SOF Senior Strength & Conditioning Coach — Hybrid

Maximus; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

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 focuses on performance optimization and injury mitigation, with analytics tracking program effectiveness and oversight of training and QA functions.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in exercise science or related field.
• NSCA CSCS/SCCC certification required.
• CPR/AED certification required and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Lead strength and conditioning program design and evaluation.
• Oversee injury prevention and return-to-training for SOF personnel.
• Coordinate with medical and performance staff to optimize outcomes.
• Supervise and develop project staff and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Performance testing

Injury prevention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Health Science/Physical Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

CSCS certification

SCCC certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

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 focuses on performance optimization and injury mitigation, with analytics tracking program effectiveness and oversight of training and QA functions.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Secret security clearance or eligibility.