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A Weightlifting job typically involves coaching, training, or competing in Olympic-style weightlifting, which consists of the snatch and clean & jerk lifts. Professionals in this field may work as coaches, personal trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, or competitive athletes. They help clients or athletes improve their technique, strength, and performance while ensuring safety and injury prevention. Some roles may also involve designing training programs, conducting fitness assessments, or working in sports performance facilities.

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To thrive as a Weightlifting Coach, you need a solid background in exercise science, strength training techniques, and athlete safety, often supported by certifications like a USA Weightlifting (USAW) credential. Familiarity with strength assessment tools, training management software, and injury prevention technologies is typically required. Exceptional communication, motivational abilities, and the capacity to tailor programs to individual athletes are important soft skills. These competencies ensure effective training programs, safe athlete development, and a positive, high-performance training environment.

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Weightlifting coaches can pursue advancement opportunities by progressing to work with higher-level or elite athletes, transitioning into head coach positions, or moving into roles such as strength and conditioning coordinators for teams or organizations. With experience and ongoing education, some coaches become program directors, open their own training facilities, or work in administrative positions within sports federations. In this field, continuous professional development and networking can also open doors to opportunities in sports science, athlete management, or consultant roles. The variety and potential for upward mobility make weightlifting coaching a rewarding career path for those passionate about athlete development and sports performance.

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Infographic showing various Weightlifting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $59,259 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

Club Weightlifting Coach

NorthEastern

Boston, MA • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

The Weightlifting Coach will help supervise practices, meets, and provide constructive feedback on athlete form and weight selection. They will also help educate athletes on ways to improve besides weightlifting (nutrition, mobility, etc.)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and improve participant sport skills

  • Attend and supervise a majority of meets and practices, including evenings and weekends

  • Abide by all University/Club Sport rules and regulations, including the Club Sport Handbook

  • Promote good sportsmanship in and out of the weightroom

  • Submit Weekly Timesheets

  • Communicate with Associate Director of Club Sports as needed on issues associated with the club or any of its participants. These issues include, but are not limited to:

  • Travel

  • Equipment

  • Administrative tasks and responsibilities

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure safety of participants and monitor environmental (field/court/playing surfaces) conditions

  • Ensure that Injury Reports are completed for each injury and are given to Assistant Director of Club Sports within 24 hours

  • Ensure proper warm-up/stretching for student-athletes prior to practice or competition

  • Able to attend practices (2025-26 practice times TBD, but will likely be evenings/nights 3x/week including 1 practice on Saturday/Sunday)

  • Able to attend USAW Collegiate Nationals with the team

  • Able to attend local weightlifting meets (4-5 a year)

  • Have either a background in physical therapy or strength training

  • Knowledgeable about the two main lifts in weightlifting (Snatch, Clean & Jerk)

  • Willing to help develop and coach a group of young athletes, some with little to no weightlifting experience

  • Able to give constructive criticism on an athlete's form and weight selection

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Preferred 1+ year of Olympic Weightlifting coaching experience and 2+ years of Olympic Weightlifting experience.

  • High-level knowledge of the sport

  • Communication

  • Accountability

  • Adaptability

  • Organized

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work may involve the performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined space, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy items, up to 200lbs. The work environment may involve exposure to various elements such as chemicals, dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries. Duties may require that work be performed in adverse weather conditions. Work may require exposure to dangerous equipment and machinery requiring the use of protective clothing or gear.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Rate:

$15/HR

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