Tactical Strength & Conditioning Coach

ProTeam Tactical • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ProTeam Tactical Performance partners with Oklahoma City public safety agencies to keep the community's protectors healthy, resilient, and ready for duty. Our mission is to deliver evidence-informed performance training, injury prevention programming, and reconditioning services that reduce injuries, optimize physical readiness, and support long, healthy careers in public safety. If you are a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist who is passionate about serving law enforcement and fire service personnel in an on-site, team-based clinical environment, consider the following opportunity. The Tactical Strength & Conditioning Coach designs and delivers performance training, injury prevention programming, and return-to-performance reconditioning for Oklahoma City public safety professionals. This position works in close collaboration with an on-site Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer to provide seamless transitions from rehabilitation to performance training and to support long-term physical resilience and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Human Performance, or a related field
• Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience designing and delivering strength and conditioning programming for active, high-demand populations
• Valid Driver's License at the time of appointment and throughout employment
• Strong knowledge of exercise science principles including biomechanics, physiology, periodization, and program design
• Ability to design and progress training programs that are specific to the physical demands of firefighting and law enforcement duties
• Proficiency in teaching and coaching foundational movement patterns including squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, and loaded carries
• Competence in administering and interpreting fitness assessments, movement screens, and functional performance tests
• Familiarity with return-to-performance reconditioning principles and the ability to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and full operational readiness
• Ability to modify programming based on individual fitness levels, movement limitations, injury history, and operational demands
• Proficiency using athlete management systems, training tracking software, and standard computer applications for documentation and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with law enforcement and fire service personnel
• Strong verbal communication and coaching skills to clearly convey exercise technique, training rationale, and performance feedback
• Ability to deliver engaging group presentations and one-on-one education sessions tailored to the unique culture and needs of public safety professionals
• Effective written communication skills for program documentation, progress reports, and educational materials
• Ability to build cooperative, effective working relationships with Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, agency leadership, and public safety personnel whose backgrounds may differ from one's own
• Positive attitude toward and respect for the law enforcement and fire service professions and the communities they serve
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple training groups, individual programs, and administrative tasks with minimal supervision
• Sound judgment and adaptability when working with personnel of varying fitness levels, injury histories, and motivational profiles
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and remain calm during emergencies or high-stress situations
• Commitment to confidentiality regarding personnel health information, fitness data, and other restricted information
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development through continuing education, mentoring, networking, and engagement with the tactical strength and conditioning community
• Ability to consider programs and policies from multiple viewpoints and adjust approaches based on feedback and outcome data
• High physical demand role that includes frequent standing, walking, demonstrating exercises, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and to assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and maintenance
• Ability to perform and demonstrate functional movement patterns including squatting, lunging, crawling, climbing, and loaded carries
• Functional abilities including visual acuity, speech, hearing, and hand-eye coordination sufficient to coach exercise technique and ensure participant safety
• Ability to tolerate varied indoor environmental conditions such as noise, temperature fluctuations, and equipment congestion
• Ability to work occasional extended or irregular hours to support training events, fitness testing, recruit academy schedules, or agency needs
• Occasional travel between Oklahoma City public safety locations as dictated by contractual obligations and program needs
• Pre-employment drug test
• Background screening
• Transportation to/from work
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) certification through the NSCA
• Master's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
• Prior experience working with tactical athletes such as military, law enforcement, or fire service personnel
• Experience collaborating with Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, or other healthcare professionals in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Background in athletic training, sports performance, or military fitness programming
• Familiarity with functional movement screening, return-to-performance protocols, and injury prevention programming

Responsibilities

• Design and implement evidence-informed strength, conditioning, and movement training programs tailored to the physical demands of law enforcement and fire service work
• Conduct individual and small-group training sessions focused on functional movement, force production, power, endurance, and occupational task simulation
• Develop and deliver injury prevention programming that addresses common musculoskeletal risk factors in tactical populations, including mobility deficits, strength imbalances, and poor movement patterns
• Educate personnel on training principles, load management, recovery strategies, and long-term physical development
• Conduct baseline fitness assessments, movement screens, and functional performance testing to guide programming and track progress over time
• Collaborate closely with the Physical Therapist to design and progress return-to-performance reconditioning programs for personnel recovering from injury or surgery
• Provide bridging programming that transitions individuals from clinical rehabilitation to full operational readiness, ensuring safe load progression and movement quality
• Communicate regularly with the Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer regarding individual readiness, functional limitations, and training modifications
• Support functional duty assessments by administering performance-based testing and providing objective data to inform return-to-duty decisions
• Monitor training response, fatigue, and injury risk indicators to adjust programming and communicate concerns to the clinical team
• Develop annual and seasonal training plans that align with agency operational calendars, training cycles, and performance goals
• Create and maintain exercise libraries, training resources, and educational materials for use by public safety personnel
• Track key performance metrics including attendance, adherence, fitness outcomes, movement quality scores, and injury rates
• Document training sessions and individual progress using appropriate tracking systems and provide regular reports to the Chief Operations Officer and agency stakeholders
• Use data to refine programming, identify trends, and support continuous improvement in injury prevention and performance outcomes
• Provide group education and one-on-one coaching on topics such as strength training principles, cardiovascular conditioning, nutrition for performance, sleep and recovery, and load management
• Participate in recruit academy training, fitness testing, and in-service sessions for incumbent staff as requested by agency leadership
• Serve as an advocate for ProTeam Tactical Performance, modeling professionalism, respect for public safety culture, and commitment to evidence-informed practice
• Contribute to the development of educational materials, presentations, and resources tailored to the unique needs of tactical athletes
• Stay current with emerging research and best practices in tactical strength and conditioning, human performance optimization, and injury prevention

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and market conditions for tactical strength and conditioning professionals
• Comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off; paid holidays; and continuing education support
• Opportunities for role growth, including expanded responsibilities in program development, education, leadership, and advanced certifications within ProTeam Tactical Performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level