Sports Performance Coach

Exos; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Exos is seeking a Sports Performance Coach to work on-site with athletes and high-performing individuals, applying Exos cutting‑edge methods to training and education. You will evaluate clients, tailor plans, and lead speed, strength, and recovery sessions to optimize performance.

Ideal candidates bring a kinesiology degree (Master's preferred), CSCS/NASM, CPR/AED, and experience coaching groups, with strong communication and customer service skills to motivate clients and drive results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, sports science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Two years of personal training or strength coaching experience or Exos internship.
• Current industry certification (CSCS/NASM preferred).
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Ability to create individualized exercise plans and lead group classes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site evaluations using proprietary assessment protocols to gauge health and readiness.
• Update and adapt training plans to keep clients on track for progress.
• Maintain ongoing communication, motivation, and feedback with clients.
• Conduct speed and agility, strength and power, and recovery sessions.
• Lead group fitness classes emphasizing technique improvement.
• Partner with employers for engagement activities and wellness events.
• Deliver educational programs showcasing Exos methodology.
• Report attendance, engagement, and outreach metrics for program impact.
• Participate in planning and development of programs and staff training.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Exceptional customer service

Group fitness instruction

Client motivation and coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Kinesiology

Master's degree preferred

NSCA-CSCS or NASM certification

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Tools

BridgeAthletic

Hawkin Dynamics

Keiser Strength

Google Sheets

Job description

Job Summary:

At Exos, we believe in unlocking everyone’s potential for peak performance, and we’re passionate about making it happen. As a leader in human performance, we deliver world‑class training, coaching, and education to athletes and high‑performing individuals across the spectrum. We’re seeking a Sports Performance Coach to bring their expertise, energy, and excitement to our team of innovators, educators, and motivators—all united by a shared goal: empowering people to perform at their best. In this role, you’ll work directly with clients, apply Exos’ cutting‑edge methodology, and help redefine what’s possible in athletic performance. If you’re passionate about coaching and ready to grow with a world‑class organization, we want to hear from you.

At Exos, we believe in unlocking everyone’s potential for peak performance, and we’re passionate about making it happen. As a leader in human performance, we deliver world‑class training, coaching, and education to athletes and high‑performing individuals across the spectrum. We’re seeking a Sports Performance Coach to bring their expertise, energy, and excitement to our team of innovators, educators, and motivators—all united by a shared goal: empowering people to perform at their best. In this role, you’ll work directly with clients, apply Exos’ cutting‑edge methodology, and help redefine what’s possible in athletic performance. If you’re passionate about coaching and ready to grow with a world‑class organization, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct on-site evaluations using our proprietary assessment protocols to understand client health, performance, and readiness for training.
• Update and adapt training plans for clients to ensure they’re on track for success, fine‑tuning based on progress and performance.
• Maintain constant communication with clients, providing guidance, motivation, and feedback to ensure they’re meeting their performance goals.
• Conducting speed and agility training.
• Leading strength and power training.
• Leading recovery and regeneration sessions.
• Conducting evaluations and assessments.
• Partner with employers to lead various engagement activities, such as “lunch & learns,” campus activities, and wellness fairs, driving excitement and awareness.
• Represent Exos by delivering educational programs that showcase our proven methodology and cutting‑edge practices.
• Report on key metrics like attendance, client engagement, and outreach to track program impact and help drive continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in planning, designing, and developing programs to enhance our offerings and support research in sports science.
• Contribute to staff education and training, delivering insights and instruction in line with Exos methodology.
• Maintain Exos standards by adhering to established policies, continually upgrading professional credentials, and attending required continuing education.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum two years of personal training or strength coaching experience, or completion of Exos Performance Specialist Internship.
• Current industry certification; NSCA‑CSCS or NASM preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Proven ability to create effective, individualized exercise plans.
• Experience leading group fitness classes with emphasis on technique improvement.
• Strong presentation skills for both small and large group settings.
• Exceptional customer service skills, prioritizing client success and support.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience coaching strength & conditioning, speed & agility, or power development with football players - collegiate level or above.
• Experience with technology such as BridgeAthletic, Hawkin Dynamics, Keiser Strength, and Google Sheets.

Who We Are

For nearly 30 years, Exos has been dedicated to getting people ready for the moments that matter by promoting a holistic approach to health. As an elite coaching company, Exos applies its evidence‑based methodology to programming designed to unlock the potential in everyone from corporate employees, to elite athletes, military operators, and beyond.

Simply put, we “get you ready” for the moments that matter — whether that’s striving to excel at work, or training for a major athletic event. How do we do it? Our employer solutions include fitness center management, on‑site coaching and classes, and the Exos app, as well as immersive team‑building experiences, executive coaching, and personal development programming. Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine and NBA Draft each year, and our practitioner education courses and workshops provide industry professionals ongoing opportunities for development.

We’ve never been the type to accept the status quo. We’re all about studying, learning, innovating, and making waves. And we feel that it’s our responsibility to help others because we know there’s a better way. That better way is Exos Readiness.

We are an equal opportunity employer

EXOS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We invite applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Exos offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

Learn more here:

• EEO is the Law
• EEO is the Law Supplement