Strength and Conditioning Coach Assistant

About the Role

OrthoArizona is pioneering the delivery of evidence-informed practice across training, movement, and sports/medical science to lead the field in athlete development and return to performance from injury. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Strength and Conditioning Coach Assistant to join our growing team and deliver our athlete development programs under the guidance of our Director of Athletic Development. This role focuses on delivering sports-specific team programs for our partner clubs and schools, as well as working with other organizations within our customer base across the Greater Phoenix region.

The coaching work will typically be in the afternoons and evenings and may include weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coaching athletes in a safe, professional, and ethical manner to help them achieve performance goals
• Support on-site athlete assessments, data collection, and program adjustments to optimize outcomes
• Assist in the implementation and progression of individualized and group training programs
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletic Performance to support the growth and consistency of the Sports Performance program across the Phoenix area
• Deliver high-quality training sessions with a focus on technique, effort, and athlete engagement
• Contribute to program design, evaluation, and ongoing development of performance systems
• Apply foundational knowledge of sport-specific training across multiple sports (e.g., football, baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, hockey, lacrosse, golf, swimming, etc.)
• Ensure training methods are developmentally appropriate for athletes of varying ages and skill levels
• Assist with outreach efforts to support relationships with local teams, organizations, and individual athletes
• Participate in continuing education and staff development initiatives within OrthoArizona
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication related to athlete progress and programming
• Travel as needed to support training, events, or team coverage

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience in sports performance training
• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science or equivalent program
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire clients to achieve their best
• Creative, detailed thinker capable of bridging the gap from Physical Therapy to performance and progressing clients to reach their performance goals

Benefits

• Robust paid time off package including sick time, holidays, and paid time off
• Medical insurance with multiple plan options
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Pet Discount Plan
• ID Theft Protection and Legal Assistance