SOF Strength & Conditioning Coach for Injury Prevention

Maximus; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support SOF personnel with evidence-based physical performance and injury mitigation. You will design individualized and group training, instruct proper techniques, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure safe, timely, mission-aligned readiness.

Qualified candidates will have advanced degrees, CSCS/CSCCA certifications, and experience with NSCA standards, CPR/AED, and rehab-to-performance processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/health science/physical education; master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, evaluate, and document physical training protocols for SOF personnel.
• Coordinate training with Human Performance staff to support safe return to training after injury.
• Develop facility SOPs, guidelines, and training protocols; ensure safe use of equipment.
• Document services in enterprise platforms and meet program requirements.

Skills

Strength and conditioning

Injury mitigation

Performance optimization

Ability to follow protocols

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/health science/PE

Tools

CSCS Certification

CSCCA SCCC Certification

NSCA Certification

CPR/AED

HPDMS familiarity

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support SOF personnel with evidence-based physical performance and injury mitigation. You will design individualized and group training, instruct proper techniques, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure safe, timely, mission-aligned readiness.

Qualified candidates will have advanced degrees, CSCS/CSCCA certifications, and experience with NSCA standards, CPR/AED, and rehab-to-performance processes.