Job description
Join Peak Performance Sports Academy as a full-time Sports Coach in Austin, TX. You will design evidence-based training programs, lead sport-specific sessions, and guide athletes toward peak performance in a supportive, safe environment.
We champion athlete welfare, professional growth, and collaborative coaching. This role offers a competitive salary, performance incentives, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to mentor youth and adult programs.
Responsibility
- Design and implement sport-specific training programs for youth, high-school, and adult athletes that align with performance goals.
- Plan, deliver, and adjust coaching sessions with clear objectives, progress metrics, and engaging coaching cues.
- Assess technique, strengths, and weaknesses; provide constructive, data-informed feedback to athletes and parents when applicable.
- Monitor safety with proper warm-ups, injury prevention, risk management, and adherence to facility protocols.
- Foster a positive, inclusive team culture; mentor junior coaches and assistants to develop coaching capacity across programs.
- Collaborate with program directors to develop long-term development plans and season calendars.
- Track progress using performance data, video analysis, and attendance metrics; prepare regular progress reports for stakeholders.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Kinesiology, or related field (or equivalent coaching experience).
- Active coaching certification from a recognized governing body (e.g., USSF, USATF, NASM, ACSM; depending on sport).
- Minimum 2-4 years coaching experience at youth or amateur level; proven track record of athlete growth.
- Strong knowledge of sport-specific training methods, injury prevention, safety standards, and program design.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and motivational skills; ability to inspire athletes and build trust.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification; knowledge of basic emergency response protocols.
- Proficiency with data-driven planning and performance tracking; familiarity with video analysis tools is a plus.