Arcadia Strategy Group (ASG) is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (SCS) for a Government contract in Syracuse, NY. The position is contingent on contract award and is estimated to begin in September 2024.
Responsibilities:
This position supports the High Performance Optimization (HPO) program for an Air National Guard contract. Responsibilities include: • Design, implement and monitor individualized strength and conditioning programs for the TACP operators. • Responsible to the commander for administering physical, cognitive, spiritual, and performance nutrition evaluation and programming. • Designs and implements a comprehensive physical training program to prepare for the Operator Fitness Test (OFT). Arranges for health assessment, education, and intervention aimed at enhancing unit combat readiness. • Assist in the education of the TACP operators on topics to include nutrition, sleep, supplementation and recovery. • Perform postural and biomechanical analyses to assist with identifying contributing factors relating to faulty movement patterns. • Utilize the results of tactile and functional movement assessments to make recommendations concerning corrective exercise strategies. • Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the HPO facility. • Utilize therapeutic taping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques as needed to complement the strength and conditioning program.
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in exercise science from a credentialed college or university. • Minimum of three years of experience working with elite level athletes. • Experience developing and delivering educational content related to human performance. • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association or a certified Sports Performance Coach through the United States of America Weightlifting Association (USAWA). • Capable of meeting physical demands of training with TACP including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe TACP training evolutions, the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20 kilograms.
Desired Qualifications: • Additional credentials as a soft tissue specialist, such as being a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) or that of other providers of manual therapy for soft tissue injuries.
Benefits
At ASG, we recognize and reward your contributions. Our benefits for full-time employees include employer-sponsored health insurance, matching 401k retirement plan, and paid leave.