Job description
Join a premier sports coaching program in Austin, TX that empowers athletes to reach peak performance. We are seeking a motivated Sports Coach who can design, deliver, and adapt training plans for youth and adult athletes across multiple sports. This full-time role blends coaching excellence with mentorship, safety, and program growth.
You will collaborate with program directors to create evidence-based training cycles, run group sessions, provide 1:1 coaching, and track athlete progress using data-driven methods. The ideal candidate is energetic, coach-centric, and committed to creating a positive, inclusive training environment.
Responsibility
- Lead and deliver coach-led training sessions across multiple sports, focusing on skill development, conditioning, and tactical understanding.
- Design seasonal training plans with periodization to optimize performance and reduce injury risk.
- Provide individualized feedback, set measurable goals, and monitor progress for youth and adult athletes.
- Ensure safety through proper warm-ups, injury prevention protocols, and adherence to ethical coaching standards.
- Collaborate with program directors, fitness staff, and medical partners to support holistic athlete development.
- Maintain accurate session notes, track metrics, and report outcomes to stakeholders.
- Recruit, train, and supervise assistants and volunteers to scale programs.
- Foster an inclusive, positive team culture that promotes resilience and sportsmanship.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Kinesiology, or an equivalent coaching certification (e.g., USATF, NASM, ACSM, US Soccer).
- Minimum 3 years coaching experience with youth and/or adult athletes.
- Proven ability to design and implement effective training programs with measurable outcomes.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and motivational skills; able to work with diverse groups.
- Commitment to safety, injury prevention, and first aid/CPR certification is preferred.
- Flexible schedule with evening and weekend availability; valid driver's license may be required.
- Proficiency with basic data tracking tools and performance analytics; comfort with video analysis is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and a collaborative mindset.