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The Performance Coach helps devise training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and ...

Overview Work with athletes and active individuals to improve performance, strength, endurance, and ... This role provides coaching, education, and ongoing support while promoting safe training practices ...

Performance Coach

Loves Park, IL · On-site

$21.42 - $32.13/hr

Overview Work with athletes and active individuals to improve performance, strength, endurance, and ... This role provides coaching, education, and ongoing support while promoting safe training practices ...

Help athletes improve strength, speed, agility, and overall performance * Build strong ... Support member retention through coaching, accountability, and service What We're Looking For * 1+ ...

Join our dynamic team as a Performance Coach in a corporate wellness center setting! We are ... Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine ...

Be the Coach Who Inspires Greatness at the Y. Apply to our Performance Coach position today ... Responsible for building rapport with parents of the athletes trained on a regular basis to keep ...

Join our dynamic team as a Performance Coach in a corporate wellness center setting! We are ... Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine ...

Join our dynamic team as a Performance Coach in a corporate wellness center setting! We are ... Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine ...

Join our dynamic team as a Performance Coach in a corporate wellness center setting! We are ... Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine ...

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How much do athlete performance coach jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for athlete performance coach in the United States is $27.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $32.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Athlete Performance Coach vs Personal Trainer?

AspectAthlete Performance CoachPersonal Trainer
CertificationsSports performance, strength & conditioning certificationsNASM, ACE, or similar fitness certifications
Work EnvironmentSports teams, training facilities, athletic programsGyms, private studios, clients' homes
Employer & IndustrySports organizations, collegiate and professional teamsFitness centers, individual clients

While both roles focus on improving physical fitness, an Athlete Performance Coach specializes in enhancing athletic performance through sport-specific training, often working with athletes in team or individual sports. A Personal Trainer provides general fitness guidance to a broad client base, focusing on overall health and fitness goals. The key difference lies in their target clients and training focus, with Athlete Performance Coaches targeting athletic excellence and Personal Trainers emphasizing general fitness and wellness.

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Infographic showing various Athlete Performance Coach job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 45% Full Time, 49% Part Time, 3% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $58,204 per year, or $28 per hour.
Performance Coach

Performance Coach

Power Wellness

Fayetteville, GA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Power Wellness rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 61 rated gym and leisure clubs


Job description

Position Title: Performance Coach
Location: Piedmont Wellness Center
Type: Part-time
Summary:
We improve life and we're here to serve. What you do is something special and contributes towards improving health within your community. Join our team of full-time and part-time staff at Piedmont Wellness Center. Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers. Power Wellness is a medical fitness industry pioneer who improves the lives of clients with a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management. Their turnkey method takes away the stress of the development and management process allowing clients to focus on other areas of their business.
The Performance Coach collaborates with the Fitness Manager and is responsible for implementing strength and conditioning programs with the three major goals of improving performance, reducing injuries, and teaching lifelong fitness and movement skills. The Performance Coach helps devise training plans according to sound scientific principles, supervises training sessions, evaluates athletes, maintains athlete records, and teaches strength and conditioning classes as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for a variety of different clients and athletic programs.
2. Lead individual and small group training sessions to members of varying fitness levels.
3. Engage in community outreach to promote program collaboration within the community.
4. Consult with the sports medicine staff if working with an injured athlete engaged in rehabilitation.
5. Provide supervision and basic exercise instruction for members, guests and sports performance program participants.
6. Maintain a high level of visibility and engagement with all members and guests.
7. Screen health history information and coordinate processes for the receipt of medical clearance as applicable.
8. Schedule and perform all appointments for fitness assessments, orientations and follow up appointments complying with established protocols. Discuss and make recommendations related to their individual goals.
9. Arrive as first responder to all medical emergencies with urgency, bringing AED and additional first aid supplies. Complete incident report for all medical emergencies.
10. Assist in the planning and implementation of member retention programs.
11. Maintain cleanliness of the green turf and equipment, inspect equipment and upholstery and report any required maintenance or repair, removing the equipment from service until maintenance is completed.
12. Ability to lift 45 pounds.
13. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Prior work experience or an internship in the fitness industry required.
• Personal Training certification required, National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certification preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness).
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service-based manner.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor.
• Proficient computer skills.

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