Job description
We are seeking a dynamic Lead Sports Coach to join Pulse Performance Academy in Austin, TX. This role focuses on athlete development, program design, and delivering engaging coaching sessions across youth and adult programs.
The ideal candidate combines technical coaching expertise with strong communication, leadership, and a passion for lifelong fitness. You will work closely with athletes, parents, and fellow coaches to create safe, high-impact training experiences that drive measurable performance improvements.
Responsibilities include designing periodized training plans, monitoring progress with objective metrics, and ensuring a positive, inclusive training environment. You will also contribute to event logistics, staff mentorship, and ongoing professional development.
Responsibility
- Plan and lead sport-specific training sessions for athletes across ages and abilities.
- Assess performance, provide actionable feedback, and track progress using objective metrics.
- Design periodized training plans aligned with competition calendars and goal setting.
- Ensure safe, inclusive training environments with injury prevention protocols and proper equipment usage.
- Collaborate with co-coaches, sports scientists, and parents to optimize athlete development.
- Lead education sessions on nutrition, recovery, psychology, and skill acquisition.
- Coordinate practice logistics, scheduling, and facility management to maximize practice time.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Kinesiology, Coaching, or a related field (or equivalent coaching certifications).
- Coaching certification from a nationally recognized body in the sport you coach (or willingness to obtain).
- Minimum 2 years of coaching experience with a track record of athlete development.
- Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
- First Aid/CPR certification and a commitment to safe training practices.
- Proficiency in performance analysis and basic data tracking; familiarity with video analysis tools is a plus.