Sport Performance Coach

ETS Performance; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ETS Performance in Cincinnati, OH seeks a full-time Sport Performance Coach to design and deliver individualized and small-group training focused on speed, strength, agility, and power. You will assess athletes, lead performance sessions, and adjust training plans to meet goals across youth, high school, collegiate, and professional clients.

You will collaborate with staff to ensure consistent program quality, support client communication and scheduling, and help maintain a safe, motivating

Qualifications

• Coaching and Training: lead sessions and guide athletes through structured programs.
• Athletic Performance & S&C: design sport-specific speed, power, endurance training.
• Business Coaching: support client relationships and program growth/retention.
• Strong communication: motivate diverse athletes and maintain safety.
• Collaboration: work with staff to ensure program quality and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver individualized and small-group training programs.
• Assess athletes and track progress to meet goals from youth to professional levels.
• Lead performance sessions and adjust plans based on progress.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure consistent program quality and safety.
• Support client communication and scheduling; educate athletes and families on performance best practices.

Skills

Coaching skills

Athletic performance

Business coaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in exercise science or related field

Job description

Company Description

ETS Performance is a global leader in sport performance training, specializing in youth, high school, collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes across all sports and levels. Since 2010, ETS has developed proprietary training systems built on extensive research and collaboration with world-renowned performance specialists, resulting in proven, measurable outcomes. These systems are customized for each athlete, regardless of age or ability, and have helped produce thousands of collegiate athletes, over 200 professional athletes, and more than 50,000 athletes overall. ETS has earned national and international recognition for its innovative methods and positive community impact. Guided by a strong mission for continued growth, ETS is focused on expanding its brand and delivering unmatched performance results to more athletes worldwide.

Role Description

The Sport Performance Coach is a full-time, on‑site role based in Cincinnati, OH. In this position, the coach designs and delivers individualized and small‑group training programs that align with ETS Performance systems, focusing on speed, strength, agility, power, and overall athletic development. Daily responsibilities include assessing athletes, leading performance sessions, tracking progress, and adjusting training plans to meet specific goals for youth, high school, collegiate, and professional clients. The coach collaborates with other staff to ensure consistent program quality, supports client communication and scheduling, and helps maintain a safe, motivating training environment. Additional duties may involve educating athletes and families on performance best practices and supporting community and brand‑building initiatives.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Coaching and Training skills to lead sessions, teach proper technique, and guide athletes through structured performance programs.
• Candidates should possess expertise in Athletic Performance and Strength & Conditioning to design sport‑specific programs that improve speed, power, endurance, and injury resilience.
• Candidates should possess Business Coaching skills to support client relationships, communicate value, and contribute to program growth and retention.
• Relevant academic background such as a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sports performance, or a related field is beneficial.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CSCS, S&C, CPT or equivalent) and prior experience coaching youth, high school, or competitive athletes are highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills, ability to motivate diverse athletes, and commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and positive training environment are required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed, and to collaborate effectively within a performance‑focused team.