Elite SOF Strength & Conditioning Coach

Maximus; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support SOF personnel with evidence-based training, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming. Candidate will design individualized and group protocols and guide proper exercise techniques, working with medical and human performance staff to ensure safe, mission-aligned readiness.

Requirements include advanced degree(s), CSCS or CSCCA certification, CPR/AED, and at least 7 years of relevant experience, with U.S.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field plus 7+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related discipline.
• CSCS or CSCCA certification required; maintenance of certification.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Ability to implement and document training protocols.

Responsibilities

• Help lead day-to-day operations to ensure compliance with contract and regulations.
• Design, administer, and document physical training protocols for SOF personnel.
• Coordinate with Human Performance staff to support safe return to training after injury.
• Develop best-practice training methods and incident prevention measures.
• Supervise project staff and help set performance goals and objectives.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in safe, clean condition.

Skills

CSCS Certification

CSCCA SCCC

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Protocol documentation

HPDMS familiarity

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Science/related field

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science

CSCS Certification

CSCCA Certification (SCCC)

CPR/AED certification

Tools

HPDMS

Job description

Maximus seeks a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support SOF personnel with evidence-based training, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming. Candidate will design individualized and group protocols and guide proper exercise techniques, working with medical and human performance staff to ensure safe, mission-aligned readiness.

Requirements include advanced degree(s), CSCS or CSCCA certification, CPR/AED, and at least 7 years of relevant experience, with U.S.