Health & Fitness Specialist

Position contingent upon contract award

As the Health & Fitness Specialist, you will design, implement, and monitor comprehensive health and wellness programs for cleared personnel, ensuring physical readiness and long-term wellness in a high security environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop individualized and group fitness programs based on client goals, capabilities, and medical considerations.
• Conduct fitness assessments, including body composition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and mobility screenings. 
• Lead group exercise classes and provide one-on-one personal training sessions.
• Promote injury prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery strategies. 
• Track participation metrics and progress reports, while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and classified protocols. 
• Educate personnel on nutrition, stress management, sleep hygiene, and overall wellness.
• Monitor and maintain fitness equipment and facility cleanliness according to safety standards.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, kinesiology, health sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in personal training, group fitness instruction, or wellness coaching.

Certification from a nationally recognized organization such as:

• NSCA (CSCS or CPT)
• NASM (CPT or PES)
• ACE (CPT)
• ACSM (EP-C or CPT)

• CPR/AED and First Aid certified (must be current)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a secure, high pressure environment
• Experience working in secure or classified environments (military, IC, or defense community)

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph