Sports Performance Coach

Part-Time, Non-Exempt Position; YMCA of Greater Nashua; Westwood Park Branch

Discover More Than A Job, Find A Purpose:

At the YMCA, your work has a direct impact on the people and community we serve. You’ll join a team committed to creating a welcoming environment where members can work toward their goals, build connections, and feel a sense of belonging. If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and an opportunity to make a difference, we’d like to meet you.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Wellness, the Sports Performance Coach helps members build confidence, improve performance, and achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized coaching and engaging training experiences. This position delivers one-on-one personal training, small group training, and sports performance programming in a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment. By building meaningful relationships and providing knowledgeable, individualized guidance, the Coach helps members of all abilities feel connected, motivated, and empowered to reach their potential.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Certified in Red Cross First Aid and Adult CPR/AED
• Current personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization (ACSM, ACE, NASM, AFAA)
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Background in group exercise, private training, and small group training program design and management
• Additional specialty certifications (CSCS, PES, FMS, etc.)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver individualized fitness programs and small group training sessions that support a variety of abilities, interests, and wellness goals.
• Develop and lead engaging sports performance programs in a small group training environment, with an emphasis on safe, effective, and progressive instruction.
• Track client participation, progress, and outcomes by maintaining accurate and timely training records.
• Promote a safe and supportive Wellness Center environment by consistently following YMCA safety standards, procedures, and policies.
• Build meaningful relationships with members by learning names, recognizing achievements, celebrating progress, and creating opportunities for connection.
• Demonstrate active listening and effective communication to ensure members feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
• Connect members with YMCA programs, services, and resources that support their wellness goals and encourage deeper engagement with the Y.
• Participate in staff training, professional development opportunities, and community wellness events as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized Wellness Center by regularly cleaning and properly storing equipment and modeling shared responsibility for the facility.
• Support a high-quality member experience by proactively engaging with members, seeking feedback, and identifying opportunities to enhance wellness programs and services.

YMCA Competencies:

• Relationships: Builds genuine connections with members and staff
• Inclusion: Welcomes and values all individuals, fostering an inclusive space
• Innovation: Brings creative energy to enhance the member experience
• Quality Results: Delivers high-quality services that support member goals
• Self-Development: Actively pursues growth opportunities to better serve others

Our Culture And Values:

At the Y, we are:

• Welcoming: Creating spaces where all belong and can thrive
• Genuine: Valuing each person’s uniqueness and story
• Nurturing: Supporting one another toward full potential
• Hopeful: Believing in brighter tomorrows
• Determined: Working together to strengthen communities