Sports Performance Coach Jobs
Sports Performance Coach jobs are open across professional sports organizations, collegiate athletics, private training facilities, and sports medicine clinics, at every level from entry-level assistant to director of performance, with specializations in strength and conditioning, athletic rehabilitation, and sport-specific speed and agility development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Provides specific feedback to the student athletes of their performance in relation to the department’s standards.
- Creates a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for the teams he/she works with and all Loyola University Chicago student-athletes.
- Provides SAs with outcome driven programs based on the injury profile and physical demands of the sport.
- Fosters a positive atmosphere and promote dedication to the program through interaction with the coaching staff and SAs.
- Educate all athletes on the rules of the weight room, safety procedures, and proper training techniques.
- Schedule all workouts according to priority of in-season and off-season training with the cooperation of all the head coaches.
- Coordinate with and assist the sports medicine staff in rehabilitative efforts for injured athletes.
- Perform administrative duties that include maintenance of athlete records, returning phone calls/emails and basic daily operations
- Educate athletes on proper nutrition and supplementation and provide referrals where appropriate.
- Maintain a clean and safe weight room environment.
- Provide winter and summer break training manuals for all sports teams.
- Continue to raise the bar of excellence for every athlete.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport. Understanding of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations and commitment to the mission of Jesuit higher education.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Must have working knowledge of NCAA and MVC rules and regulations.
- Master’s Degree
- CSCS & CPR certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel), Internet and email applications.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Position Details
- Provides specific feedback to the student athletes of their performance in relation to the department’s standards.
- Creates a positive culture of physical and mental well-being for the teams he/she works with and all Loyola University Chicago student-athletes.
- Provides SAs with outcome driven programs based on the injury profile and physical demands of the sport.
- Fosters a positive atmosphere and promote dedication to the program through interaction with the coaching staff and SAs.
- Educate all athletes on the rules of the weight room, safety procedures, and proper training techniques.
- Schedule all workouts according to priority of in-season and off-season training with the cooperation of all the head coaches.
- Coordinate with and assist the sports medicine staff in rehabilitative efforts for injured athletes.
- Perform administrative duties that include maintenance of athlete records, returning phone calls/emails and basic daily operations
- Educate athletes on proper nutrition and supplementation and provide referrals where appropriate.
- Maintain a clean and safe weight room environment.
- Provide winter and summer break training manuals for all sports teams.
- Continue to raise the bar of excellence for every athlete.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Two years of collegiate coaching experience in designated sport. Understanding of and compliance with NCAA rules and regulations and commitment to the mission of Jesuit higher education.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Must have working knowledge of NCAA and MVC rules and regulations.
- Master’s Degree
- CSCS & CPR certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word and Excel), Internet and email applications.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sports performance coach jobs.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential from the NSCA
- Bachelor's or master's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field
- Experience designing and implementing periodized training programs for competitive athletes
- Proficiency with athlete monitoring software and GPS or wearable performance tracking tools
- Current CPR and AED certification with demonstrated emergency action plan knowledge
- Experience coaching within a specific sport or at a specific competitive level such as NCAA or professional
Tips for Your Sports Performance Coach Job Search
Tailor your resume to each setting
Collegiate programs, pro teams, and private facilities each want different things. Lead with athlete outcomes relevant to that environment, such as combine prep results for a pro setting or academic eligibility support for a collegiate role, not a generic list of duties.
List every credential you hold
Hiring managers in this field scan for certifications before reading anything else. Put CSCS, NSCA-CPT, USAW, or any sport-specific credentials in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so they're impossible to miss.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sports performance coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your programming philosophy upfront
Many interviews start with a sample program design task. Bring a one-page periodization template tailored to the team's sport and season so you can walk through your methodology in the room rather than describing it in the abstract.
Network inside athletic training rooms
Many sports performance openings are filled through referrals from athletic trainers and physical therapists who work alongside coaches daily. Building relationships with clinicians at target organizations puts you in line before a posting goes public.
Negotiate start dates around the competitive calendar
Avoid accepting a start date that drops you into peak season with no onboarding runway. Ask where the team is in its annual training cycle and propose a start that lets you observe at least one full training block before taking over programming.
Sports Performance Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sports performance coachs?
The most active employers for sports performance coachs right now are EXOS, Parisi Speed School Slidell, and Capstone Performance Training, and the most openings are in Indiana, Virginia, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at universities with large athletic departments and at private performance training facilities serving youth and elite athletes.
How many sports performance coach jobs are remote?
About 5% of sports performance coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require in-person athlete supervision and hands-on coaching. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are sports science consulting, online programming design, and performance education roles that do not require direct floor coaching.
How do you become a sports performance coach?
Start by earning a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or sports science, then obtain the CSCS credential from the NSCA, which is the baseline qualification most employers require. Build hands-on experience through internships or graduate assistantships with collegiate or club programs, accumulate hours coaching diverse athlete populations, and pursue sport-specific or advanced certifications to specialize your profile.
Can you get hired as a sports performance coach with little experience?
Entry-level roles do exist, particularly as assistant coaches or interns at collegiate programs and private facilities, and they typically value your CSCS credential and internship experience over years of full-time work. Demonstrating that you can design a sound training program, communicate with athletes, and operate within a strength staff will carry more weight than a long resume at that level.
What does the sports performance coach interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call with HR or a head of performance, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a sample training program or periodization plan for the team's specific sport. Finalists are often asked to deliver a brief coaching demonstration on the floor, and references from head coaches or athletic trainers you have worked alongside carry significant weight in the final decision.
Where can I find and apply to sports performance coach jobs?
You can find and apply to sports performance coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, sport background, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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