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Assistant Sports Performance Coach Jobs in Oregon

Athletic Trainer

Portland, OR

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

Utilize screening information to develop rehabilitation protocols and interventions; assist in ... as a certified Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting. PREFERRED SKILLS AND ...

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. 2. Has ... assistant coaches and middle school coaches in conjunction with the athletic director and ...

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What is an assistant sports performance coach?

Assistant Sports Performance Coaches help lead and support athletes in improving their physical performance, strength, and conditioning. They work alongside head coaches to design and implement training programs, monitor athletes’ progress, and ensure safe exercise practices. Their role can include assisting with injury prevention, recovery protocols, and educating athletes on nutrition and wellness. They often work in schools, colleges, professional teams, or fitness centers, providing hands-on guidance during workouts and competitions.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant sports performance coach?

To thrive as an Assistant Sports Performance Coach, you need a solid understanding of exercise physiology, strength and conditioning principles, and often a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology or a related field. Familiarity with tools like gym equipment, performance tracking software, and certifications such as CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) are commonly required. Excellent communication, motivational skills, and adaptability help coaches connect with athletes and adjust training plans effectively. These skills and qualities are vital for optimizing athletic performance, preventing injuries, and fostering athlete development in a team environment.

What is the difference between Assistant Sports Performance Coach vs Sports Performance Coach?

AspectAssistant Sports Performance CoachSports Performance Coach
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, CSCS or NSCA certifications often preferredSame certifications as assistant, often with additional experience
Work EnvironmentAssists in training sessions, supports senior coaches, works in gyms or sports facilitiesDesigns and leads training programs, works independently or with a team
ResponsibilitiesSupports athlete training, assists with program implementation, monitors progressDevelops training plans, evaluates athlete performance, makes program adjustments

The main difference is that an Assistant Sports Performance Coach supports and assists the Sports Performance Coach in training athletes, while the Sports Performance Coach takes the lead in designing and implementing training programs. Both roles require similar certifications and work in similar environments, but the coach has more responsibility and independence.

What are common challenges faced by assistant sports performance coaches, and how can they be addressed?

Assistant Sports Performance Coaches often face the challenge of balancing individualized athlete needs with team-wide training objectives. They must also adapt quickly to changing schedules, injuries, and varying levels of athlete motivation. Effective communication and collaboration with head coaches, athletic trainers, and athletes are crucial to overcoming these hurdles. Staying organized, being flexible, and continuously seeking professional development can help Assistant Coaches thrive and support both athlete development and team success.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Sports Performance Coach job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

$2.1K - $4.2K/wk

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Job description

Start Date: Season to be set in August (could be end of October-December 2026, or January-February 2027)
End Date: TBD
Salary Range:  $2,121.00 - $4,242.00.00
JOB GOAL: Assist the Head Coach with instruction of athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the Assistant Coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.   The job will include coaching one of the teams at the middle school; level to be determined after hire.
QUALIFICATIONS: 
1. Has the ability to assist in the organizing and supervision of a total sports program. 
2. Has previous successful coaching experience.
3. The Assistant Coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. 
4. The Assistant Coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.  
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:











  • Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies and is responsible for their implementation.
  • Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
  • Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
  • By his/her presence at all practices games and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant.
  • Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
  • Directs student managers, assistants and statisticians.
  • Maintains confidentiality when dealing with student, staff, and/or parent information.
  • Is accountable for all equipment and collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
  • Arranges for issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment and submits annual inventory and current records concerning same.
  • Properly marks and identifies all equipment before issuing or storing.
  • Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' offices, authorizes who may enter, issue or requisition equipment.
  • Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
  • Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
  • Secures all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving building if custodians are not on duty.
  • Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
  • Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in another sports program and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, little league programs, or in any other feasible manner.
  • Supports the Head Coach in all aspects, including but not limited to, offensive and defensive philosophies, helping scout local games, practice philosophies, and public support of fellow coaches at all times.

The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health. 
The position includes other unusual aspect such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments. 
It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment. 
PREFERRED LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED:                                   



  1. Possess a valid First Aid card
  2. Possess a valid Oregon Driver's License
  3. Annual concussion training / Steroid education certification
  4. Heat/Hydration certification
  5. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance required
  6. Criminal Background Check and pre-employment drug screening required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Equal employment opportunity and treatment shall be practiced by the North Bend School District regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition, age, veterans' status, service in uniformed service, familial status, genetic information, an individual's juvenile record that has been expunged, and disability if the employee, with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.