Job description
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Sports Coach to lead athlete development programs at Peak Performance Sports Academy in Austin Texas. The ideal candidate combines practical coaching excellence with a data driven approach to performance, injury prevention, and mentorship. You will design sport specific training plans, lead sessions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to maximize athlete outcomes. This full time role offers competitive compensation, professional development, and a supportive culture focused on excellence.
Responsibility
- Lead and implement sport specific coaching programs for youth and adult athletes across multiple levels
- Plan and deliver high quality training sessions warm ups drills and cooldowns with measurable progress metrics
- Assess athlete performance, monitor progress, and adjust training plans using data driven methods
- Mentor and supervise coaching staff, volunteers, and interns, promote a positive inclusive team culture
- Collaborate with strength and conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition, and analytics teams to optimize performance and reduce injury risk
- Design and oversee periodized annual training plans, competition calendars, and talent identification processes
- Conduct technical coaching clinics, parent communications, and community outreach to grow program participation
- Ensure safety protocols, equipment maintenance, and facility management
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, sports coaching, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Coaching certification relevant to sport from a recognized federation such as US coaching certification, NFHS, or a national governing body
- 3+ years of coaching experience at competitive youth or adult levels with a track record of athlete development
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills with a collaborative mindset
- Knowledge of periodization, strength and conditioning principles, injury prevention and basic sport science
- Ability to design and implement data driven training programs, proficiency with video analysis and performance analytics
- First Aid CPR certification and safe sport compliance; background check
- Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends