Sports Performance Coach

Build a Coaching Career Helping Athletes Become Stronger, Faster, and More Confident

Part-Time With a Clear Path Toward Full-Time Growth

Wilmington, North Carolina | Flexible Schedule | $20–$30 Per Hour Commission

You became a coach to develop athletes, improve performance, and help people accomplish things they did not believe were possible.

At Change the Game Performance, you will coach athletes ranging from middle school and collegiate competitors to active adults and masters athletes.

Every athlete begins with advanced performance testing, allowing our coaches to deliver intentional training based on their goals, movement needs, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.

We are looking for a passionate, growth-minded Sports Performance Coach who wants to sharpen their skills, learn from an experienced team, and build a long-term career in sports performance.

This is a flexible part-time position with a clear pathway toward full-time employment as you demonstrate coaching excellence, leadership, professional growth, and meaningful contributions to the organization.

What You Will Receive

• $20–$30 per hour plus commission
• Compensation based on education, certifications, coaching experience, and demonstrated ability
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Structured pathway toward full-time employment
• Comprehensive onboarding and coaching development
• Ongoing mentorship and professional education
• Clear Sports Performance Career Framework
• Opportunities to coach workshops, camps, and community events
• Complimentary use of our training facility during approved off-hours
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Wellness resources
• Team events
• No on-call responsibilities

We Don't Do Workouts. We Build Athletes.

At Change the Game Performance, coaching is about far more than leading a workout.

Every session is an opportunity to teach, encourage, challenge, and develop the person standing in front of you. We believe great coaching combines technical excellence with meaningful relationships, helping athletes build confidence, resilience, and habits that extend far beyond the weight room.

We're looking for coaches who are passionate about developing people—not simply supervising exercises—and who take pride in helping every athlete become the best version of themselves.

What You Will Do

• Lead small-group, semi-private, and one-on-one sports performance sessions
• Coach strength, speed, power, mobility, movement quality, and conditioning
• Deliver individualized coaching based on athlete goals and assessment findings
• Teach proper movement mechanics with technical excellence
• Assist with athlete assessments and performance testing
• Learn and use our performance technology and testing systems
• Track athlete progress and celebrate meaningful improvements
• Build strong relationships with athletes and their families
• Collaborate with Physical Therapists, coaches, front office staff, and leadership
• Participate in workshops, camps, school partnerships, and community outreach
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training environment
• Contribute ideas that improve our services and athlete experience

You May Be a Great Fit If You

• Have experience coaching athletes in a sports performance, collegiate, private training, or strength and conditioning environment
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, or a related field
• Have an equivalent combination of relevant education, coaching experience, and certifications
• Hold a CSCS certification or are actively working toward one or
• Hold a nationally accredited strength and conditioning or sports performance certification
• Enjoy actively coaching people rather than supervising workouts
• Communicate confidently with athletes, parents, and teammates
• Are dependable, adaptable, organized, and professional
• Respond well to feedback and coaching
• Value continual learning and professional growth
• Are available to work onsite in Wilmington, North Carolina

We recognize there is not one single path to becoming a great coach.

We do not expect you to know the Change the Game way on day one. We do expect you to embrace the process of learning it, respond well to feedback, and continually work to become a better coach.

The right combination of education, coaching experience, certifications, communication, character, and a genuine desire to grow is more important than checking every box.

Why Coaches Choose Change the Game Performance

Work With Athletes Who Want to Improve

Coach motivated athletes and active adults who are invested in their development and excited to make progress.

Use Data to Deliver Better Coaching

Our athletes begin with advanced performance testing, allowing coaching decisions to be based on meaningful information instead of assumptions.

Learn Alongside a Physical Therapy Team

Develop a deeper understanding of rehabilitation, injury prevention, movement, and return-to-performance progression.

Receive Real Mentorship

You will receive structured onboarding, progressive responsibilities, regular feedback, and continued education.

Build Toward a Full-Time Career

As you grow professionally and contribute to the organization, you will have the opportunity to increase your coaching responsibilities and advance through our Sports Performance Career Framework.

Our Core Values

Community: Build meaningful relationships through coaching, workshops, camps, school partnerships, and community outreach.

Teamwork: Collaborate across departments, communicate openly, support your teammates, and help create an exceptional athlete experience.

Game Changer: Pursue excellence through continual learning, innovation, accountability, and professional development.

Why Apply Today

If you are looking for a team that will invest in your development, challenge you to become a better coach, and provide a clear pathway toward full-time career growth, we would love to meet you.

Apply today and take the next step toward building a meaningful career in sports performance coaching.

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have coaching athletes in a sports performance, collegiate, private training, or strength and conditioning environment?
• Do you hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Strength & Conditioning, or a related field?
• Do you currently hold a nationally accredited strength and conditioning or sports performance certification (CSCS preferred)? If yes, please list your certification(s).
• Are you comfortable beginning in a flexible part-time position with a structured pathway toward full-time employment based on performance, professional growth, and organizational need?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30