Performance Coach (Fitness)

Peak Golf Institute; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak Golf Institute in Rockville, MD is seeking a Performance Coach (Fitness) for a full-time on-site role. You will conduct comprehensive fitness and movement assessments, and design individualized strength and conditioning programs.

You will deliver in-person training tailored to golfers of varying levels, collaborate with golf instructors to integrate training with swing mechanics, and use performance data to track progress and adjust plans.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the US (citizen, green card, etc.).
• Proficient in athletic performance and strength training for golf.
• Strong coaching and client communication skills.
• Experience or familiarity with business coaching is a plus.
• Certification such as CSCS, CPT, or TPI, or a related degree.
• Ability to translate assessment data into practical training plans.
• Experience with golfers or rotational athletes preferred.
• On-site availability in Rockville, MD or nearby areas.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive fitness and movement assessments.
• Design individualized strength and conditioning programs.
• Deliver in-person training sessions tailored to golfers of varying levels.
• Collaborate with golf instructors to integrate training with swing mechanics.
• Use performance data to track progress and adjust programs.
• Educate clients on recovery, injury prevention, and performance habits.
• Maintain accurate training records and support a client-centered environment.

Skills

Athletic Performance

Strength & Conditioning

Coaching

Client Communication

Performance Data

Golf Knowledge

Education

Degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology/Sports Performance

CSCS

CPT

TPI certification

Tools

Motion Capture

Force Plates

Job description

Company Description

Peak Golf Institute is a high-performance training center dedicated to redefining golf performance through advanced evaluation and coaching. The team combines 3D motion capture, force plate technology, and industry-leading coaching to design individualized programs that help golfers reach their peak potential. Founded by Golf Digest Top 50 Golf Fitness Professional Jason Meisch, the institute integrates the TPI model with physical assessments, swing analysis, and expert instruction. Since 2011, clients have achieved Major wins, over 20 professional victories, and more than 50 top-10 finishes across PGA, LPGA, and global tours. The mission is to build smarter, stronger, more resilient golfers through elite evaluations, high-performance training, and ongoing coaching education.

Role Description

The Performance Coach (Fitness) is a full-time, on-site role based in Rockville, MD, focused on optimizing golfers’ physical performance and resilience. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting comprehensive fitness and movement assessments, designing individualized strength and conditioning programs, and delivering in-person training sessions tailored to golfers of varying skill levels. The coach collaborates closely with golf instructors to integrate physical training with swing mechanics, uses performance data and technology to track progress, and adjusts programs based on objective metrics and client feedback. Additional responsibilities include educating clients on recovery, injury prevention, and long-term performance habits, maintaining accurate training records, and contributing to a professional, inclusive, and client-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 100% eligible to work in the US. (Citizen, Green Card, ETC.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Athletic Performance and Strength & Conditioning to design and implement golf-specific training programs.
• Strong Coaching and Training skills to deliver clear instruction, provide actionable feedback, and motivate golfers across all levels.
• Experience or familiarity with Business Coaching to support client goal-setting, program adherence, and professional communication.
• Relevant certification such as CSCS, CPT, or TPI certification, or a degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or a related field.
• Ability to interpret performance data from assessments and technology (e.g., motion capture, force plates) and translate findings into practical training plans.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive training environment.
• Experience working with golfers or rotational athletes is strongly preferred; background in high-performance or sport-specific training is advantageous.
• Capacity to work on-site in Rockville, MD, Ashburn, VA. and Arlington Va. manage multiple clients and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary coaching team.