SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH
Baseball | Softball | Golf Rotational Athletes
Total Compensation Opportunity: $50-$65+/Hour
Full-Time Preferred | Part-Time Considered
Anticipated Opening August 2026
San Jose, California
Launch IX Sports Performance is a 22,000-square-foot training facility designed to become Northern California’s premier destination for baseball, softball, golf, and rotational athlete development.
Built around a whole-person, long-term athletic development philosophy, Launch IX combines exceptional coaching with industry-leading technology and strong partnerships throughout the baseball and golf communities.
Backed by nearly $2 million in investments in facilities and equipment, Launch IX provides coaches with an opportunity to work with motivated athletes, collaborate with other professionals, and help shape a growing organization from the ground up.
We are seeking professionals who are passionate about coaching, committed to continuous learning, and excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful alongside a team that values excellence, humility, and lifelong development.
Performance Technology
Coaches will have access to:
- VALD ForceDecks Force Plates
- Proteus Motion
- TrackMan Baseball
- TrackMan Golf
- Blast Motion Sensors
- InBody Body Composition Analysis
Technology supports the coaching process, but it does not replace it. We believe relationships, communication, and sound principles remain the foundation of great coaching.
Primary Responsibilities
- Coach one-on-one performance sessions
- Lead small-group training sessions
- Lead team performance sessions
- Design individualized programs based on athlete goals and training age
- Conduct movement and performance assessments
- Develop speed, strength, power, mobility, and movement quality
- Educate athletes and parents on long-term athletic development principles
- Collaborate with coaches, instructors, and partner organizations
- Contribute to programming initiatives and operational projects
- Maintain a professional and organized training environment
- Pursue continued education and professional development
Compensation & Growth
Launch IX utilizes a multi-level coaching system designed to reward education, experience, leadership, and impact.
Typical Annual Earnings
While compensation depends on schedule, production, and responsibilities, many full-time coaches can expect annual earnings in the range of $ 70,000 to $120,000+, with additional upside for senior coaches and those who assume leadership, group, and team training responsibilities.
Additional Compensation Opportunities: Personal Training
Hourly base pay plus session commission for all completed one-on-one sessions.
Small Group Training
Coaches earn an additional $5 per athlete for compensation purposes, capped at five athletes, allowing for up to $25/hour above base pay.
Team Training
An additional $10/hour above base pay.
Administrative Hours
Management-approved non-session work paid at base hourly rate.
Starting Base Pay
Level I Coach — $25/hour
Level II Coach — $27.50/hour
Level III Coach — $30/hour
Senior and Master-level coaches are compensated accordingly.
Continuing Education
Annual continuing education reimbursement provided.
Leadership Opportunities
As the company grows, opportunities may become available in:
- Programming
- Coach Development
- Group Training Coordination
- Specialty Services
- Operations
- Fitness Management
- Leadership and Director-level roles
Advancement is earned and based on demonstrated competency, continuing education, leadership, professionalism, initiative, and contribution to athlete experience and company culture.
Exceptional Level I candidates and highly experienced Level IV, Level V, and Master Coaches are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum two years of coaching or personal training experience
- Nationally recognized certification (CSCS, NSCA, NASM, ISSA, ACE, ACSM, or equivalent)
- Experience coaching one-on-one clients and/or teams
- Strong communication skills
- Professionalism and accountability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or related field
- Competitive athletic background
- Experience working with baseball, softball, golf, or rotational athletes
- Experience in private-sector, collegiate, or team performance settings
- Familiarity with TrackMan, VALD, Blast Motion, Proteus, Rapsodo, or similar technologies
- Speed development and strength and conditioning experience
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible schedule with the ability to build your availability
- Full-time preferred, part-time considered
- No weekend requirement
- Free use of the facility for personal workouts
- Annual continuing education reimbursement
- Paid onboarding and development
- Opportunities to specialize and lead areas of interest
- Advancement pathways within the organization
- Equal Opportunity Employer committed to California and federal labor laws
Who Thrives at Launch IX?
We believe expertise and humility are complementary, not competing qualities.
The best coaches are never finished products. They seek feedback, share ideas, continue learning, and understand that great coaching requires both confidence and curiosity.
Degrees, certifications, and experience are valued, but they are not substitutes for professionalism, curiosity, and a willingness to contribute to the success of athletes and teammates alike.
If you enjoy working with motivated athletes, collaborating with other professionals, and pursuing mastery as a lifelong process, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Gym membership
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
