$85,300 – $90,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 6, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This position coaches strength and conditioning for Marine Corps personnel, designing periodized training programs focused on readiness, injury prevention, and physical performance across multiple fitness domains. The role suits experienced coaches with military or elite athletic background who can work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams to develop unit-specific and individualized conditioning protocols.
Our summary, not U.S. Marine Corps’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in exercise science, physiology, human performance, kinesiology, biomechanics, sports or health education
- NSCA-CSCS or CSCCA certification
- Knowledge of tactical strength and conditioning and unit readiness planning
- Ability to design and coach periodized programs for large groups (15-50 athletes)
- Experience with interdisciplinary human performance teams
- Valid driver's license (SOFA license if OCONUS)
Nice to have
- USAW Level 1/II certification
- Collegiate or high school athletic playing experience
- Experience in military, first-responder, or professional athletic settings
- Knowledge of applied mental skills coaching and sport psychology implementation