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Job opening: STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST

Salary: $69 107 - 89 835 per year
Published at: Aug 14 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) supporting physical performance, readiness, and rehabilitation of the Integrated Operational Support (IOS) programs supporting the Line of the Air Force (LAF) mission of Base Operational Support Teams (BOST) program, building resiliency, enhancing human performance.

Duties

Observes and/or participates in squadron activities in order to identify physical and ergonomic stressors that increase risk of mission-related occupational injury. Develops and implements initiatives to mitigate physical and ergonomic stressors and optimize airman performance. Provides consultation, education, and training to military commanders/senior leaders, physical training (PT) leaders and medical staff on the subject of PT, fitness and musculoskeletal injury prevention. Serves as a certified CSCS. Develops and establishes a culture of discipline, character, and mental resiliency within the individual airmen and each group, combined with a scientific training program that maximizes power, speed, agility, mobility, strength, to reduce injuries in Airmen.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Recruitment/ Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
  • TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
  • Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
  • A pre-employment physical is a condition of employment
  • At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for the GS-0601 occupational series must be met
  • Incumbent is required to have and maintain a prescribed certification approved by a nationally recognized professional organization; e.g., National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS);...CONT'D
  • American College of Sports Medicine, Certified Exercise Physiologist (C-EP). They are also required to have 5-6 years of experience on top of their certification
  • Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training
  • Master's Degree from an accredited university program in physical therapy, exercise science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, or related field is highly desirable
  • Employee may be asked to pass a USAF physical fitness test (AFI 36-2905) at the male/female 30-39 years of age standards
  • May be required to work extended hours or rotating shifts to include evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
  • May be required to possess a valid operator's license in order to drive a motor vehicle to and from work sites
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by...CONT'D
  • employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions + IOR for the GS-0601, General Medical and Healthcare Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes professional knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology set forth by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) within their Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) gained from certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist or Exercise Physiologist in order to assess/analyze individuals to determine effective programs of physical fitness, promote health, and ensure safety during participation in exercise. Knowledge of military concepts in the development of comprehensive human performance program while centering on injury prevention, performance enhancement, and nutritional guidance. Knowledge of instructional systems development and learning theory, teaching techniques and of mission and operation tactical concepts relevant to planning, delivering, and evaluating performance-based strength and conditioning programs. Knowledge of governing fitness and PT programs, strength and conditioning techniques and principles, including core strength/stability, energy system development, multidirectional strength and power development, plyometric, and balance and nutrition, anatomy, medical terminology and procedures. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. (This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work). NOTE: You must submit copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience above may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Professional knowledge of planning, implementation, and assessment techniques and principles as they apply to the strength and conditioning / human performance programming and education sufficient to serve as training resource advisor/consultant. 2. Knowledge of operational concepts and missions sufficient to understand, plan, deliver and evaluate/analyze physical requirements and how strength and conditioning impact mission accomplishment. 3. Knowledge and skill in using of state-of-the-art computer-based software and other instructional/evaluative material, current and highly specialized strength and conditioning equipment, facility recommendations and practices, training aids and devices applicable to program objectives, training effectiveness, and efficiency. 4. Knowledge of medical conditions and terminology as well as of human behavior change theories, motivational strategies, and counseling techniques to resolve the most difficult problems associated with uncooperative or unmotivated airmen necessary for rehabilitation. 5. Skill in data analysis, fact finding, problem analysis, problem resolutions, and development of concrete action plans to solve problems. 6. Skill in written and oral communication to advise, counsel, influence and make recommendations to management officials concerning medical, health, and administrative aspects of the Human Performance and IOS Program. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

  • Address Andersen AFB Unit 14001 Box 13 APO, AP 96543 US
  • Name: Total Force Service Center
  • Phone: 1-800-525-0102
  • Email: [email protected]

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