Youth Performance Coach - Football

Power Wellness•Fayetteville, GA

About The Position

The Youth Performance Coach develops and leads football-specific performance programs to help young athletes improve athletic performance and safely prepare for the physical demands of football. Programs incorporate strength and conditioning, speed and agility, coordination, endurance, and movement training. The coach devises training plans based on sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates young athletes, maintains youth athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed. The role also provides fitness assessments, orientations, follow-up appointments, exercise instruction, and recommendations aligned with individual goals. The coach supports member engagement and retention, community outreach, and collaboration with sports medicine staff when working with injured athletes in rehabilitation. The position includes responding to medical emergencies, completing incident reports, and maintaining and inspecting the green turf and equipment.

Requirements

Prior work experience or an internship in the fitness industry is required.
Personal Training certification is required.
CPR/AED certification is required within 90 days of hire; it is provided by Power Wellness.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with members in a positive, service-based manner.
Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to lift 45 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A degree is preferred but not required.
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for various clients and athletic programs, particularly youth.
Lead individual and small-group training sessions for members with varying fitness levels.
Conduct community outreach to promote the Human Performance Lab and program collaboration within the community.
Consult with sports medicine staff when working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation.
Provide supervision and basic exercise instruction for members, guests, and sports performance program participants.
Maintain visibility and engagement with members and guests.
Screen health history information and coordinate receipt of medical clearance when applicable.
Schedule and perform fitness assessments, orientations, and follow-up appointments in accordance with established protocols.
Discuss individual goals and make related recommendations.
Respond to medical emergencies as the first responder, bringing an AED and additional first-aid supplies.
Complete incident reports for medical emergencies.
Assist with planning and implementing member retention programs.
Maintain cleanliness of the green turf and equipment, inspect equipment and upholstery, report maintenance or repair needs, and remove equipment from service until maintenance is completed.
Perform other duties as assigned.