Recruit Physical Training Manager

The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) is a state agency within the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS). The MPTC’s mandate and mission is to set the police training standards for all law enforcement officers certified by the Massachusetts Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (“POST”), and to develop, deliver, and maintain a record of that training for over 23,000 police officers (municipal, MBTA, environmental, campus, hospitals), deputy sheriffs, harbormasters, constables, and other statutorily defined personnel who perform police duties and functions in the Commonwealth. These responsibilities are to be carried out in a way that ensures high quality, standardized, community-oriented training.

The MPTC’s training programs include a comprehensive, 800-hour basic recruit training program for new police officers, statutorily required annual in-service training programs, and specialized training programs. The MPTC’s academies work closely with the local municipal police departments in their respective regions and are responsive to regional training needs and requirements. The MPTC operates 7 regional academies and oversees 10 authorized academies across the Commonwealth.

The MPTC is looking for a skilled Physical Training Manager to continue the enhancement of the safety, quality and effectiveness of the physical training program for the student officers at the MPTC recruit academies. This position will report to the Basic Training Division Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement certification standards for PT instructors and staff instructors at the MPTC Recruit Academies.
• Review, update, and establish policies and procedures related to the training of PT and staff instructors.
• Create and enforce safety protocols to ensure the well-being of student officers.
• Conduct regular safety audits at recruit academies to identify and address potential risks and injuries.
• Design and deliver comprehensive training curricula for student officers and instructors focused on skill development.
• Collaborate with the Agency Fiscal team to procure PT equipment for the recruit academies.
• Track, analyze, and report injury data trends across the agency to inform training decisions.
• Adapt training programs and safety guidelines based on injury data and emerging trends.
• Recommend modifications to training programs based on evaluations and feedback.
• Provide continuous professional development opportunities for instructors.
• Partner with other departments, instructors, and external organizations to share best practices in training programs.
• Develop a readiness plan for officers preparing to enter the Academy.
• Monitor and track entry-level fitness standards testing and evaluations for recruits.
• Train PT instructor staff to administer and review the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) with prospective student officer candidates.
• Collaborate with statewide coordinators and report to the Basic Training Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TSAC-F certification required.
• Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in tactical human performance or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of human performance methodologies, safety guidelines, and injury prevention strategies.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional design.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

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