Strength & Conditioning Coach NF4 Regular Full-Time Job in Quantico, VA

Vacancy No. 72586 Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $28.00 to $32.00 Grade 03 to 03
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/16/2025 Close Date 4/30/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Quantico, VA


Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

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Duties

  • The Strength and Conditioning Coach creates performance-based programs which include modalities such as strength, power, speed, agility, aerobic and anaerobic training, -recovery, for Marine Corps units, Marine athletes, and individual Marines and provide pre-designed strength and conditioning programs for family members that align with Marine Corps policies and MCTF strategy. The programs focus on improving physical performance, reducing musculoskeletal injuries (MSKI), and enhancing physical, social, spiritual, and mental wellness. 
  • The strength and conditioning coach develop unit and individual-specific, sport-specific, and structured periodized training programs for Marines and works as part of a larger unit or team such as WARR and MCTF providers. This collaborative environment involves communicating with commands, developing structured strength and conditioning programs, and working with athletic trainers, other strength and conditioning coaches, and other subject matter experts. Together, they provide services related to social, spiritual, physical, and mental performance, fostering a sense of shared responsibility and collective achievement. 
  • The incumbent actively coaches and provides physical instruction, assessments, and demonstrations of various components of strength and conditioning to include nervous system regulation and activation, mobility (dynamic and transient), speed, agility, and quickness, conditioning (aerobic and anaerobic), strength and power, and reconditioning programming. The incumbent provides standardized strength and conditioning education, and training developed by Headquarters Semper Fit to include, but not limited to, the Strength and Conditioning for Small Unit Leaders online course and the Strength and Conditioning in-person course. Enclosure (1) The incumbent delivers sessions or classes at various locations such as where units reside, on sports fields, in performance centers, and in classrooms. 
  • Supports training activities and events at various locations such as Marines Corps schoolhouses, training sites, or in garrison or field. Utilizes athlete management software systems to program, periodize and track performance. Stores performance assessment information, subjective health questionnaires and other related records in accordance with Marine Corps Order 5210.11, Marine Corps Records Management Program and The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) The Incumbent develops physical performance programs and consultations for family members and authorized patrons who require sport or individualized programming. 
  • Leads performance training programs for homeschool groups or youth sports teams, and high school athletes as needed. The incumbent monitors open hours of training and provides safety instruction and minor corrections of participating authorized users to reduce risk for injury or aid to enhance individual performance. Additionally, the incumbent may provide support to other performance-based programs such installation community-based programs. Performs other duties as assigned (5%)

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • See Duties and Qualifications

EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

  • Academic level knowledge of exercise and sport physiology, strength and conditioning, human performance, kinesiology, physical education or a related field. of concepts, principles and practices of tactical strength and conditioning, and the unit readiness planning process to establish and maintain tactical fitness of individual Marines and Marine units. 
  • Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles and the ability to apply them in a higher performance setting such as the military, first-responder, high school, and collegiate setting. Demonstrate the ability to Design and deliver strength and conditioning programs and standardized education for Marines and families with an emphasis on prevention across all fitness domains. Ensures that all programming is in adherence to professional guidelines, policies, regulations, and law. 
  • Experience providing strength and conditioning for high school, college, professional, military units, or first responders and the ability to apply and follow principles of strength conditioning: overload, progression, specificity, variation and reversibility in programs designed for high school, collegiate, or military and first responder environments, Demonstrates experience writing, coaching, modifying, and supporting strength and conditioning workouts for large team/groups (50-100 athletes) to include pre- and post-performance testing. Demonstrates skill to coordinate strength and conditioning training based upon the needs of sports coaching staff or unit leadership to best align with in-season, out-of-season competition and/or military deployment cycles.

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
Required Documents:
           *Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.
           *If prior military, DD214 Member Copy
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.
Involuntarily separated members of the armed forces and eligible family members applying through the Transition Assistance Program must submit a written request/statement (may be obtained from the MCCS Human Resources Office) and present ID card with "TA" stamped in red on front of card.
INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
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Benefits

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The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to:

•      Stability of Federal Civilian Service

•      People with passion for doing work that matters

•      Quality of Work Life Balance

•      Competitive Pay

•      Comprehensive Benefit Packages

•      Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website:

Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.  To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your application status.

Agency contact information

QUANTICO MCCS
Address
QUANTICO MCCS
MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES
ATTN: PERSONNEL OFFICER
QUANTICO, VA 221345001
USA

Next steps

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