Strength and Conditioning Coach Altus - 3.8 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $42,000 - $52,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Career development plan Vision insurance Employee discount Gym membership Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Nutrition Teamwork Management Working with athletes Team supervision Interpersonal skills Sports team experience BLS Certification Sports coaching Physiology knowledge Biomechanics Functional training Bachelor's degree Strength and conditioning training programs CSCS Certification Health & wellness coaching Fitness coaching Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Altus believes that everyone can have access to the professional coaching necessary to reach their greatest potential in body, mind and spirit. We aim to make that service possible by getting more, and better results, for our clients than any other business in the fitness/performance industry. We are a coaching team that is constantly redefining excellence. Located in downtown Pittsburgh, PA, we provide fitness, nutrition and lifestyle coaching in a premium downtown facility. We believe great coaches are great leaders first. Great coaches get that way by having a strong desire to succeed and therefore do their best in all things, are very coachable, always track the results of their efforts, and learn from their wins and losses. Altus™ takes a project management approach to our clients health and performance optimization. Created by a former special operations performance coach, our system is based on the wholistic human performance paradigm. Altus is not just a gym; we are a coaching program. Our clients love us because we coach them towards successes they've never achieved before.
WHO YOU ARE
- A professional who is better than your peers and wants to be part of a team that values you.
- Fitness and/or performance training is your personal passion. You lead by example, and it shows.
- You love coaching people to achieve personal fitness goals just as you have.
- You want to improve your leadership and coaching skills and be part of a team like you.
If you work well with a team focused on excellence and you can demonstrate your athletes or clients' successes in the following areas, you will like being part of Altus. Health & longevity markers Muscle gain Fat loss Performance gains (stronger, faster, more power, more stamina) with fundamental movements (gait, lift, climb, row, push). Weight loss
WHO SHOULD NOT APPLY
- We are looking for experienced coaches only. If you are looking to start in the industry, we would be happy to consider you at a future date, but we are not accepting any interns at this time.
- We are coaches that spotlight our clients' successes. If you love taking selfies in the mirror of your own progress, we're not a good fit for you.
- We are not just personal trainers. We are professionals who assess, track and adjust our coaching to get clients' results. We are project managers for our client's health, wellness and fitness. If leading your clients toward success doesn't sound rewarding, then Altus might not be for you.
- We do a lot for our clients when they aren't here. If you want to train a few clients and leave. This is not a good fit for you.
- We are a career not a job.
We are only accepting candidates committed to getting better as coaches in their career. If you're looking for an easy personal trainer gig, we are not for you.
HEAD COACH ROLE
The Head Coach's primary purpose is to produce and document client/athlete results by ensuring that all Altus clients are coached according to the program that they are enrolled in. The Head Coach is responsible for clients' results. Success in the role is achieved by implementing the systematic Altus approach through the team of coaches; namely, tracking client progress and coaches' performance, while supporting and guiding coaches and clients that need improved coaching in one of the 3 areas that we provide. 1.
Training:
Program design / client output and motivation 2.
Nutrition:
Nutrition guidance, accountability and execution / Techniques, habits and processes 3.
Habit formation:
Lifestyle planning / coaching accountability and support The Head Coach is responsible for implementing and improving the Altus coaching system by tracking, documenting, training coaches, and coordinating with the Director. The Head Coach also leads private, semi-private and team training sessions, providing guidance on training, nutrition, injury prevention, performance, and functionally based exercise techniques.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that the fitness and sports performance participants are training in an exciting, motivating and safe environment. Implement movement enhancement exercise programs. Assess clients for sports and functional fitness performance enhancement. Track clients progress for sports and functional fitness performance using athlete management software Maintains a current knowledge base regarding developments or trends in fitness and sports performance, and training equipment and modalities in order to maintain/enhance expertise. Independently read journals and other educational materials related to the position. Actively participate in company strategy development. Recognize the need for and initiate collaboration with other team members to proactively resolve fitness and sports performance clientele needs. Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of training in achieving desired outcomes. Establish themselves as thought leaders through content on company pages.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Please show in your application that you have. Degree in exercise physiology, health and physical education or a closely related field. NASM-PES or CSCS certified. 2+ yrs. experience of coaching speed, power, agility, strength and endurance, with a strong focus on biomechanics. Demonstrable and measurable success of previous athletes / clients coached. An understanding of programming for hybrid performance through global stress modulation methods (Conjugated or DUP or Concurrent methods, etc....) Strong leadership qualities, with 1-3 years of leadership/management experience. Experience as a coachable team player who is always seeking to help and improve the success of the team in any way needed. Pursues constructive feedback from peers, supervisors and subordinates. High motivation with an energetic and positive attitude and a love of learning. BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program.
PREFERRED
Specialty certification (NASE, USAW, TSAC, etc...). A proven strong technical background, or a willingness and ability to learn athlete management software systems and customer experience platforms. A proven understanding and demonstrable experience with social media platforms. Proven ability to work efficiently, effectively and proactively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with little oversight while accomplishing prescribed projects by requested deadlines.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$42,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee discount Gym membership Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Were you terminated, laid off, or quit your last position? If so why? Are you available to work any shift between 530am-8pm Monday-Friday, and 8-1p Saturday? Why are you interested in joining the Altus team and why do you think you would be a good fit? Ability to
Commute:
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Pittsburgh, PA 15222: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
