Performance Coach
Location: Downingtown, PA
Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time
Pay: $15-$25/hour
Company: Philadelphia Area Sports Training
Are you passionate about helping athletes reach their full potential? Do you have a strong background in fitness and sports, with a drive to empower athletes through training? If so, we want you to join our team as a Performance Coach!
At PHAST, we specialize in youth sports development, and we’re looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to work with athletes of all ages to help them improve their strength, speed, agility, and overall athletic performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Coach and Train: Lead individual and group training sessions for athletes, focusing on strength, conditioning, agility, and sport-specific skills.
- Program Design: Develop and implement tailored performance training programs based on athletes' goals, needs, and sports.
- Motivate & Inspire: Create a positive, engaging environment that encourages athletes to push their limits and develop a growth mindset.
- Monitor Progress: Track athlete performance, provide feedback, and adjust training programs to ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborate: Work closely with parents, coaches, and sports teams to ensure athletes are progressing and achieving their performance goals.
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for Youth Sports: A genuine love for working with athletes and helping them excel in their chosen sport(s).
- Experience: Proven experience in sports, coaching, personal training, or athletic performance coaching.
- Fitness Knowledge: Strong understanding of fitness training principles, including strength, conditioning, speed, mobility, and injury prevention.
- Strong Communication Skills: Ability to connect with athletes, parents, and other coaches, offering guidance and feedback in a supportive manner.
- Certifications: While not required, certifications in personal training, strength & conditioning (e.g., NSCA, ACE, NASM), or sports coaching are a plus.
- Enthusiastic & Energetic: A positive, high-energy coach who can inspire and motivate athletes.
- CPR/First Aid Certification: Preferred (or willingness to obtain).
Why Join Us?
- Impact: Be a key part of helping the next generation of athletes unlock their full potential.
- Supportive Team: Work in a collaborative environment with a passionate and driven team of coaches and professionals.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuing education, certifications, and career advancement in sports performance coaching.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, and potential bonuses based on performance.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of youth athletes and help them become the best versions of themselves, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are passionate about coaching youth athletes and your experience in sports and fitness.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
