Job description
Peak Performance Sports Academy is seeking a dedicated Sports Coach to lead transformative training across youth and competitive programs in Austin, TX. This is an exciting opportunity to shape athletic development, foster teamwork, and instill a lifelong passion for sport.
As part of our coaching team, you will design age-appropriate drills, monitor progress, and collaborate with parents and local schools to maximize performance and safety. We value energy, integrity, and a growth mindset.
Responsibility
- Lead and organize high-energy training sessions for multiple age groups across various sports, focusing on technique, decision-making, and conditioning.
- Plan and implement structured season curricula, including periodization, progression, and performance benchmarks.
- Provide constructive feedback and track athlete progress through objective metrics and video analysis.
- Foster a positive, inclusive team culture, emphasizing sportsmanship, resilience, and character development.
- Collaborate with parents, facility staff, and school partners to ensure safe, compliant programming and proper risk management.
- Injury prevention and basic first aid; ensure adherence to safety protocols and equipment checks.
- Lead talent identification and mentorship for aspiring coaches, and contribute to community outreach and clinics.
Qualification
- Minimum 3 years of coaching experience in youth or performance sports programs.
- Coaching certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
- Strong communication and motivational skills with the ability to adapt coaching style to diverse learners.
- Evidence of program planning, lesson design, and data-driven performance tracking.
- First Aid CPR certification and basic knowledge of injury prevention and safety protocols.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends; reliable transportation required.
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Kinesiology, Education, or related field preferred.