Personal Trainer/Coach Body Kinetics Sports Academy Location: Body Kinetics Sports Club Reports To: Fitness Director / COO / Owner
Position Overview
The & Program Development Specialist is a coaching-driven role responsible for delivering high-level training while actively building and growing small group training programs. This individual will coach youth athletes and adults daily, while also driving enrollment through outreach, relationship building, and program promotion.
This role blends elite coaching and sport-specific expertise to create a high-energy, results-driven training environment.
Primary Responsibilities1. Coaching & Session Leadership (Core Responsibility)
- Lead small group training sessions (10–12 athletes per group)
- Deliver structured sessions focused on strength, speed, agility, and conditioning
- Provide high-level coaching cues, corrections, and motivation
- Adapt sessions to meet varying skill levels within groups
- Ensure every session is organized, energetic, and results-driven
2. Sport-Specific Training
- Deliver specialized training in one or more of the following:
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Pickleball
- Soccer
- Track & Field
- Integrate sport-specific skill work with performance training
- Develop position-specific and movement-based training approaches
- Run sport-specific clinics, camps, and seasonal programs
3. Marketing & Athlete Recruitment
- Actively recruit athletes and clients into training programs
- Build relationships with local schools, coaches, clubs, and community organizations
- Promote programs through social media, events, and direct outreach
- Generate leads and convert them into enrolled athletes
4. Enrollment & Program Growth
- Conduct athlete assessments and onboarding sessions
- Recommend appropriate training programs and group placements
- Drive enrollment into small group training (10–12 per group)
- Maintain high retention through strong relationships and visible results
- Help grow program capacity and fill training groups consistently
5. Program Development
- Assist in structuring small group training systems and schedules
- Help design sport-specific and seasonal programming
- Provide feedback on program effectiveness and athlete outcomes
- Support the creation of camps, clinics, and specialty programs
6. Culture & Client Experience
- Create a high-energy, professional training environment
- Build strong relationships with athletes, parents, and adult clients
- Serve as a leader on the floor and role model for other coaches
- Foster a culture of accountability, effort, and improvement
Qualifications
- Strong coaching background in strength & conditioning and/or sport-specific training
- Experience in at least one key sport (basketball, volleyball, soccer, track, etc.)
- Proven ability to build relationships and attract athletes/clients
- Sales, recruiting, or program-building experience strongly preferred
- CSCS or equivalent certification (preferred but not required)
Key Traits for Success
- High energy and commanding coaching presence
- Entrepreneurial mindset (thinks about growth, not just sessions)
- Strong communicator with athletes, parents, and community partners
- Competitive mindset with passion for athlete development
- Self-starter who takes ownership of program growth
Performance Metrics
- Number of athletes/clients enrolled in programs
- Growth of sport-specific programs and clinics
- Athlete performance improvements and satisfaction
- Contribution to overall facility revenue
Why This Role Matters
This role is not just a coach—it is a program builder and revenue driver. The right person will directly impact the growth, culture, and success of the entire facility.
Compensation Plan: Lead Performance Coach & Program Development Specialist
1. Monthly Stipend (Base Stability)
- $500 per month
- Compensates for:
- Relationship building (schools, clubs, parents)
- Administrative responsibilities
- Program development support
2. Small Group Training Compensation (Core Earnings)
Per Session Pay:
- $60 per session (base rate)
- + $5 per athlete per session
Example Earnings Per Session:
- 8 athletes → $60 + $40 = $100
- 10 athletes → $60 + $50 = $110
- 12 athletes → $60 + $60 = $120
3. Monthly Earning Potential Example
Assuming:
- 4 sessions per day
- 5 days per week
- 4 weeks per month
- Average of 10 athletes per group
Session Pay:
- $110 per session × 80 sessions = $8,800
+ Monthly Stipend:
Total Monthly Potential:
4. Incentive Alignment
This model rewards:
- Filling groups (recruitment & marketing)
- Retention (keeping athletes enrolled)
- Session volume (work ethic & availability)
The coach directly benefits from:
- Larger group sizes
- More sessions coached
- Strong relationships that drive retention
5. Optional Performance Bonuses
To further drive growth:
- Program Growth Bonus:
- Incentives for launching new sport-specific groups or clinics
- 6. Key Expectations for Compensation Eligibility
- Consistent delivery of high-quality training sessions
- Active participation in marketing and recruitment efforts
- Maintaining professionalism and facility standards
- Positive athlete/client experience and retentionSummary
This compensation structure is designed to:
- Provide financial stability (stipend)
- Reward coaching output (per session pay)
- Incentivize program growth (potential profit sharing)
The more athletes the coach brings in and retains, the more they earn—creating a direct link between effort, performance, and income.
Pay: $500.00 - $9,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
