SOF Strength & Conditioning Coach — Secret Clearance

Maximus; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support Special Operations Forces personnel through evidence-based physical performance, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming.

This role designs and implements individualized and group training protocols, instructs personnel on proper exercise techniques, and collaborates with human performance and medical staff to support safe, timely, and mission-aligned physical readiness.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with 7+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Current licensed therapist valid in the state of practice is required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited exercise science/health science/physical education-related discipline; master’s preferred.
• Two+ years as Strength and Conditioning Coach with high-level athletes or SOF-related units.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with day-to-day operations to ensure contract compliance.
• Analyze reports for performance measurement and efficiencies.
• Collaborate to establish strategic plans and initiatives.
• Supervise project staff and drive performance goals.
• Develop and implement innovative processes to improve operations.
• Ensure compliance with project policies and standards.
• Demonstrate and instruct physical training and injury avoidance.

Skills

Strength training

Injury prevention

Program design

Instruction & coaching

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Science/Related field

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Related field

CSCS Certification

CSCCA SCCC Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Licensed therapist (state)

Tools

HPDMS

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support Special Operations Forces personnel through evidence-based physical performance, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming.

This role designs and implements individualized and group training protocols, instructs personnel on proper exercise techniques, and collaborates with human performance and medical staff to support safe, timely, and mission-aligned physical readiness.