Strength and Conditioning Coach - SAIC : Job Details

**Description**

SAIC is looking for **Strength and Conditioning Coaches** for the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Program at **Fort Cavazos, Texas** .

The SCC will act as part of a multi-discipline team that will provide program analytical support and qualified/certified Strength and Conditioning training collaborating with the Cognitive Performance Specialists (CPS) and Athletic Trainers (AT) to function as integrated members of a Brigade (BDE)-based multi-disciplinary team focused on optimizing Soldier readiness and performance within the Army's new Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System. The H2F System is the Army's primary investment in Soldier readiness and lethality, optimal physical and non-physical performance, reduced injury rates, improved rehabilitation after injury, and increased overall effectiveness of the Total Army.

**This position is contingent upon contract award in the Fall of 2024.**

**Job duties:**

+ Developing lines of communication within the BDE and Battalion (BN) leadership

+ Developing and recommending evidence-based, periodise strength and conditioning programs focused on unit missions

+ and individual Solider tasks

+ Submit recommended strength and conditioning programs to the BDE leadership for approval

+ Track Soldier/unit progression and provide data to the BDE PD as required

+ Coordinate and assist the BDE leadership and/or the BDE Athletic Trainers (AT) to develop, coordinate, and execute approved training programs for Soldiers with physical limitations.

**Qualifications**

**Required Education and Experience:**

+ Bachelors degreein an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education related discipline and (3) three years of relevant experience.

+ 1 year of related experience in developing and implementing human performance training in a military or collegiate/professional sports environment---Military experience preferred.

**Required Security Clearance:**

+ Must be eligible for a Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

**Required Certifications:**

+ Must possess a passing score from the Board of Certification (BOC) by the NSCA as a CSCS or by the CSCCA as a SCCC.

+ Must possess 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.

**Required Skills:**

+ Interpersonal relationship skills and social sensitivity to relate to Soldiers from diverse backgrounds

+ Experience with Microsoft applications and SharePoint sites

+ Must be physically able to hike in austere environments and terrains while carrying a backpack with necessary supplies on occasion (