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Love coaching a packed room? Get paid for your energy and impact, not just your time.
SWEAT440 Highland is hiring Coaches who bring the fire, know their form cues, and genuinely care about the people in front of them. Earn $25-$35/hour plus a monthly sales bonus, a free membership for you, and a discounted membership for a friend or family member.
WHY SWEAT440
Our classes start every 10 minutes. That means no waiting, no wasted time, and classes that fit busy schedules. Members walk in when it works for them and get a fast, effective, high-energy workout. As a Coach, you’re the reason they come back. You lead the floor, you know every member’s name, and you make every person feel like the workout was built for them.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Coach the floor
- Lead high-energy sessions that keep our format, timing, and station flow running smoothly
- Give hands-on form corrections, modifications, and progressions so every member trains safely and sees results
- Onboard first-timers so they feel confident from day one
- Celebrate member wins and progress to build a community people don’t want to leave
Build relationships and grow the studio
- Have real, consultative conversations with prospects about their goals and challenges
- Explain memberships and the SWEAT440 experience in a way that helps prospects make the best decision, never pressures
- Follow up with leads and trial guests to turn first visits into long-term memberships
- Jump into studio challenges, referral programs, and community events
Own the studio experience
- Keep equipment and spaces clean, safe, and ready
- Help with setup, teardown, and sanitation
- Support check-ins and member questions when needed
- Represent the SWEAT440 brand with professionalism inside and outside the studio
WHAT YOU BRING
- A nationally accredited certification (NASM, ACE, ACSM, ISSA, or equivalent)
- Current CPR/AED certification, or the ability to get it within 30 days of hire
- 1+ year of experience as a group fitness instructor or personal trainer
- Confidence coaching multiple people at once in a fast-paced setting
- An outgoing, positive personality and strong communication skills
- Comfort talking with people about their goals and how we can help
- Reliability, professionalism, and a team-first mindset
- Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and some holidays
- Ability to lift 30+ lbs, kneel, bend, reach, and stand for long periods
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
PAY AND PERKS
- $25-$35/hour base pay, based on experience
- Monthly sales bonus (top Coaches earn more when they help members join)
- Free SWEAT440 membership
- Discounted membership for a friend or family member
- Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits for Full-Time team members
- A supportive team and a coaching culture where your energy actually matters
- Growth potential as the footprint builds
SCHEDULE
This is an hourly role with shifts across early mornings, evenings, and weekends to match studio hours. Occasional extra hours support community events and local outreach. You’ll report directly to the Studio General Manager.
THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF...
- You light up when a class is full and the music is loud
- You love connecting with people
- You love helping people reach their fitness goals
- You’d rather help someone find the right fit than push a hard sale
- You want to be part of a growing local fitness community in Austin
READY TO COACH WITH US?
Apply today with your resume and certifications. In your application, tell us in one or two sentences what makes your coaching style different. We review applications quickly and reach out to schedule a short call and an audition coaching session.
SWEAT440 is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members and members.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 9.0 – 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free fitness classes
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Why do you feel you would be a great fit with us?
- Our studio is located at 110 Jacob Fontaine Ln Ste 200, Austin, TX 78752. What is your current distance to our studio?
- Do you have an active fitness certification required to perform this position?
- This role requires involvement with membership sales. Please explain your sales experience.
- This position may require you to work certain early mornings, evenings and/or weekends. Please describe your availability.
- How soon are you available to start this new opportunity?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Crunch Fitness387
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services134
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in strength coach jobs.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential through the NSCA
- Current CPR and AED certification maintained throughout employment
- Experience designing and implementing periodized strength and conditioning programs
- Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field
- Proficiency with athlete monitoring software and force plate or velocity-based training technology
- Experience working with a specific sport population such as football, basketball, or Olympic sports
Tips for Your Strength Coach Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
College programs prioritize GPAs, internship hours, and NSCA-CSCS credentials, while pro sports teams want measurable athlete outcomes and sport-specific experience. Reframe the same experience differently depending on whether you're targeting NCAA, NFL, or private performance settings.
List every relevant certification clearly
Hiring managers scan for CSCS, SCCC, CPT, and CPR/AED certifications before reading anything else on a strength coach resume. Put certifications in their own section near the top, with the full credential name and the issuing body written out.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists strength coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify athlete performance outcomes
Vague phrases like 'improved team conditioning' get passed over. Cite specific measurable results you drove, such as changes in vertical jump averages, injury rates, or combine testing numbers, to give hiring staff something concrete to evaluate.
Prepare a philosophy statement before interviews
Most strength coach interviews open with a question about your training philosophy. Write yours out in advance and rehearse delivering it in under two minutes, covering your periodization approach, how you individualize programming, and how you communicate with sport coaches.
Follow up with a session plan sample
After a final interview, send a brief sample training block relevant to the team or population you interviewed for. It demonstrates initiative and gives the hiring committee a concrete look at your programming style when they're comparing finalists.
Strength Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most strength coachs?
Crunch Fitness, Planet Fitness, and Anytime Fitness are hiring the most strength coachs right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles range from assistant positions at collegiate programs to full-time performance staff at professional franchises and private facilities.
How many strength coach jobs are remote?
About 7% of strength coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include online program design, sports science consulting, and remote athlete monitoring roles where in-person supervision is not required.
How do you become a strength coach?
Earn a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a closely related field, then obtain your CSCS credential through the NSCA, which requires passing a two-part exam. Accumulate hands-on hours through internships or graduate assistant positions at a college or facility, since most full-time roles require demonstrable coaching experience before you're considered for a paid staff position.
How do you get hired as a strength coach with little experience?
Pursue an internship or volunteer position at a college program, private performance facility, or high school athletics department to build your coaching hours and get a credential on your resume. Focus on earning your CSCS early, document every athlete interaction you can quantify, and ask coaches you work under for a formal letter of recommendation that speaks to your technical ability and coachability.
What does the strength coach interview process look like?
Most strength coach hiring processes include an initial phone screen with an athletic director or HR contact, followed by an in-person or video interview where you present your training philosophy and answer scenario-based questions about programming decisions. Finalists are often asked to deliver a mock practice session or present a sample training block to the coaching staff before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to strength coach jobs?
You can find and apply to strength coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your sport background, certification level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and goals.
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