Wisconsin Sports Performance is hiring: Strength Coach in Menomonee Falls

Overview

The Wisconsin Sports Performance Coach oversees class, small group, and personal training sessions. This includes providing excellent client service, coaching every rep, tracking member progress, and maintaining gym facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch customer service to clients
• Greet athletes by name and have the weight room prepared for their group
• Talk to athletes during their lifts and say goodbye as they leave
• If time permits, use the FORM method to get to know clients on a personal level (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Memory)
• Know what each exercise is and the proper coaching cues for it
• COACH EVERY REP
• Provide feedback with value that the athlete can use to improve their next rep/set (e.g., "Drive the knee up," "Down and out with your legs," "Squeeze your core as you punch overhead")
• Use some cheerleading, but not the whole time
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment for all clients
• Track member progress
• Maintain the gym facilities
• Find new members to grow the business
• Generate referrals
• Promote WSP’s services to potential clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field
• 1+ years of experience as a personal trainer or fitness coach
• Strong knowledge of exercise science and training principles
• Ability to coach and motivate athletes of all ages and fitness levels
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired Skills

• Experience with a variety of fitness training modalities, including weightlifting, plyometrics, and sports-specific training
• Experience working with youth athletes
• Experience tracking client progress and developing personalized training programs
• Experience with social media marketing

Compensation

$15 - $35 hourly