Athlete Performance Coach Assistant

OrthoArizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Health Savings account

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Pet Discount Plan

ID Theft Protection & Legal Assistance

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a dedicated Strength and Conditioning Coach Assistant to join our team in the Greater Phoenix area. The role focuses on coaching athletes, delivering sport-specific programs, and supporting assessments under the guidance of the Director of Athletic Development.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in sports performance training, a BS in Exercise Science, strong communication, and the ability to motivate clients toward performance goals within a collaborative clinics network.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sports performance training.
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science or equivalent program.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire clients to achieve their best.
• Bridge from Physical Therapy to performance and progress clients toward goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching athletes in a safe, professional, and ethical manner to help them achieve performance goals.
• Support on-site athlete assessments, data collection, and program adjustments to optimize outcomes.
• Assist in the implementation and progression of individualized and group training programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletic Performance to support the growth and consistency of the Sports Performance program across the Phoenix area.
• Deliver high-quality training sessions with a focus on technique, effort, and athlete engagement.
• Contribute to program design, evaluation, and ongoing development of performance systems.
• Travel as needed to support training, events, or team coverage.

Skills

Coaching

Data collection

Program implementation

Athlete engagement

Communication

Motivation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Job description

OrthoArizona is seeking a dedicated Strength and Conditioning Coach Assistant to join our team in the Greater Phoenix area. The role focuses on coaching athletes, delivering sport-specific programs, and supporting assessments under the guidance of the Director of Athletic Development.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in sports performance training, a BS in Exercise Science, strong communication, and the ability to motivate clients toward performance goals within a collaborative clinics network.