physical standards, training, and injury treatment.
- Oversee use of assigned equipment in accordance with published policy while ensuring the safe and effective operation of assigned exercise, rehabilitation, and sensor equipment.
- Assist with inventory and maintenance of supplies and equipment and assist in the preparation of the budget and supply requisitions, which may include the replenishment of exhausted supplies, preventative maintenance and the recommendation of new rehabilitation equipment to the Commanding Officer or designated government representative for purchase consideration.
- Prepare information collected for use by Commanders, Marines, Athletic Trainers and healthcare providers and support service level data collection and research efforts as required.
- Support the development and/or revision of local SMIP Program and Force Fitness Instructor Program Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Attend required training in accordance with command/supported command guidance and participate in periodic professional development training.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Shall be sufficiently competent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English to perform the work.
- Possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred) Degree in an appropriate field which may include kinesiology, athletic training, exercise science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, or education.
- Possess and maintain one of the following certifications:

- NSCA CSCS/ CSCS*D
- CSCCa SCCC/MSCC
- Possess and maintain certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
- Possess at least 5 years of demonstrated experience (12 months of experience within the preceding 36 months preferred) as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist/ Coach with collegiate athletes, professional/Olympic athletes, or military personnel.
- Possess and maintain a level of fitness to demonstrate all prescribed exercises/techniques and to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments.
- Possess and maintain the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms/50 Lbs.
- Possess and maintain knowledge of human performance technology and its utilization in program design (i.e. commercial off the shelf wearable GPS, body sensors, biomechanical assessments, and Athlete databases owned by individual Marines).
- Must be willing to work as a team with USMC Command Elements, Athletic Trainers, and Force Fitness Instructor’s. Possess and maintain the ability to understand the role of other Human Performance elements, such as, Sports Medicine Physicians, Physical Therapists, and Athletic Trainers.

**Clearance Level**:

- Possess and maintain a valid government Tier I security clearance.

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