Strength & Conditioning Coach — Part-Time

About The Fortis Academy

The Fortis Academy is a sports performance and athlete development organization committed to helping athletes grow physically, mentally, and personally.

We work with athletes ranging from developing youth competitors to high school, collegiate, and professional athletes. Through high-quality coaching, intentional relationships, and a culture built around excellence, leadership, and character, we aim to develop better movers, better competitors, and stronger people.

At Fortis, performance matters—but the person matters more. We believe great coaching develops qualities that extend beyond athletics, including discipline, confidence, resilience, leadership, responsibility, and humility.

Position Overview

We are seeking a part-time Strength & Conditioning Coach who is passionate about working with athletes and helping them reach their potential. This is an hourly position paying $35–$45 per hour, based on qualifications and relevant coaching experience.

The coach will lead and support training in individual, small-group, team, and camp settings while collaborating with the Fortis coaching staff. The ideal candidate can confidently teach movement, manage training sessions, adapt exercises to individual needs, and build positive relationships with athletes and families.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead strength, speed, power, agility, mobility, and conditioning sessions

• Coach athletes in individual, small-group, team, and camp settings

• Teach and reinforce proper exercise technique and movement mechanics

• Provide athletes with clear instruction, encouragement, and constructive feedback

• Modify exercises based on an athlete’s age, experience, movement ability, injury history, and goals

• Implement training programs in collaboration with the Fortis coaching staff

• Conduct athlete assessments, performance testing, and progress tracking

• Help prepare, organize, and maintain the training facility and equipment

• Develop positive, professional relationships with athletes and families

• Participate in staff education, meetings, and professional development

• Represent The Fortis Academy professionally within the facility and athletic community

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys teaching, encouraging, and helping athletes improve

• Connects well with athletes of different ages, personalities, and ability levels

• Brings positive energy and remains actively engaged throughout each session

• Can confidently lead sessions and manage groups of athletes

• Welcomes feedback and is motivated to grow as a coach

• Takes initiative and looks for ways to contribute

• Is dependable, professional, and prepared

• Understands the positive influence coaches can have on young athletes

Qualifications

• A degree in exercise science, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, athletic training, physical education, or a related field—or equivalent relevant coaching experience

• Practical understanding of strength training and athletic development

• Relevant coaching or training experience, including the ability to teach exercises and lead training sessions

• Interest in coaching youth and high school athletes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliable, organized, professional, and punctual

• Availability during afternoon, evening, and weekend hours

• Current CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with youth or high school athletes

• Experience coaching strength training, speed development, agility, mobility, and conditioning

• A CSCS, SCCC, NASM-PES, USAW, or another recognized strength and conditioning certification

• Experience with athlete assessments, performance testing, and program implementation

• Collegiate or professional athletic experience is a plus but is not required

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a part-time, hourly position with hours based on seasonal training schedules, team contracts, camps, and athlete programming.

Applicants must be available to work primarily during late afternoon, evening, and weekend hours.

This is an active coaching position requiring extended periods of standing, demonstrating exercises, moving equipment, and working throughout a sports performance facility.

Expected Hours: 5–20 hours per week, based on programming needs and availability

Compensation: $35–$45 per hour, based on qualifications and relevant coaching experience

Benefits and Professional Development

• Flexible schedule

• Collaboration and feedback from experienced Fortis coaches

• Staff education and professional-development opportunities

• Opportunities to work with athletes across a range of ages, sports, and competitive levels

• Potential for expanded hours and responsibilities based on performance and organizational needs

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your résumé

• A brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in coaching at The Fortis Academy

• A summary of relevant coaching, athletic, or strength and conditioning experience

• Your educational background and current certifications

• Your general afternoon, evening, and weekend availability

We are especially interested in candidates who see coaching as more than a job and want to contribute to an organization committed to improving athletic performance and positively influencing young people.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $35.00–$45.00 per hour
Expected Hours: 5–20 per week
Work Location: In person