Description
Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is an internationally accredited full-service, all risk fire and rescue department that provides services to the citizens of Covington, Kent, Maple Valley, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Fire Districts 37 & 43. Located in Western Washington, our workforce is comprised of approximately 450 employees.
Help support the people who support our communities.
Puget Sound Fire (PSF) is hiring an experienced Strength and Conditioning Coordinator to serve as the department’s lead human performance specialist. This new role will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive firefighter wellness program. The role integrates strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and return-to-work support to enhance operational readiness, reduce injury risk, and support long-term health outcomes. The position must partner collaboratively with department administration, the Health & Safety Chief, Peer Fitness Trainers (PFTs), Safety Officers, approved physical therapy and medical providers, and labor partners to ensure firefighters are physically prepared for duty while promoting long-term health, injury reduction, and career longevity. This is a role where your work will truly matter. At PSF, you’ll join a collaborative team where professionalism, service, and taking care of one another are part of how we work every day.
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Work Location: Your main office will be at the 84th Avenue Business Center, located at 20811 84th Ave. S. in Kent, WA. Throughout the course of your work, you will be required to travel to various stations throughout our service area.
Typical Schedule: Day shift; 8hrs/day, five days/week – but days and hours may vary as needed to ensure support for all shifts.
Union Membership: No. This is a non-represented civilian position.
Benefits: Puget Sound Fire offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) Exceptional Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Employer Contribution of 3% to 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Longevity Pay starting at 2% after 5 yrs. service Paid Vacation- 96 hrs. earned in 1st year (accruals increase with years of service) Sick Leave- 120 hrs. earned per year 12 Observed Holidays each year in addition to three (3) personal holidays (prorated based on hire date) Life insurance Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
To Apply: Please apply online at https://selfservice.pugetsoundfire.org/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/
Selection Process: Once the job closes, all applications will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. Successful candidates will be contacted to continue in the recruitment process.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Opens: April 20, 2026
Closes: May 10, 2026
First review of Applications: May 11, 2026
*Any applications submitted after midnight on May 11th will only be considered if we do not hire someone from the first-round interviews.
1st Interviews: Week of May 18, 2026 (virtual via Microsoft Teams)
2nd Interviews: May 26 and 27, 2026 (in-person)
Contingent Offer, start background screening: by week of June 1, 2026
Final Offer: by June 15 (dependent upon timing of background screening)
Anticipated Start Date: June 29 or sooner depending upon candidate availability
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field with at least five (5) years of experience supporting employer-based wellness and/or fitness programs in a fire department, military, public safety, sports performance, or occupational health setting. Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or equivalent is also required.
Certification as a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise or a related field, experience within the field of tactical athlete performance, experience with data collection and analytic and the maintenance of confidential medical records, and a strong background in nutrition with the ability to provide general nutrition education, habit-based coaching and performance focused guidance are preferred.