Director of Athlete Performance— Chattanooga Location Peak Kinetic Performance (PKP) is looking for a driven, knowledgeable, and highly motivated Director of Athlete Performance to lead athlete development at our Ringgold, GA location which is just minutes from scenic Chattanooga, TN. This individual will play a key leadership role in delivering an elite training experience while helping athletes become stronger, faster, more explosive, and better prepared for their sport. The Director of Athlete Performance will oversee the day-to-day execution of our athlete development programs, maintain high coaching standards, mentor other coaches, and help ensure every athlete receives a structured, individualized approach to their development.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and coach athlete development sessions for youth, middle school, high school, collegiate, and advanced athletes. Develop and implement age- and sport-appropriate strength, speed, power, movement, and athletic development programs. Conduct athlete assessments and use performance data to guide programming and track progress. Establish and maintain high standards for coaching quality, professionalism, organization, and athlete experience. Mentor and develop coaches while helping create a consistent coaching philosophy across the Ringgold location. Build strong relationships with athletes and parents and communicate athlete progress effectively. Help oversee the daily training floor and ensure sessions run efficiently and safely. Assist with onboarding and programming for new athletes. Contribute to the continued development of PKP's training systems, programs, and athlete development model. Support facility events, camps, testing days, and community outreach initiatives. Serve as a leader and representative of the PKP brand within the local sports community.
Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or a related field preferred. CSCS or other recognized strength & conditioning certification preferred. Experience coaching athletes across multiple age groups and/or sports. Strong understanding of strength & conditioning, speed development, movement, power development, and athletic performance. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Organized, dependable, and able to take ownership of responsibilities. Passionate about working with athletes and helping them reach their potential. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented performance facility. Willingness to continue learning and developing as a coach and leader.
What We're Looking For:
This is more than a coaching position. We are looking for someone who wants to lead athlete development, develop other coaches, and help build something special at PKP . The ideal candidate is a high-level coach who takes ownership, holds themselves and others accountable, and genuinely cares about the development of every athlete who walks through our doors.