We’re searching for a dynamic, 5-star team player to join our coaching team! A3 Youth Performance Coaches help develop our athletes with professionalism, enthusiasm, and excellence. They use their outgoing personalities and athletic knowledge to manage and deliver their assigned coaching responsibilities to drive results and create an amazing experience every coaching session.
Essential functions include: - Actively engage and coach youth and competitive athletes, while it keeping it fun, challenging, and helping build confidence; - Follow and implement the programming to help athletes get stronger, faster, and more coordinated; - Communicate with athletes and their parents to keep them informed and engaged of athletes’ progress; and - Promote the programs, the clients, A3, and its team in a positive manner.
Current openings include a Youth Performance Coach for ages 7 to 11, a Speed Coach for ages 12 to 14 and/or 14-18, and anticipated opportunities as a Strength Coach for ages 12 to 14 or 14-18. We are also seeking potential candidates who have expertise in Track & Field events for our private, competitive USATF-sanctioned year-round Track & Field Club.
To learn more about our coaching programs, services, and training facility, please visit www.a3sportsperformance.com.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Embodies A3’s Core Values
A love of kids!
Passion for helping others chase PRs and achieve goals
Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver effective cues, corrections, and break down concepts for youth while keeping them engaged
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving abilities as well as the ability to adapt
Current background check
Capacity and willingness to enroll in a specialty certification program, if needed
Education and Experience:
High school diploma required
Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and/or related field or Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) is preferred
Experience as a competitive athlete is preferred
Coaching experience and/or customer service experience is preferred
CORE VALUES:
At A3, our team of employees all share the same Core Values: 1) Do the right thing; 2) Be a team player; 3) Work hard; 4) Empower others to win; 5) Excellence in everything we do; 6) Stay hungry and never stop learning.
A3 Sports Performance offers sports performance training and coaching programs for athletes ages 7 through the professional level in a premiere private facility in Bakersfield, CA. We also sports-specific skills coaching, a Recruiting Academy to help student-athletes develop mentally as much as physically, and we have a competitive Track & Field club program. Our coaches are primarily former college athletes and many have degrees in Kinesiology. We are always looking to add A-level players to our team to help serve our mission of helping athletes be successful and confident at their next level!
