SOF Strength & Conditioning Specialist - Injury Prevention

Maximus; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support Special Operations Forces with evidence-based physical performance, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming. You will design and implement individualized and group training, instruct proper techniques, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure safe, timely, and mission-aligned readiness.

Ideal candidates are US citizens with an active Secret clearance or eligibility, and have experience with NCAA Division I, Olympic, or

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of experience.
• CSCS or CSCCA certification and ongoing maintenance.
• Current CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and document physical training protocols for SOF personnel.
• Coordinate with Human Performance staff to support return-to-training after injury.
• Collaborate with medical and performance professionals to ensure safe, mission-aligned readiness.
• Provide instruction on exercise techniques and maintain facilities in safe condition.
• Develop policies and procedures to improve program effectiveness.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Training protocol design

Physique/fitness program design

Education

Bachelor's degree in exercise science/health science/physical education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Maximus seeks a Strength and Conditioning Specialist to support Special Operations Forces with evidence-based physical performance, injury mitigation, and return-to-duty programming. You will design and implement individualized and group training, instruct proper techniques, and collaborate with medical staff to ensure safe, timely, and mission-aligned readiness.

Ideal candidates are US citizens with an active Secret clearance or eligibility, and have experience with NCAA Division I, Olympic, or