Strength & Conditioning Coordinator (Management Analyst II)

This position designs all aspects of the strength and conditioning program for the Fire and Rescue Department and its recruits. Organizes and directs a diverse group of activities, which may include group fitness classes, alternative fitness classes, functional movement workshops, tactical fitness training and special events. Researches and proposes new program offerings. Provides nutritional coaching to department members. Develops and implements work hardening programs. Helps to provide train the trainer classes for uniformed adjunct coaches. Ensures effective communication and dissemination of information, performs program evaluations, written reports and recommends changes. Works under limited supervision.

Note: The assigned functional areas of this position are Health, Training, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or Nutrition.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Performs a wide range of professional work in multiple administration functions within an organizational unit including analysis and project management;
• May supervise administrative and paraprofessional staff;
• Performs a variety of technical and professional work related to monitoring and reporting on departmental business processes, activities, and outcomes;
• Plans, develops, and implements comprehensive communication and education plans on programs and services for both county agencies and community organizations;
• Assists with developing and conducting special studies and research initiatives, by designing survey instruments, gathering data and information from department staff, developing data analysis tools, conducting statistical analyses, initiating literature reviews, etc.;
• Conducts analysis and reporting of quantitative and qualitative data in order to track and monitor various business process indicators;
• Serves as the point-person and liaison within the department and with central county departments regarding a designated program and functional areas of responsibility;
• Prepares reports and presentations of analysis and findings.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the mission, goals and objectives of the organizational unit, program, or activities to which incumbent is assigned;
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques relating to various functional areas of business operation (e.g., personnel, budgeting and financial management, contract administration and management);
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques governing management, organization, operations and programmatic services;
• Ability to identify and describe a range of possible solutions for solving business problems;
• Ability to apply research methods to design studies and assessments, and statistical analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends in data;
• Ability to use word processing and presentation software to prepare documents, and to use spreadsheet and statistical analysis software packages to store, manipulate, analyze and present data;
• Ability to train, lead, and/or supervise paraprofessional staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in the field related to the assigned functional area; plus, two years of professional work experience within the functional area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience within the tactical athlete performance field.
• Experience or education within Health, Exercise Physiology, or related field of science.
• Experience in a public safety or first responder agency (i.e., fire department, police department, emergency communications, etc.).
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment, remaining flexible to changing priorities and objectives.
• Nutrition Certification - The Essentials of Sports and Exercise Nutrition (Precision Nutrition).

• Driver's License (Required)
• AED (Required)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - CPR (Required)
• Strength & Conditioning Certification -CSCC (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches), or NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) or equivalent (Required)

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.