Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist

Maximus; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist to lead the design, administration, and refinement of evidence-based strength and conditioning programs for SOF personnel. The role requires a Master’s degree and CSCS/CSCCA certification, with 7+ years of experience and active CPR/AED. U.S.

citizenship and Secret clearance eligibility are required. The position emphasizes program analytics, leadership, and the ability to coordinate training across multiple staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent with 7+ years of experience.
• CSCS or CSCCA certification required and maintained.
• CPR/AED certification current and valid.
• Proven experience leading strength and conditioning programs for high-performance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate strength and conditioning programs for SOF personnel.
• Develop, evaluate, and document training protocols and performance testing.
• Provide instruction on exercises and injury prevention strategies.
• Coordinate training with related domains to ensure safe return to training after injury.
• Oversee administrative and quality assurance functions for the program.

Skills

Strength training

Injury prevention

Leadership

Analytics

Education

Master's degree in related field

CSCS certification

CPR/AED certification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HPDMS

Job description

The Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist serves as the lead representative for all matters related to strength and conditioning and injury mitigation for the Command. This role designs, administers, and refines evidence-based strength and conditioning programs to optimize the physical performance and recovery of SOF personnel while using analytics to track program effectiveness. The Senior Strength and Conditioning Specialist supervises and coordinates physical training programs, provides expert instruction, and oversees administrative and quality assurance functions for the program

U.S. citizenship is required. Candidates must possess an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance as required for contract performance.

This position is pending upon contract award.

Why Maximus?

• Flexibility That Fits Your Life - Work/life balance support with flexibility designed to meet your personal and professional needs.
• Robust Health & Insurance Benefits - Choose from a variety of Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans, plus a partially funded HSA. You’ll also have access to Life Insurance and discounts on Auto, Home, Renters, and Pet Insurance.
• Build Your Financial Future - Take advantage of our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match to help you plan for what's ahead.
• Generous Time Away From Work - Recharge with PTO, paid holidays, extended sick leave, and Short and Long Term Disability coverage.
• Wellness Beyond the Workplace - Access resources that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition That Matters - Celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues through our employee recognition platform.
• Invest in Your Growth - Continue your education and professional development with Tuition Reimbursement opportunities.
• Employee Discounts & Perks - Enjoy exclusive savings, special offers, and additional employee-only benefits.
• Wellness Programs & Resources - Explore a variety of programs and tools designed to support your overall health and wellness.
• Career Development Opportunities - Enhance your skills through training programs, workshops, conferences, and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Licensure & Certification Support - Maximus covers the costs associated with renewing required licenses and certifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists the leadership with the day-to-day running of the core functional areas to ensure compliance with the prime contract, all subsequent amendments, program business rules, as well as state and federal regulations.
• Analyzes daily, weekly, and monthly reports for performance measurement and efficiencies
• Participates with project and executive management to establish strategic plans, objectives, initiatives, and work plans
• Assists the leadership in efforts to facilitate a functional, motivated, and cohesive project team
• Directly supervises and manages key Project staff as determined by the leadership
• Works with Project and executive management to develop, monitor and revise performance goals and objectives for the project and staff. Monitors achievement of those goals
• Provides direction to team members and resolves problems in a timely and professional manner
• Assists in the creation and implementation of innovative methodologies, process improvements and corrective action plans to continually streamline and improve project operations, outcomes, and quality.
• Develops, modifies, and executes project policies, ensuring all project team members comply
• Met all standards established for this position as outlined in the corresponding annual performance criteria and bonus template for this position
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by Management

Serve as the Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach when two (2) or more strength coaches are assigned to the same location, and perform administrative duties as directed by local POTFF leadership.

Senior Strength and Conditioning Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead representative for Strength and Conditioning for the Group, Regiment, Wing, or Unit when SOF Command or TSOC requires Component-wide representation.
• Serve as the lead Strength Coach and subject matter expert (SME) for local development of requirements, performance testing, and execution of initiatives related to strength and conditioning.
• Demonstrate and provide instruction and guidance on physical training, exercises, movements, and injury avoidance.
• Design, administer, evaluate, and document the effects of physical training protocols for SOF personnel in garrison, TDY/TAD, or deployed environments under the supervision of the POTFF or Physical Domain Manager and/or Coordinator.
• Customize and disseminate program designs efficiently to end users, using process efficiencies wherever possible.
• Coordinate training programs with Physical Domain staff to support a safe and expeditious return to training for SOF personnel recovering from injury.
• Refer all personnel with an apparent new or undiagnosed medical condition to a medical provider for evaluation and treatment.
• Communicate and collaborate with Sports Medicine professionals and/or the Bridge Coordinator to support a smooth transition from rehabilitation to performance-based activities.
• Communicate and collaborate with cognitive performance and performance nutrition personnel to ensure a holistic approach to human performance.
• Assist the POTFF or Physical Domain Manager and/or Coordinator in developing facility standard operating procedures, guidelines, and training protocols, including the safe use of strength and conditioning equipment.
• Ensure equipment and facilities are properly cleaned, organized, utilized, and maintained in safe working condition.
• Enhance and preserve the cognitive, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being of Service Members as a subject matter expert for this labor category.
• Document services offered in HP enterprise-wide platforms, including HPDMS, as directed by USSOCOM Directive 10-12.
• Perform additional duties assigned through local leadership, as documented and approved through local POTFF leadership.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice is required.
• Education and licensure requirements are based on program contract requirements and are outlined in job posting

• Bachelor’s degree required in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrable accumulated experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach working with individual athletes and groups of athletes at NCAA Collegiate Division I, Olympic, professional sports, USAF CRAFT, USAF SWTW, and/or SOF Operator levels in the respective settings.
• Paid, full-time experience as a government civilian or contractor at non‑SOF Combat Arms, fixed‑wing fighter units, U.S. Army H2F, and EOD units may count toward minimum qualification requirements, provided the experience was gained as a directly embedded, on‑site staff member with the respective Army, Navy, Air Force, and/or Marine Corps entities.
• Possess and maintain a current certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or the Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) credential through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA). Maintaining one of these certifications is an enduring requirement.
• Maintain current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Be physically proficient in demonstrating all prescribed exercises and techniques and capable of meeting the physical demands of training with SOF personnel, including hiking over rough terrain, functioning in austere environments, and observing SOF training evolutions.

Credentialing and Privileging

This position does not require a face‑to‑face interview.

This position is not credentialed.

Home Office Requirements

• Maximus provides company‑issued computer equipment.
• Reliable high‑speed internet service.
• Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds/50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity.

Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds.

• Private and secure workspace.

#LI-Hybrid

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$88,000

Maximum Salary

$189,200