SOF Strength & Conditioning Coach

Maximus; Cheyenne (WY); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support Special Operations Forces personnel with evidence-based training and injury prevention. You will design individualized and group protocols, instruct proper techniques, and work with human performance and medical staff to ensure readiness and safety.

The role requires a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience or an equivalent combination, plus CSCS or SCCC certification and CPR/AED.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with 7+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline required; master’s preferred.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association CSCS or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association SCCC certification required.
• CPR certification (including AED) required.
• Experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach with NCAA DI, Olympic, pro, USAF, and/or SOF operator levels preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, evaluate, and document physical training protocols for SOF personnel in various environments.
• Customize training programs and disseminate them efficiently to end users.
• Coordinate programs with Human Performance staff for safe return-to-training after injury.
• Supervise project staff and assist leadership in achieving performance goals and metrics.
• Collaborate with medical and sports medicine professionals to support performance optimization.

Skills

Team collaboration

Instructional coaching

Physical performance

Injury prevention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Health Science/PE

Master’s degree in a relevant field

NSCA CSCS certification

CSCCA SCCC certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support Special Operations Forces personnel with evidence-based training and injury prevention. You will design individualized and group protocols, instruct proper techniques, and work with human performance and medical staff to ensure readiness and safety.

The role requires a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience or an equivalent combination, plus CSCS or SCCC certification and CPR/AED.