Job description
Join Apex Performance Academy, a premier sports coaching organization dedicated to developing athletes from youth to elite levels. We are seeking a dynamic Lead Sports Coach to design training programs, mentor staff, and drive performance outcomes across multiple sports.
As a Lead Sports Coach, you will collaborate with performance analysts, medical staff, and educators to deliver holistic training that emphasizes technique, fitness, and resilience. This is a hands-on, leadership-focused role ideal for an experienced coach who thrives in a high-performance environment.
Responsibility
- Design and deliver sport-specific coaching programs for athletes across all levels
- Lead and supervise coaching staff, interns, and volunteers to ensure consistent training quality
- Plan periodized training cycles, monitor progress, and adjust plans based on data
- Lead performance testing, analytics reviews, and feedback sessions with athletes
- Ensure safe practice environments, injury prevention, and compliance with sport governing bodies
- Collaborate with video analysis and sports science teams to optimize technique
- Foster a positive culture focused on development, accountability, and teamwork
- Engage with parents, clubs, and local schools to recruit athletes and promote programs
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field
- Coaching accreditation (national federation or equivalent)
- Minimum 3-5 years coaching experience at competitive or elite levels
- Proven track record designing training programs and improving performance
- Strong communication, leadership, and mentorship skills
- Comfort with data-driven coaching and basic video analysis tools
- First Aid and safeguarding certifications; willingness to obtain additional sport-specific licenses
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends