Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Location: Aviano Air Base, Italy
Position: Full-time

Duties:

• Design and implement individualized physical training programs to enhance strength, endurance, and performance​.
• Conduct regular evaluations and fitness assessments to monitor progress, ensuring tactical conditioning and addressing performance trends​.
• Develop and oversee training programs for personnel on temporary duty (TDY) or deployed, adapting routines for remote locations​.
• Perform monthly functional movement screenings and quarterly performance testing to assess readiness​.
• Provide injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation support, coordinating with medical staff for expeditious return to duty.
• Deliver instruction on proper exercise techniques, ensuring safe and effective training practices​.
• Maintain gym equipment and ensure the training facility meets safety and operational standards​.
• Analyze fitness data and generate performance reports for command leadership, offering insights and recommendations for improving physical readiness​.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or higher in exercise science, health science, or a related field​.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with elite athletes or tactical professionals​.
• Current certification by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or a Licensed Athletic Trainer​.
• Ability to physically demonstrate exercises and techniques, with proficiency in lifting and manipulating loads up to 25 kg​.
• Experience developing and implementing strength and conditioning programs with measurable performance outcomes​.
• Strong understanding of tactical and operational environments, including deployment cycles and mission-specific physical requirements​.