Job Title: Performance Coach / Personal Trainer – Youth Athlete Development
Location: Nisku, AB
Facility: AK Performance
Position Overview:
AK Performance is looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Performance Coach to join our team. We are seeking someone with a strong background in athletic development who is also interested in growing a personal training clientele. This role combines team-based athlete training with opportunities for one-on-one coaching and sales growth within the facility.
The ideal candidate is confident leading teams, passionate about youth development, and driven to build relationships that translate into personal training opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality strength and conditioning programs for youth athletes and teams
- Lead team training sessions with energy, structure, and strong coaching presence
- Develop sport-specific programs to improve speed, power, strength, and injury resilience
- Coach proper movement mechanics and long-term athletic development principles
- Create a positive, competitive, and professional training environment
- Build relationships with athletes and families to support long-term development
Personal Training & Sales Responsibilities:
- Develop and grow a personal training client base within AK Performance
- Conduct athlete assessments and consultations to identify individual needs
- Convert team athletes and general members into one-on-one or small group training clients
- Provide high-level individualized coaching sessions tailored to specific goals
- Educate clients on training, recovery, and performance strategies
- Contribute to overall revenue growth through personal training and program sales
- Collaborate with ownership on client retention strategies and service offerings
Qualifications:
- Background in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, or related field (preferred)
- Certification such as CSCS, CSEP-CPT, NSCA, or equivalent (asset)
- Experience working with youth athletes and/or sports teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with confidence in building client relationships
- Ability to sell coaching services in a genuine, value-driven way
- Strong understanding of strength training, athletic development, and injury prevention
- Passion for both coaching and business growth
- Reliable, professional, and team-oriented
Assets:
- Experience working with hockey or baseball athletes
- Previous personal training or sales experience
- Knowledge of long-term athlete development (LTAD)
- First Aid/CPR certification
- Experience with athlete testing and performance tracking
Schedule:
Part-time to start, with opportunity to grow into full-time. Evenings and weekends required due to team and client schedules.
Compensation:
- Hourly coaching rate for team sessions
- Commission and/or split structure for personal training
- Strong opportunity for income growth based on client development and retention
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief summary of your coaching and/or personal training experience to:
[email protected]
If you’re passionate about coaching athletes, enjoy building relationships, and want to grow both as a coach and a professional within a performance facility, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $20.00-$63.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
