SOF Strength & Conditioning Coach

Maximus; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support SOF personnel with evidence-based physical performance, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming. The role designs individualized and group training, instructs proper techniques, and collaborates with medical and human performance staff to ensure safe, timely readiness aligned with mission needs.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree and 7+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination), plus CSCS/CSCCA

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Current CSCS or CSCCA certification (SCCC) and maintenance of certification.
• Licensed therapist valid in the relevant state.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited exercise science/related discipline; master’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strength and conditioning programs for SOF personnel, including individualized and group training.
• Instruct proper exercise techniques and injury-mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with medical and human performance staff to align training with mission requirements.
• Develop and implement performance metrics and return-to-duty protocols.

Skills

CSCS or SCCC certification

CPR/AED certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree in exercise science/related field

NSCA/CSCS certification

Tools

HPDMS or similar enterprise systems

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support SOF personnel with evidence-based physical performance, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming. The role designs individualized and group training, instructs proper techniques, and collaborates with medical and human performance staff to ensure safe, timely readiness aligned with mission needs.

Candidates should have a Master’s degree and 7+ years of experience (or an equivalent combination), plus CSCS/CSCCA