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NorthEastern

Club Weightlifting Coach

Boston, MA

$15/hr

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 ...

InnerCity Weightlifting

Coach (Full-Time)

Chicago, IL

$100/hr

InnerCity Weightlifting's (ICW) mission is to amplify the voice and agency of people most impacted ... A Chicago Coach is responsible for working with participants in ICW and training clients of ICW.

InnerCity Weightlifting

Coach (Full-Time)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K/yr

InnerCity Weightlifting's (ICW) mission is to amplify the voice and agency of people most impacted ... A Chicago Coach is responsible for working with participants in ICW and training clients of ICW.

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As of Jul 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for weightlifting coach in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $20.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Weightlifting Coach, you need in-depth knowledge of strength training principles, program design, and proper lifting techniques, often supported by certifications such as USA Weightlifting or NSCA. Familiarity with gym equipment, athlete management software, and tracking tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, motivational ability, and effective communication are crucial for coaching and supporting athletes of various levels. These competencies enable coaches to maximize athlete performance, ensure safety, and foster a positive training environment.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Weightlifting Coach?

As a Weightlifting Coach, your daily responsibilities often include planning and leading training sessions, assessing athletes' progress, teaching proper lifting techniques, and developing individualized programs based on athlete goals and abilities. You'll also ensure safety protocols are followed, monitor nutrition and recovery, and may coordinate participation in competitions. Collaboration with other fitness professionals, such as physical therapists or sports nutritionists, is common to support athlete development. Expect to spend both on-the-floor coaching time and off-floor hours evaluating progress, updating programs, and maintaining gym equipment.

What does a Weightlifting Coach do?

A Weightlifting Coach trains athletes in Olympic weightlifting or strength training by developing personalized programs, teaching proper technique, and ensuring safety. They assess an athlete’s strengths and weaknesses to optimize performance and minimize injury risk. Coaches also provide motivation, track progress, and may prepare athletes for competitions. Their role may extend to advising on nutrition and recovery strategies.

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Club Weightlifting Coach

Club Weightlifting Coach

NorthEastern

Boston, MA

$15/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 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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