Strength and Conditioning Coach Assistant

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching athletes in a safe, professional, and ethical manner to help them achieve performance goals
• Support on-site athlete assessments, data collection, and program adjustments to optimize outcomes
• Assist in the implementation and progression of individualized and group training programs
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletic Performance to support the growth and consistency of the Sports Performance program across the Phoenix area
• Deliver high-quality training sessions with a focus on technique, effort, and athlete engagement
• Contribute to program design, evaluation, and ongoing development of performance systems
• Apply foundational knowledge of sport-specific training across multiple sports (e.g., football, baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, hockey, lacrosse, golf, swimming, etc.)
• Ensure training methods are developmentally appropriate for athletes of varying ages and skill levels
• Assist with outreach efforts to support relationships with local teams, organizations, and individual athletes
• Participate in continuing education and staff development initiatives within OrthoArizona
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication related to athlete progress and programming
• Travel as needed to support training, events, or team coverage

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in sports performance training
• Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science or equivalent program
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire clients to achieve their best.
• Creative, detailed thinker capable of bridging the gap from Physical Therapy to performance and progressing clients to reach their performance goals