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Job Opportunity: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Location: Ramstein Air Force Base
Start Date: September 2025
Schedule: Full-Time
Enhance Mission Readiness Through Human Performance
Are you passionate about physical performance, injury prevention, and improving human resiliency in high-stakes environments? Do you want to directly support U.S. Air Force personnel operating in dynamic, mission-critical settings? Join our team supporting the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing (AGOW), and help optimize the health and operational performance of elite Airmen.
French Consulting is seeking a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist to deliver mission-focused human performance support that enhances physical readiness, reduces injury risk, and strengthens the operational capabilities of U.S. Airmen.
This is an exciting opportunity for certified professionals who want to make a tangible difference in the lives of military members, combining evidence-based training principles with operational impact.
What You’ll Do
Human Performance Optimization & Injury Prevention
1. Deliver targeted strength and conditioning support to increase Airmen's musculoskeletal resilience, reduce injury risks, and improve return-to-duty timelines.
2. Design, implement, and monitor individual and group fitness programs tailored to occupational demands and recovery status.
3. Conduct assessments, track performance metrics, and adjust programming based on data and mission needs.
Operational Integration
4. Integrate directly into squadron environments to observe, participate in, and analyze unit activities and identify physical and ergonomic stressors.
5. Develop mitigation strategies and performance initiatives based on direct observation, medical/safety data, and collaboration with commanders and medical personnel.
6. Provide ongoing consultation to leadership regarding PT program design, risk factors, and physical readiness trends.
Training, Consultation, & Education
7. Provide expert-level education and instruction on strength and conditioning, human performance, injury prevention, and return-to-duty strategies.
8. Lead workshops, seminars, and briefings for unit PT leaders and commanders.
9. Foster a culture of discipline, character, and physical and mental resiliency.
Collaborative Performance Support
10. Partner with dietitians, physical therapists, and other support professionals to deliver holistic care and education.
11. Support compliance with DoD and Air Force fitness standards and regulations.
12. Refer Airmen with medical conditions to appropriate healthcare providers when necessary.
Who You Are
13. You bring elite-level strength and conditioning expertise and want to support Airmen at the forefront of operational missions.
14. You thrive in both tactical and clinical settings—adapting your knowledge to field environments and high-performance training spaces.
15. You value collaboration, continuous learning, and the impact of preventative care.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
16. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or equivalent.
17. Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Therapy, or related field.
18. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification including AED training.
19. Experience developing and executing strength and conditioning programs.
20. Demonstrated ability to perform functional and biomechanical assessments and provide corrective exercise prescriptions.
21. Must pass a background check and drug screening. This is a designated drug-testing position.
Preferred Qualifications
22. Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Biomechanics, or related field.
23. Familiarity with Air Force Medical Service OST operations and DoD fitness regulations (e.g., DODI 6130.03, AFI 48-101, AFI 48-123).
24. Experience supporting military units, especially in performance or rehabilitative roles.
25. Willingness to participate in USAF physical fitness assessments at the 30–39 age standard.
26. Prior experience working in rotational shifts and operational environments.
Why You’ll Love It Here
27. 🛡️ Mission Impact – Support elite Airmen and directly influence operational readiness and mission effectiveness
28. 🏋️ Professional Growth – Stay at the forefront of human performance with continued education and hands-on training
29. 🌍 Team Culture – Be a vital part of an integrated, interdisciplinary performance team
30. 🕓 Stable Full-Time Role – Serve in a key operational support role with predictable workweeks
Ready to Join the Mission?
If you're passionate about human performance, operational fitness, and want to be part of a forward-thinking, mission-focused team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to help shape the physical strength, resilience, and readiness of the 435th AGOW.
DOCPER/SOFA/Logistical Support Status
This position is not eligible for support under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) supplemental agreement articles 72 or 73.