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Strength and Conditioning Coach Ascend Athletics Edgewater, NJ Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18 - $50 an hour 21 hours ago Qualifications Employee relationship building Safety-focused fitness instruction Full Job Description Strength & Conditioning Coach Ascend Athletics —

Edgewater, NJ Job Type :

Part-Time with

Full-Time Growth Potential Pay :

$18-$55 per hour depending on experience, coaching tier, and session type

Schedule :

Flexible; may include morning shifts, evening shifts, split shifts, and Saturday availability

Location :

In-person Ascend Athletics is looking for a part-time Strength & Conditioning Coach with the potential to grow into a full-time role. We are looking for a high-energy, detail-oriented coach who wants to develop athletes, lead training sessions, and be part of a growing sports performance facility. This is not just a "run the workout" position. Our coaches are expected to lead people, drive culture, build relationships, and help make Ascend Athletics the best hour of every athlete's day. This role is ideal for a coach who has a strength and conditioning background, wants to grow inside a performance facility, and is excited to work with youth athletes, high school athletes, college athletes, and adult clients. About Ascend Athletics Ascend Athletics is a sports performance and training facility in Edgewater, NJ built around elite coaching, strong culture, and real results. We help athletes move better, get stronger, become more explosive, build confidence, and enjoy the process of training.

Our standard is simple:

every session should be the best hour of the athlete's day. Our Core Values At Ascend Athletics, we are looking for team members who believe in and live out our core values: People First We care about the people in front of us. Athletes, parents, clients, and teammates should feel seen, valued, and supported every time they interact with Ascend. Innovators We are always looking for better ways to coach, communicate, train, test, educate, and serve our community. We believe in learning, improving, and using the tools available to create a better experience. Leaders We lead with energy, professionalism, and ownership. Coaches at Ascend set the tone on the floor and are expected to be examples for the athletes and clients they serve. Dedicated & Committed We show up prepared, consistent, and focused. We are committed to the process, the team, the athletes and the standard of excellence we are building. Humility We stay coachable. We take feedback, keep learning, and put the mission above ego. Great coaches are confident, but they are also willing to grow. What You'll Do As a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ascend Athletics, you will: Deliver high-energy, technically sound training sessions Coach group, semi-private, and private training sessions Follow Ascend Athletics programming, progressions, and coaching standards Coach athletes through strength, power, speed, movement quality, and performance-based training Create a fun, competitive, welcoming, and professional training environment Hold athletes accountable to effort, attendance, attitude, and consistency Build strong relationships with athletes, parents, clients, and teammates Help athletes understand their goals, progress, and milestones Maintain a clean, organized, professional training floor Complete attendance, session logging, schedule time-stamps, and basic administrative responsibilities Follow up with athletes who miss sessions or lose momentum Support Ascend Athletics culture through team collaboration, community engagement, and social content when appropriate Participate in internal education, workshops, meetings, and coach development Our Coaching Standard Every coach at Ascend is expected to bring energy, professionalism, and ownership to the floor.

We use the SWIFT principle:

Smile Work the room Instigate success Find a friend Thank someone Every athlete should feel seen, coached, challenged, and valued every time they walk through the door. Who We're Looking For The right candidate is someone who: Has at least 1 year of coaching experience 2Has a strength and conditioning degree, exercise science background, sports performance background, or equivalent coaching experience Has a strong understanding of exercise technique, progressions, regressions, and safe coaching practices Communicates well with athletes, parents, adult clients, and teammates Brings positive energy to every session Can coach groups with confidence, control, and enthusiasm Is coachable and actively seeks feedback Takes pride in being early, prepared, and professional Treats the gym like it's their own Wants to grow as both a coach and leader within Ascend Athletics Aligns with our core values: People First, Innovators, Leaders, Dedicated & Committed, and Humility Preferred Qualifications Experience working with youth athletes, high school athletes, or college athletes Experience in sports performance, strength and conditioning, personal training, or group training Background as an athlete or experience around competitive sports Experience with sports technology such as force plates, timing gates, velocity-based training, athlete testing, or performance tracking Certifications such as CSCS, NSCA, NASM, ACSM, USAW, CPT, or similar credentials Interest in long-term growth inside a performance facility Compensation Ascend Athletics uses a tiered compensation structure based on experience, role responsibility, and session type.

Office/Admin Hours:

$18/hour

Group Training Hours:

$24-$55/hour depending on coaching tier and session type

Private Training:

$40-$50/hour depending on coaching tier Benefits & Perks Part-time role with full-time growth potential Paid coaching hours Paid office/admin hours Internal coach education and mentorship Opportunity to grow through Ascend Athletics coaching tiers Opportunity to work with youth, high school, college, and adult populations Access to a high-performance training environment Hands-on exposure to sports performance technology Team meetings, workshops, and ongoing professional development Additional benefits may become available based on role growth and employment status Schedule This is a flexible part-time role with the potential to grow into full-time. 3Availability may include: Morning coaching shifts Afternoon and evening coaching shifts Split shifts Saturday morning sessions Team meetings and internal education Candidates with flexible availability will be prioritized. Success in This Role Looks Like You are successful when: Athletes are showing up consistently Athletes are getting results Clients feel seen, supported, and coached Your sessions are high-energy, organized, and professional The training floor is clean and operating at a high standard You are helping drive retention, culture, referrals, and community You are growing as a coach inside the Ascend Athletics system Hiring Process Our goal is to get to know each candidate and see if there is a strong fit for both sides. Qualified applicants will be invited to a phone call first. From there, selected candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at our facility in Edgewater. Final candidates may be asked to complete a practical coaching evaluation. How to Apply Please submit your resume and a brief note explaining why you want to coach at Ascend Athletics. We are looking for someone who wants to grow, contribute to the team, and make a real impact on the athletes we serve.

Pay:

$18.00 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person