Certified Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Specialist ACC - Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC)

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SUMMARY

Bering Global Solutions is seeking full-time Certified Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Specialists supporting the Army at FT Drum, NY.  S&C specialists will be part of a holistic team of human performance (HP) specialists supporting the US Army. S&C coaches will prepare tactical athletes  for the physical demands of operations. Daily activities for the S&C specialist may include programming, fitness assessments, one-on-one or group coaching, or teaching S&C academics in a traditional classroom setting. S&C coaches will have daily contact and interaction with trainees and military leadership, as well as other staff members, contractors, and vendors. As such, the selected party must adhere to the highest standards of conduct throughout the course of their daily activities and apply appropriate relationships with trainees, customers, and teammates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, implement and teach fitness skills to warfighters with varying ability levels.
• Develop, design and implement a cohesive and comprehensive programming approach.
• Design and implement generalized and/or specific training programs for aircrew clientele as requested.
• Build rapport with clients and motivate them to achieve higher levels of performance.
• Effectively teach various blocks of instruction related to health, fitness and physical performance.
• Employ relevant technologies to support the training program and improve client performance.
• Employs appropriate social marketing tools to meet program goals and objectives.
• Delivers briefings, educational sessions, and seminars as needed.
• Evaluate and provide written professional assessments on emerging technologies.
• Continue to research, gather data, and employ the most modern and supported best practices in the field of strength and conditioning.
• Assist project manager with planning, scheduling, execution and validations of the human performance program efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develops and delivers relevant strength and conditioning content and teaching materials for all human performance syllabi
• Maintain all professional credentials and certifications
• Performs cleaning/sanitization of facility space and equipment utilized for strength and conditioning services and activities.
• Will coordinate referral to physical therapy or flight medicine if training of an aircrew member exceeds the scope of a strength and conditioning specialist, as defined be the coach’s certifying agency. Responsible for organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of program operational support functions involving multiple complex and inter-related project tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications (applies to both this section and KSAO’s)

• Master's Degree or higher in Human Performance, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field
  
• Possess and maintain current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
• Creditable specialized experience includes: developing long and short-range planning and coordination of sport/mission-specific performance programs resulting in attributable results with elite athletes (e.g., Division I collegiate, Olympic, professional level athletes or Special Operations Force (SOF) - specific tactical professionals)
• 5+ combined years of tactical, collegiate, professional, and/or Olympic athlete strength and conditioning experience
• 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; Web-based classes do not meet required standards)
• U.S. citizen
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively with Soldiers and staff
• Ability to pass and maintain Tier 1 clearance
• Demonstrate sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity such that they can relate to a variety of Soldiers from diverse backgrounds

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred

• Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC)
• National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)
• Functional Range Systems FRCms or Kinstretch
• CrossFit Level 2 or higher
• Ability to operate a computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
• Ability to navigate and operate with unit SharePoint sites

NECESSARY PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Employee must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing. Be physically able to lift and manipulate loads and weight plates up to 50 pounds.

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to federal or company requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination or regular testing. Details to be provided by the hiring manager.  Employees are expected to comply with all current and future federal and company requirements.

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

Job is performed in an gym or classroom setting. Occasional travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference.  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.