Description

A3 Is Where Sports Science Meets Human Potential. We're searching for professional, positive, dedicated Coaches who want to build a career as part of a team. Whether you’re an experienced strength & conditioning coach, a personal trainer who thrives with adult clients, or a dynamic coach with a gift for leading youth athletes — we want to meet you.

At A3, exceptional coaching is the foundation of everything we do. Our mission is to help athletes and adults reach their full potential — in sport and in life — through world-class coaching that builds strength, confidence, and character. The clients we serve are competitive athletes, adults, and youth and adults with developmental disabilities in our adaptive performance program.

Our ideal Coach candidate has a strong foundation in kinesiology, strength, speed, and/or athletic performance, and brings an authentic personality, professionalism, and drive to help clients of all ages grow stronger and more confident. If you’re the kind of coach who brings energy and heart in every session and understands how to deliver our custom, high-quality training programs to make the most impact with each individual client, you could be a great fit at A3!

Our team of employees all uphold A3's Core Values: HEART; - HUNGER - HARD WORK

A3 is a tight-knit, high-performing team where coaches support each other, push each other, and celebrate wins together. We care deeply about growth, for our athletes and for our staff. If you’re someone who thrives in a positive, supportive environment where expectations are high, the mission is bigger than any one person, and culture truly matters, you’ll feel right at home here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively engage and coach youth, adult, and competitive athletes and/or clients with developmental disabilities (in 1-1 and small group formats).
• Follow and implement A3 programming to help clients get stronger, faster, more explosive, more injury resistant, and/or achieve specific personal goals.
• Communicate with athletes and parents to keep them informed and engaged in the training process.
• Promote A3 programs, athletes, and the team in a positive and professional manner.

To learn more about our programs and what we offer, visit www.a3sportsperformance.com.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follow A3's SOPs to provide 5-star, professional coaching sessions that align with our mission.
• Adapt coaching to each client/athlete’s needs while prioritizing safety and progress.
• Keep clients engaged through high energy, personal connection, and meaningful feedback.
• Maintain expert knowledge of the daily workout and overall program.
• Use appropriate cues, regressions, and progressions to coach effectively in a group setting.
• Manage session time efficiently and minimize downtime to maximize client impact.
• Be familiar with common weaknesses and how they differ between adults and youth.
• Use effective communication, effective and positive group management, and strong leadership and interrelationship skills.
• Use appropriate cues, regressions, and progressions to effectively coach and differentiate the coaching as needed for each individual in a group.
• Manage time appropriately during class and minimize downtime to keep athletes engaged, getting the most out of their session and the coaching.
• Foster an environment that celebrates wins and builds confidence.
• Build and maintain rapport with athletes/clients and parents while always maintaining professional boundaries.
• Provide exceptional customer service and interact in a professional manner with clients and parents.
• Manage, motivate, and measure athletes/clients to help them continuously make progress toward their personal goals as athletes.
• Be willing to sub classes for other coaches as schedule permits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Embodies A3’s Core Values
• Passion for helping others chase PRs and achieve goals
• Demonstrates integrity and strong character on and off the floor
• Outgoing, friendly, and approachable personality — you connect well with others and bring good energy to the room
• Confident communicator with the ability to give clear cues, feedback, and breakdowns
• Confident in cueing, coaching, and adapting for all levels
• Strong group management skills with the ability to engage and motivate both youth and adult clients
• Problem-solving mindset and adaptability
• Willingness to learn, adopt, and master A3's coaching systems and methodologies
• Current background check
• Capacity and willingness to enroll in a specialty certification program, if needed

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required
• Coaching experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and/or related field or Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) is strongly preferred
• Certified Personal Trainer certification is preferred
• Experience as a competitive athlete is preferred
• Expertise or experience in at least one specialty area such Strength & Conditioning, Speed & Agility, Adult Fitness, Adaptive Fitness, etc.

Must be located in or willing to relocate to Bakersfield, California. 

HOW TO APPLY:

ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE OUR HIRING QUESTIONNAIRE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE:
Click here for the Hiring Questionnaire

Selected candidates will be contacted via email to continue the application process. Applications will not be reviewed if the Hiring Questionnaire is not submitted.