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Functional Strength Coach
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What they do
A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
$45,709 / year median in New Jersey
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Functional Strength Coach
•Human Performance Full-Time W-2 | Onsite |
Expected Start:
November 2026
Locations:
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ Travis Air Force Base, CA Salary:
NJ:
$72,000
•78,000/year
CA:
$76,000
•83,000/year
REQUIRED
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Current CSCS® certification Current TSAC-F® certification Both certifications are required Bachelor's or master's degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Science 2+ years professional strength-coaching experience U.S. citizenship Ability to complete installation background/access requirements
Application Deadline:
Saturday, September 12 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific / 3:00 p.m. Eastern . Qualified applicants should be prepared for a phone call the same day . Heart-Centered Health is seeking an experienced Functional Strength Coach to join an integrated Human Performance team supporting U.S. Air Force personnel. This is not a traditional personal-training job . You'll have consistent full-time work without selling sessions, chasing clients, or stitching together multiple coaching jobs. You'll help Airmen develop strength, endurance, mobility, durability, power, and physical readiness for demanding operational environments.
Work includes:
Strength and conditioning programming Lifting and movement coaching Running and mobility training Human Performance evaluations Squadron PT support Injury-risk reduction and recovery education Preparing Airmen for load carriage, equipment movement, field operations, deployment, and other mission demands You'll work alongside an Athletic Trainer and Mindfulness Coach and have room to bring your own coaching philosophy, creativity, and experience to the program. About Heart-Centered Health Heart-Centered Health is a nurse-led healthcare and human performance organization focused on helping people thrive in demanding environments. Our work integrates health, physical performance, recovery, resilience, and relationship-centered support.
Pay:
$72,000.00
•$78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance