Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Patrick SPF, FL

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend, participate in, and promote interdisciplinary meetings with HPO staff, medical staff, and chain of command.
• Literately utilize computers, software, and technologies as required and requested by the HPO program Manager and/or Coordinator and required by AFSPECWAR, AFRC or 308 RQS Leadership.
• Plan, develop and synchronize technical training, guidance, and programmatic and policy recommendations. Secure, protect, and enhance the readiness of all operators across the range of military operations.
• Coordinate training programs with the HPO staff to ensure a safe and expeditious return to training of 308 RQS personnel recovering from injury.
• Utilizes screening information to develop pre-habilitation protocol and interventions if needed.
• Assist in the development of the unit’s rehabilitation system in accordance with all local, state, and national laws and regulations, as well as licensing and insurance certification.
• Reviews and evaluates physician's referrals and patients' records to determine physical therapy treatment requirements.
• Performs patient tests, measurements and evaluations and record findings to aid in developing and/or revising specifics of the treatment program or training program.
• Participate in periodic meetings with HPO for reasons such as, but not limited to, reviewing care provided to patients. Identify opportunities for improvement.
• Design and implement physical training programs for personnel who are TDY/ TAD or deployed.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.
• Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
• Participate in periodic meetings to review and evaluate physical training programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in periodic in-service training for members of the HPO 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.
• Attend and participate in meetings with other HPO staff members and medical personnel as requested and/or required.
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are properly organized and utilized and are in safe working condition.
• Perform other tasks, within the scope of the SCS position description, as assigned by the HPO program Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Perform an inventory of Human Performance supplies and resources, assist in preparing equipment and supply requisitions to replenishing exhausted supplies, acquire preventive maintenance for Human Performance equipment, and present new and emerging equipment for purchase consideration.
• The contractor shall be capable of meeting physical demands of training with AFSPECWAR including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe AFSPECWAR training evolutions and the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 25 kilograms.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• The contractor shall possess a Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education related discipline.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (5.2.3): Current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• The contractor shall have a minimum of 5 years or more of demonstrable accumulated post-professional experience 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 Division I Collegiate, Olympic, professional sports, and/or Special Operations/AFSPECWAR Operators in the accompanying, respective settings.
• Shall 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). Shall possess a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) specialty certification. Maintenance of one of these certifications shall be an enduring element of the requirement.
• Shall possess a valid, unrestricted license from one of the 50 United States or its territories and maintain credentialing requirements in good standing where applicable.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability  
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan  
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays  
• Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
 Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting. 

We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. 
 

***This position is contingent upon contract award.