Assistant Performance Coach

UHP Assistant Performance Coach

Location: UHP, 25200 Ranch Rd, Gentry, AR 72734

Job Type: Full-time, in-person

Salary Range: $40,000 – $50,000 annually

Reports To: Director of Performance

UHP is seeking a motivated, mission-driven Assistant Performance Coach to support the delivery of high-quality strength and conditioning education within our Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program. This role sits at the intersection of coaching, education, and mentorship. Assistant Performance Coaches work directly with students, most of whom are veterans transitioning into new careers, helping them build confidence, competence, and discipline through structured physical training and immersive learning environments.

This is not simply a “run-the-workout” role. It is a foundational coaching position designed for individuals who want to grow as coaches, educators, and leaders, within a high-expectation, values-driven organization.

UHP is a veteran-focused education and leadership development organization located on an 800-acre campus in Northwest Arkansas. We deliver immersive, 19-day certification programs across fitness, health, nutrition, and leadership, helping service members and veterans discover purpose and build meaningful careers after service.

Our campus includes world-class training facilities, modern housing, a health-forward kitchen, outdoor training environments, and dedicated instructional spaces designed to support deep learning and personal transformation.

As UHP scales, we are building a performance team committed to excellence, professionalism, and sustainable growth.

• Assist in leading group training sessions with clarity, structure, and professionalism
• Demonstrate movements and coaching cues accurately and confidently
• Support students across all fitness levels with care and adaptability
• Maintain a safe, organized, and motivating training environment
• Build rapport and trust with students through presence and consistency

• Support classroom modules and practical teaching sessions
• Prepare thoroughly for assigned content and learning objectives
• Reinforce key concepts during instruction and practical application
• Model attentiveness, professionalism, and engagement

• Support Graduate Assistant (GA) coaches through modeling and informal mentorship
• Serve as a steady, professional presence for students
• Reinforce UHP standards related to discipline, communication, and conduct

• Arrive early and fully prepared for all sessions, modules, and meetings
• Review curriculum and session plans ahead of time
• Maintain organization, readiness, and attention to detail
• Communicate proactively and clearly with performance staff and leadership

• Actively pursue professional development in coaching and instruction
• Demonstrate curiosity, humility, and openness to feedback
• Contribute ideas that improve sessions, systems, and student experience
• Take ownership of personal growth and performance

Required

• Background in strength & conditioning, fitness coaching, or a related field
• Comfort coaching groups and demonstrating physical movements
• Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
• Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and grow within a structured system
• Certification in personal training, strength and conditioning, or a related field

Preferred

• Experience working with military, veteran, or high-discipline populations
• Prior coaching, teaching, or mentorship experience
• Bachelor's degree in exercise physiology or related field
• Familiarity with integrative health coaching

• Students feel supported, challenged, and confident during training
• Training sessions run smoothly, safely, and on time
• You demonstrate steady growth in coaching presence and leadership
• You uphold UHP standards consistently, even under pressure
• You contribute positively to team culture and student experience
• You are trusted by students, peers, and leadership

• Salary range: $40,000–$50,000, based on experience
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling when course cycles allow
• Professional development support
• Access to UHP facilities, including performance and recovery spaces, trails, and fitness environments

If you are passionate about coaching, education, and helping others build purpose through disciplined growth, we encourage you to apply.

• Your resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest in UHP and this role

Join us in building purpose and unlocking human potential, one student at a time.