Physical Fitness and/or Defensive Tactics Instructor

Oglethorpe Power Corporation - Cheltenham, MD

Full-time

Cheltenham, MD

Utilities

About the position

SGI Global is seeking qualified Physical Fitness and Defensive Tactics Instructors to provide training for the United States Capitol Police (USCP). The role involves delivering entry-level and in-service training to sworn and civilian employees, including supervisors and command staff, ensuring they meet departmental standards in physical fitness and defensive tactics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course materials including content, sequence, timing, presentation, and instructional methodology.
• Rate and score students, officers, and officials participating in training programs, determining their qualification status.
• Continuously analyze training policies and processes, recommending revisions based on validated research and departmental policy changes.
• Research and analyze relevant case law for course presentation, evaluating and revising course content as necessary.
• Write and prepare lesson plans, course materials, evaluations, and management recommendations accurately and concisely.
• Adjust course lesson plans as necessary to accommodate changes in law enforcement procedures, equipment, and techniques.
• Evaluate and advise on students' progress by observing performance and administering tests on studied materials.
• Stay updated on literature and materials in assigned training areas, evaluating new materials and instructional aids, and participating in training workshops and seminars.
• Perform administrative support duties such as class scheduling, coordination, record keeping, and property management.

Requirements

• Must have successfully completed the Federal Law Enforcement Center's (FLETC) Law Enforcement Fitness Coordinator Training Program (LEFCTP) and/or Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training Program (LECTITP) or equivalent.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in exercise science, physical education, or kinesiology or equivalent.
• Must have at least 5 years of experience in managing a physical fitness or wellness program and/or defensive tactics for law enforcement, with experience substituting for education on a 1:1 basis.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge in Legal Aspects of Exercise Administration
• Experience in Lifestyle Management
• Understanding of General Physical Preparedness (GPP)
• Familiarity with Nutrition and Physical Efficiency Battery
• Experience in Developing Fitness Progressions and Progressive Strength Training
• Knowledge of Flexibility and Physical Assessments
• Understanding of Functional Anatomy and Exercise Adherence
• Experience with Physical Testing Protocol and Principles of Weight Management
• Knowledge in Injury Prevention