Fitness, Strength, Conditioning Coach

*About this job* This job is at *Fort Drum, Watertown, NY.
*If you don't live nearby, you must be willing to relocate.
*This is the coolest job in Strength and Conditioning Coaching! * If you are ready to meet the challenge and meet the requirements below, you will have the chance to *train the world's toughest Army* to be "Army Strong.
" The experience and credentials you will develop in this position are extraordinary.
The actual conditioning will go far beyond basic weight and cardio-- and will include outdoors activities, and may include working with the legendary 10th Mountain Division and also 1st Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, some of the most experienced and specialized soldiers in the world.
*About Compensation and Benefits:* This is an *8 hour work day-- great work/life balance*! *Plus paid holidays and vacation*.
This is a stable position, we have a three year contract.
The position is full time.
As an alternative to a salary and full benefits, if you prefer, we are happy to monetize the value of the benefits and offer a higher hourly rate.
You get to decide what works best for you.
*Duties and Responsibilities:* · Strength and Conditioning Coaches will work as part of the US Army Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Performance Team to develop and implement a comprehensive, periodized education and services program integrated and synchronized with the Brigade’s training calendars.
Success is determined by the Brigade’s ability to perform its combat mission.
· Strength and Conditioning Coaches will perform services in accordance with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) Scope of Practice.
· Strength and Conditioning Coaches will be embedded at the Brigade level.
Most work will be performed in a Military training environment (i.
e.
fitness centers/gyms, Brigade or administrative areas, outdoors, ranges, field training environments).
· Strength and Conditioning Coaches will be required to observe Brigade (and components, like Battalion, company, platoon, squad, team) specific training events (e.
g.
, obstacle courses, combat exercises, training areas).
· Support quality assurance efforts, ensuring all work performance aligns with program objectives · Strength and Conditioning Coaches may be embedded within program performance teams across Brigades at various Government installations *Required:* · *Bachelor’s degree* in any field from an accredited college or university; it is highly desired that the degree is in a related field.
· *Must possess a passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) by the NSCA as a CSCS or by the CSCCA as a SCCC.
* · Have *three years of relevant Strength Conditioning Coaching (SCC) work* experience within the last five years.
Relevant experience includes developing and executing task and environment specific functional injury control and health/well-being programs for groups of athletes or DoD/Department of Homeland Security/Department of Justice entities focused on a common sport or mission performance goal.
Please note - Employment related to internships or graduate work for only up to one year is considered as relevant experience.
· Have a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification.
Certification cards must display the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross emblem.
Please note - Web-based classes do not meet required standards.
· *Must be a U.
S.
citizen (required by US Army).
* · Must have the ability to read, write and speak English effectively with US Army Soldiers and H2F staff · Candidate must be able to pass and maintain Tier 1 security clearance investigation · Be physically able to lift and manipulate loads and weight plates up to 45 pounds.
· Candidates must demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds · Have the ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word, Excel.
· Must be able to navigate and operate with unit SharePoint sites.
*Additional Minium Qualifications:* · Experience providing forward musculoskeletal (MSK) care, early medical intervention, injury prevention (IP) and performance optimization services.
· Candidates must be physically able to hike in an austere environment and terrain (e.
g.
, rocky, no running water, no shelter, no bathroom, no climate control, inclement weather, loud, smoky, etc.
) while carrying their own backpack with necessary supplies on occasion (<20% of the time).
· Providing forward MSK care in the training environment, outside of the clinical setting, minimizing lost training time and ensuring early identification of injuries.
· Candidate must follow all Government designated work attire standards, social media standards and professional work requirements as stated with the TO *About us* Daybreak LLC works hard to create *an employee-centric culture*.
Through our compensation, core corporate value of respect and dignity for everyone, and empowering each employee to succeed, we aim to create *the best place to work in our industry.
* Daybreak is a mission-focused company.
We are looking for exceptional candidates who bring a desire to make a difference.
*Daybreak values Veterans and strongly encourages qualified veterans to apply.
* *EEO:* Daybreak LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Supplemental pay types: * Bonus opportunities COVID-19 considerations: Yes, US Army is implementing safety protocols for its staff as well as contractors on Fort Drum premises, including these positions.
Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Experience: * strength, fitness, or health coaching: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: * NSCA CSCS or CSCCa SCCC passing exam (Required) Work Location: In person