Senior SOF Strength & Conditioning Coach

Maximus; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist to lead athletic performance programs for SOF personnel, focusing on injury prevention and recovery. This role requires advanced certifications, a master’s degree, and 7+ years of related experience to guide program design in high-stakes environments.

The position emphasizes collaboration with medical and nutrition teams, performance testing, and the development of evidence-based protocols for garrison, TDY, or deployed settings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field and 7+ years of experience.
• Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice.
• CSCS or SCCC certification required.
• CPR/AED certification required.
• Experience with high-performance teams and SOF environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with day-to-day running of core functional areas to ensure contract compliance.
• Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement.
• Participate with management to establish strategic plans and work plans.
• Supervise project staff and drive timely achievement of goals.
• Develop and execute training protocols for SOF personnel, in garrison or deployed environments.
• Coordinate with medical, nutrition, and cognitive performance teams to support recovery and performance.
• Ensure facilities and equipment are maintained and safe, with proper SOPs.
• Document services and maintain program data in enterprise platforms.

Skills

Leadership

Athletic performance

Program design

Injury prevention

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/related discipline

Tools

HPDMS

Job description

Maximus seeks a Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist to lead athletic performance programs for SOF personnel, focusing on injury prevention and recovery. This role requires advanced certifications, a master’s degree, and 7+ years of related experience to guide program design in high-stakes environments.

The position emphasizes collaboration with medical and nutrition teams, performance testing, and the development of evidence-based protocols for garrison, TDY, or deployed settings.