Personal Trainer Sports Performance Coach

Parisi Speed School of Morris; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sports environment

Working with athletes

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

A leading sports training facility in New Jersey is seeking a Personal Trainer to become a Sports Performance Coach for middle and high school athletes. Responsibilities include performing fitness assessments, developing training plans, and teaching athletes proper techniques for movement and strength training. The ideal candidate should have a passion for fitness, interpersonal skills, and relevant certifications. This position offers a supportive environment for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science is preferred.
• Current personal trainer or fitness instructor certification is required.
• Knowledge of kinesiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics is essential.
• First aid and CPR certification are mandatory.
• Positive and motivational interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform fitness assessments to understand each client’s fitness level.
• Correct form and technique throughout workout plans.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for strength training.
• Ensure compliance with gym safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of kinesiology

Exercise technique

Body mechanics

Interpersonal communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Science

Tools

Personal trainer certification

First aid certification

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits

• Sports environment
• Working with athletes
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Job Summary

We are seeking a Personal Trainer to become a Sports Performance Coach for middle school and high school athletes. As a Parisi Speed School Performance Coach, you will perform fitness assessments, develop training plans, and provide education on how to use gym equipment safely for small groups (max of 6 per class). Your primary goal is to teach athletes how to move more efficiently and how to run faster, cut quicker, jump higher, get more explosive power, as well as how to strength train properly. We will teach you the methodology and everything you need to become a successful Performance Coach. The ideal candidate is a great teacher with attention to detail and a passion for fitness.

Responsibilities

• Perform fitness assessments to understand each client’s current fitness and athletic level
• Be very specific in correcting form/technique throughout workout plans and training routines and revise them periodically
• Demonstrate proper techniques for common strength training workouts for younger athletes
• Ensure that all gym safety standards and procedures are followed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Exercise Science is preferred
• Current personal trainer or fitness instructor certification
• Knowledge of kinesiology, exercise technique, and body mechanics is a must
• First aid and CPR-certified
• Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills