Physical Training Manager

Physical Training Manager (260003W3)

The Department of State Police seeks a Physical Training Manager to assist in ensuring consistent standardization of the physical training (PT) practices for the State Police Academy. The candidate will balance physical and mental stress in the academy, maintain safety standards, and serve as a subject matter expert to enhance safety, quality, and overall effectiveness of PT delivered to recruits and cadets.

• Create, implement, and maintain certification standards for PT instructors and staff instructors to ensure consistent training across academies.
• Develop, review and update policies and procedures governing PT and instructor training.
• Partner with instructors, academy staff, subject matter experts, and external organizations to ensure standards and practices align with agency priorities and best practices.
• Design comprehensive PT training curriculum for recruits and cadets.
• Conduct safety audits and mitigate identified risks. Adjust training programs when necessary.
• Adjust training programs and safety guidelines based on injury trends and performance data.
• Lead PT working groups as assigned.
• Present findings, recommendations and updates to the Director of Training and Commandant on updated PT practices.

• Public Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Agility / Adaptability / Flexibility
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Analyze and resolve issues
• Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and written
• Use various software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office 365) and communication platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom)
• Focus on big picture and have attention to detail
• Analyze data to provide recommendations for improvement

• Four years of experience in physical training, health services, clinical administration, or clinical management

Applicants must have at least five (5) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, public administration, or clinical management, of which at least one (1) year must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity.

Substitutions:

• A certificate in a relevant or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
• A Graduate degree in a related field may substitute for three (3) years of the required experience.
• A Doctorate degree in a related field may substitute for four (4) years of the required experience.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.