A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Entry-Level Performance Coach) Power Train About the Position Power Train is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is looking to start a career in strength and conditioning, personal training, or sports performance . As an Entry-Level Performance Coach, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced coaches, develop your coaching skills, work directly with clients, and gain hands-on experience in a professional strength and conditioning environment. We are looking for someone who is passionate about training, enjoys working with people, and is eager to learn. You do not need to know everything on day one—we are looking for someone with the right attitude, work ethic, coachability, and desire to grow . This is an excellent opportunity for someone pursuing a career in strength and conditioning, exercise science, kinesiology, personal training, or a related field. What You'll Do As a Performance Coach, you will help create an exceptional experience for every client while developing your skills as a coach.
Your responsibilities will include:
Assist with and eventually lead small-group and individual training sessions using Power Train's coaching standards and programming systems. Learn how to coach proper movement, exercise technique, strength training, conditioning, and athletic development. Build positive relationships with clients and help them work toward their individual goals. Create a fun, energetic, and encouraging training environment. Observe experienced coaches and continuously apply feedback to improve your coaching ability. Participate in Free Trials and help prospective members understand the benefits of Power Train training. Contribute to member retention and growth by providing an exceptional client experience. Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training environment. Help create and implement social media content that showcases the Power Train experience. Participate in continuing education, staff training, and professional development opportunities. Represent Power Train professionally through your appearance, communication, attitude, and actions. Arrive 16 minutes before your scheduled start time so you are prepared and ready to provide an exceptional client experience. Work assigned opening and closing shifts as needed. Support the team with other responsibilities that contribute to the success of the facility. What We're Looking For You may be a great fit if you: Have a genuine passion for strength training, athletic performance, fitness, or coaching. Are interested in building a career in strength and conditioning or the fitness industry. Are coachable and excited to learn. Have a strong work ethic and take pride in doing things the right way. Are positive, energetic, dependable, and comfortable working with people. Communicate well and enjoy building relationships. Are willing to step outside your comfort zone and continuously improve. Can take direction, accept constructive feedback, and put feedback into action. Understand that coaching is about more than just writing or performing workouts—it is about helping people become better. Education & Experience Previous coaching experience is helpful, but not required. We are willing to train the right person. Students or recent graduates studying Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Performance, Physical Education, or a related field are encouraged to apply. Relevant certifications such as CPT, CSCS, or other recognized fitness certifications are a plus, but are not necessarily required for the right entry-level candidate. Personal experience with strength training, athletics, or competitive sports is also valued. What You'll Learn At Power Train, this position is designed to help you develop the skills needed to become a successful coach. You will gain hands-on experience in: Strength and conditioning Exercise technique and coaching Athletic development Small-group training Individual client coaching Program implementation Client communication and relationship building Training session organization and flow Sales and Free Trial fundamentals Client retention Professional coaching standards Facility operations Continuing education and professional development The Person We're Looking For We are not looking for someone who thinks they already know everything. We're looking for someone who wants to become great. The ideal candidate is someone who is willing to work hard, show up early, learn from experienced coaches, accept feedback, and consistently look for ways to improve. If you are passionate about strength and conditioning and want to turn that passion into a career, Power Train can provide an environment where you can learn, develop, coach, and grow . Schedule Monday-Friday, with Saturday shifts as needed. Opening, closing, and split shifts will vary based on facility needs. Why Power Train? This is more than a job in a gym. It's an opportunity to begin developing the skills, experience, and professional habits needed for a career in strength and conditioning. You'll work alongside a team that is committed to delivering outstanding results for clients while creating a positive, energetic, and engaging training environment. If you're ready to learn, work hard, and start building your career as a coach, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay:
$41,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
West Chester, PA 19380 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
West Chester, PA 19380: Relocate before starting work (Required)
