Job description
Stride & Summit Athletics is seeking a passionate and results-driven Sports Coach to lead training programs for athletes aged 8-18 and competitive club teams in Austin, Texas. This full-time role blends coaching excellence with athlete development, program design, and community engagement.
As our Sports Coach, you will design, implement, and refine sport-specific training plans, mentor athletes both on and off the field, and collaborate with parents, schools, and partner clubs to elevate performance and safety.
We offer a collaborative environment, ongoing professional development, and a competitive compensation package tied to performance and impact.
Responsibility
- Design and deliver age-appropriate training programs that develop technique, conditioning, and tactical understanding.
- Lead on-field coaching sessions, provide real-time feedback, and model professional behavior.
- Monitor athlete progress with objective metrics and adapt plans to maximize growth and safety.
- Develop and implement injury prevention, warm-up, and return-to-play protocols.
- Collaborate with parents, schools, and partner clubs to align goals and communicate progress.
- Plan seasonal training cycles, competition schedules, and travel logistics.
- Foster a positive team culture, mentorship, and equitable access to sport opportunities.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in sports science, kinesiology, physical education, or related field.
- Coaching certification relevant to the sport or activity (or willingness to obtain).
- Minimum 2 years of experience coaching youth or amateur athletes.
- Proven ability to design and implement effective training programs and assessment tools.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain promptly.
- Commitment to safety, inclusivity, and ongoing professional development; ability to work evenings and weekends as required.