Assistant Performance Coach

UHP (Unlock Human Potential)•Gentry, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UHP — Unlock Human Potential is building a new category of education centered around whole-human experiential vocational training, leadership development, and purpose-driven transformation. UHP serves veterans, transitioning service members, and purpose-driven individuals through immersive programs that integrate human performance, leadership, wellness, vocational skills, and personal growth. Our environment is fast-moving, mission-driven, and deeply experiential. We are not a traditional university, gym, military program, or trade school — we are building a scalable human development institution designed for the future workforce. UHP is seeking a motivated, mission-driven Performance Coach to help develop the next generation of fitness professionals, coaches, and leaders through immersive human performance education. This role combines coaching, instruction, mentorship, and student development. You will work directly with students—many of whom are veterans transitioning into new careers—helping them build confidence, competence, discipline, and leadership through structured physical training and hands-on learning experiences. This is not simply a fitness coaching role. It is an opportunity to educate, mentor, and develop future professionals while growing your own capabilities as a coach, instructor, and leader within a high-performance, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

Background in strength and conditioning, fitness coaching, athletics, military fitness, or a related field
Ability to coach groups and demonstrate foundational movement patterns safely and effectively
Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow within a structured coaching system

Nice To Haves

Personal Training Certification (NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, NSCA, or equivalent)
CSCS certification
Experience working with military, veteran, tactical, or high-performance populations
Prior coaching, teaching, or mentorship experience
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related field
Familiarity with integrative health and human performance principles

Responsibilities

Lead and support group training sessions in a safe, engaging, and professional manner
Demonstrate exercises, movement patterns, and coaching techniques effectively
Adapt coaching approaches to support varying fitness levels and learning styles
Build trust, accountability, and rapport with students throughout their UHP journey
Reinforce standards of discipline, professionalism, leadership, and personal responsibility
Assist with classroom instruction, practical labs, and experiential learning activities
Reinforce key concepts related to exercise science, coaching, human performance, and wellness
Support student assessments, practical evaluations, and skills development
Prepare thoroughly for instructional assignments and cohort activities
Contribute to a high-quality educational experience that promotes student success
Support daily execution of CPT cohorts, workshops, and performance programming
Assist with setup, teardown, equipment readiness, and facility organization
Maintain training environments that are safe, professional, and operationally ready
Support special events, demonstrations, and campus activities as needed
Collaborate closely with performance staff to ensure seamless program delivery
Arrive prepared and ready to contribute to all scheduled activities
Communicate proactively and professionally with students, peers, and leadership
Demonstrate a growth mindset and actively seek feedback
Contribute ideas that improve student outcomes, program quality, and team effectiveness
Serve as a positive representative of UHP's mission and values