Strength and Conditioning Specialist

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Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Conditions of Employment continued Demonstrated sustained experience working with elite athlete populations (for example, Olympic, professional, collegiate level, Special Operations/Special Forces-specific tactical professionals, etc.), with a minimum of 10 years of aggregate professional experience specific to increasing strength and conditioning programs is highly desired Work requires lifting potentially heavy weights over 100 lbs., squatting, sitting, standing, running, jumping, bending and walking with long periods of standing during a typical 8-hour day. It requires strength, coordination, stamina, and safe mental judgment to manage and operate exercise equipment. Physical conditioning must be sufficient to demonstrate and perform various exercise procedures. This position requires the ability to pass an AFFA (AFI 36-2905) at the age-based testing standard for male/female 20-59 years of age Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification IAW AF guidance and be capable of obtaining and maintaining certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to include automated external defibrillator (AED) training Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance Unit funded position 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, General Medical and Healthcare, Series 0601 + IOR. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Education Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with a 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 at the time the degree was obtained (must provide copy of transcripts at time of application). 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 e 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/Athletic Trainer 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 OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have successfully completed 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or related disciplines which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. (must provide copy of transcripts at time of application). OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience 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 your 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: Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, methodology, and techniques of high-performance exercise physiology and related health sciences in order to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate multi-faceted strength and conditioning programs for elite athlete populations in order to enhance trainee's physiological

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