What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Fitness & Performance position at Salus Clinical?
Who We Are
Salus is a private longevity practice established in Austin, Texas to serve a small and highly select membership. It exists for one purpose: to protect the decades ahead of the people in its care.
Each member is supported by an integrated team of physicians and specialists who know them deeply, coordinate every dimension of health as one, and remain available whenever and wherever they are needed. The work is proactive by design. Salus anticipates decline before it begins and acts while the years ahead can still be protected, sustaining a partnership measured in decades rather than visits. It is an elevated alternative to conventional, reactive healthcare.
Position Summary
The Director of Fitness & Performance is responsible for designing, leading, and continuously improving the fitness, mobility, recovery, and body composition programs for Salus Clinical. This individual serves as the leader of Salus Clinical's Performance division, developing the systems, standards, and coaching methodology that will be delivered to members. This is a high-touch, travel-intensive position requiring flexibility, discretion, and a commitment to world-class execution.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Salus Clinical Performance Program
Own the design and continuous improvement of Salus Clinical's fitness offering. Responsibilities include:
- Develop strength training standards
- Develop mobility protocols
- Develop flexibility protocols
- Develop recovery standards
- Build body composition coaching systems
- Create member training resources
- Standardize coaching methodologies across the organization
- Evaluate and implement evidence-based performance practices
2. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with:
- Chief Medical Officer
- Nurse Practitioners
- Dietitians
- Recovery providers
- Operations team
Ensure each member's fitness program supports their broader health plan.
Qualifications
- CSCS certification strongly preferred
- Minimum 8 years of high-level coaching experience
- Based in Austin Texas
- Experience coaching executives, professional athletes, or ultra-high-net-worth individuals preferred
- Strong knowledge of strength training, mobility, flexibility, recovery, body composition, and exercise programming
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills
- Comfortable with frequent travel
- Flexible schedule with availability outside traditional business hours
Personal Characteristics
- High ownership mentality
- Professional and discreet
- Exceptional communicator
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Positive, energetic, and motivating
- Evidence-based decision maker
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced executive environment
- Passionate about helping others perform at their highest level
Compensation
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual Performance Bonus: Up to 20%
Reporting Structure
Reports to:
- Chief Executive Officer, Salus Clinical
Works closely with:
- Chief Medical Officer
- Dietitians
- Nurse Practitioners
- Recovery Specialists
- Future Performance Coaches
Career Path
As Salus Clinical expands, this individual may be promoted to build and lead the company's Performance division, recruiting and developing a team of Performance Coaches.