Youth Performance Coach

Elite Grit Manager (Full-Time)

Gritworks Athletics – Bellingham, WA

Location: Gritworks Athletics – Bellingham, WA
Position: Full-Time
Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week), Monday–Friday with afternoon and evening coaching hours and occasional Saturday events or training sessions.
Compensation: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

This Is More Than a Coaching Job

At Gritworks Athletics, we believe coaching is about far more than leading workouts.

We exist to develop athletes and shape people.

Our coaches build strength, speed, confidence, discipline, resilience, and character through elite coaching and meaningful relationships. Every day is an opportunity to positively impact the lives of young athletes and their families.

If you're passionate about sports, leadership, and helping others become the best version of themselves, we'd love to meet you.

About Gritworks Athletics

Gritworks Athletics is one of Northwest Washington's premier youth athlete development organizations. We specialize in long-term athletic development, helping athletes build speed, strength, confidence, and character in an environment that values excellence, accountability, and relationships.

We believe every athlete deserves a coach who cares about who they become—not just how they perform.

About the Role

As the Elite Grit Manager, you will lead our Elite Grit performance program while helping oversee the daily coaching operations of the facility.

This is a leadership role for someone who wants to make a lasting impact. You'll coach athletes, mentor coaches, build relationships with families, oversee athlete progress, and ensure every training session reflects the Gritworks standard.

Your mission is simple:

• Lead with purpose.
• Coach with excellence.
• Build relationships.
• Develop athletes.
• Develop people.

What You'll Do

• Lead Elite Grit training sessions
• Assist with Jr. Grit sessions as needed
• Oversee daily coaching operations
• Deliver high-level coaching in speed, strength, movement, and athletic performance
• Build strong relationships with athletes and parents
• Conduct athlete assessments and monitor progress
• Ensure every session delivers an exceptional athlete experience
• Mentor assistant coaches and maintain coaching standards
• Help drive athlete retention and member experience
• Support consultations and new athlete onboarding
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training environment

The Athletes You'll CoachJr. Grit – Youth Athlete Development

Help young athletes build strong athletic foundations through:

• Movement fundamentals
• Speed and coordination
• Strength development
• Confidence and discipline
• Love for training and sport

Elite Grit – Sport Performance

Train middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes through:

• Speed development
• Strength and power
• Explosiveness and agility
• Injury resilience
• Competitive mindset
• Long-term athletic development

Our athletes are preparing for varsity athletics, collegiate competition, and beyond.

What We're Looking For

We're searching for someone who:

• Loves coaching and athlete development
• Is a natural leader
• Brings positive energy every day
• Builds trust with athletes and parents
• Is dependable, organized, and professional
• Wants to continually grow as a coach and leader
• Believes character matters as much as performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Coaching or strength & conditioning experience
• Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance, or related field (preferred but not required)
• CSCS, NASM, USAW, or other coaching certifications are a plus
• Experience working with youth and high school athletes

Above all, we're looking for someone with great character, humility, coachability, and a passion for changing lives through coaching.

Why Gritworks?

At Gritworks Athletics, we're building more than athletes—we're building future leaders.

You'll join a team that values:

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Relationships
• Continuous growth
• Positive culture
• Purpose-driven coaching

Our mission is simple:

Develop Great Athletes. Develop Great People.

How to Apply

If you're passionate about coaching and athlete development, we'd love to hear from you.

Please email the following to infobellingham@gritworksathletics.com:

• Your resume
• A brief message explaining why coaching matters to you and why you'd be a great fit for the Elite Grit Manager position.

Join us in helping the next generation become stronger, faster, more confident, and more resilient—both in sport and in life.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Gym membership

Application Question(s):

• Must be out of High School
• Must be able to work from 2-8:30 Monday-Friday and Saturdays from 10-1

Experience:

• Working with youth: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Personal training certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30