Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach: SOF Performance Lead

Maximus; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach to support SOF personnel with training program design, execution, and performance testing. You will lead a team of coaches, develop performance plans, and collaborate with medical and cognitive teams to ensure holistic development and readiness for duty.

The role requires extensive experience with high-performance athletes and compliance with stringent policies. A CSCS/SCCC certification and CPR/AED are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Licensed therapist valid in the state of practice.
• Bachelor's degree in exercise science/health science/physical education; master's preferred.
• 7+ years as Strength and Conditioning Coach at NCAA DI, Olympic, professional sports, USAF, or SOF levels.
• CSCS or CSCCA SCCC certification is required.
• CPR/AED certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with day-to-day operations to ensure contract and regulations compliance.
• Supervise and manage project staff as directed by leadership.
• Develop and monitor performance goals for project staff and teams.
• Provide guidance to team members and resolve issues timely and professionally.
• Design and implement innovative training methodologies and process improvements.
• Coordinate training programs with domain staff for safe return to training.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in exercise science/health science/physical education

Licensed therapist in state of practice

CSCS or SCCC certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Senior Strength and Conditioning Coach to support SOF personnel with training program design, execution, and performance testing. You will lead a team of coaches, develop performance plans, and collaborate with medical and cognitive teams to ensure holistic development and readiness for duty.

The role requires extensive experience with high-performance athletes and compliance with stringent policies. A CSCS/SCCC certification and CPR/AED are mandatory.