Senior Strength & Conditioning Specialist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Healthcare Services

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication, Performance Improvements, Physical Education, Supervision, Training Coordination

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist serves as the lead physical performance expert responsible for supervising and coordinating the development, delivery, and evaluation of evidence‑based strength and conditioning programs. This position provides expert instruction, oversees administrative and quality‑assurance functions for the physical training program, and serves as the primary representative for strength and conditioning matters across units or components. The Senior SCS leverages extensive experience to guide performance enhancement, injury mitigation, and return‑to‑duty processes for personnel operating in demanding environments.

HOW A SENIOR STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Serve as the Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach when there are two (2) or more strength coaches at the same location and will perform administrative duties as directed by local POTFF leadership. Serve as lead representative for Strength & Conditioning for their Group, Regiment, Wing or Unit when SOF Command or TSOC needs Component-wide representation. Serve as lead Strength Coach and SME for all local development of requirements, performance testing, and execution of initiatives related to or involving strength and conditioning. Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance. Design, administer, evaluate, and document the effects of physical training protocols for SOF personnel in garrison, TDY/TAD, or deployed, under the supervision of the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator. All program designs shall be efficiently accomplished with rapid customization and dissemination to the end user, using process efficiencies wherever possible.
• Coordinate training programs with the Physical domain staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of SOF 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.
• Communicate and collaborate with cognitive performance and performance nutrition to ensure a holistic approach to human performance.
• Assist the POTFF or Physical domain Manager and/or Coordinator in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are properly cleaned, organized and utilized and are in safe working conditions.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with individual athletes and groups of athletes at the levels of NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW and/or SOF Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Possess and maintain a 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).
• Current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Physically proficient to demonstrate all prescribed exercises / techniques and capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain, function in austere environments, and observe SOF training evolutions.

CLEARANCE: Secret or Top-Secret Clearance, or the ability to obtain clearance.

LOCATION: Various OCONUS & CONUS SITES

This is a contingent posting, expected to start in 2027.

• 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

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The likely salary range for this position is $72,877 - $98,599. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA NC Fort Bragg

Additional Work Locations:

USA CA San Diego, USA FL Hurlburt Field, USA KY Fort Campbell, USA WA Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.