Performance Coach
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Education / Teaching
Exercise Science / Kinesiology -
Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Exercise Science / Kinesiology, Athletic Trainer / Fitness Instructor
Overview
UHP is seeking a skilled, mission-driven Performance Coach to serve as a primary driver of student performance outcomes and daily coaching and instructing excellence within our Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) program.
This role blends high-level coaching, classroom instruction, mentorship, and leadership, with direct responsibility for delivering world-class strength and conditioning experiences while helping develop the next generation of coaches through our Graduate Assistant (GA) program.
The Performance Coach operates in a high-touch, high-expectation environment, requiring strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, physical demonstration ability, and deep respect for the veteran experience. This role is also a meaningful leadership opportunity, as Performance Coaches actively mentor and develop GA coaches and contribute to curriculum and course evolution.
A UHP Performance Coach is a professional who is hungry to learn, eager to contribute, and committed to elevating both the student experience and the coaching team around them.
About UHPUHP 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 grows, the Performance Coaches play a central role in maintaining quality, culture, and consistency at scale.
Key Responsibilities- Teach CPT classroom modules clearly, confidently, and in alignment with UHP coaching philosophies
- Engage students while maintaining structure, clarity, and learning objectives
- Prepare thoroughly for all assigned content and instructional sessions
- Deliver material in a practical, digestible manner that supports understanding and retention
- Lead and coach group training sessions with clarity, professionalism, and technical excellence
- Demonstrate movements and coaching cues at a high level
- Accommodate all fitness levels while maintaining safety and standards
- Create an environment where students feel seen, supported, and challenged
- Contribute to the refinement and evolution of CPT curriculum, slide decks, worksheets, and practical teaching materials
- Bring initiative, creativity, and professional insight to course development
- Actively expand personal coaching expertise to support long-term program growth
- Serve as a leader and mentor to the GA coaching team
- Provide structure, clarity, and consistent communication to support GA growth
- Conduct regular development check-ins and coaching feedback
- Contribute to GA recruitment through candidate identification, interviews, and onboarding
- Communicate proactively and professionally with staff, GAs, and students
- Arrive early and fully prepared for all sessions, modules, and meetings
- Maintain personal systems for organization, readiness, and follow-through
- Support cross-department coordination without creating gaps or confusion
- Submit reflective weekly reviews that identify wins, challenges, and growth areas
- Implement feedback consistently and take ownership of development
- Contribute ideas that improve coaching quality, systems, and student experience
- Show emotional maturity, steadiness, and professionalism under pressure
UHP Performance Coaches model what excellence looks like, consistently.
Qualifications & ExperienceRequired
- Proven experience in strength & conditioning or performance coaching
- Comfort leading both classroom instruction and physical training sessions
- Strong communication skills and professional presence
- Certification in personal training, strength & conditioning, or a related field
- Willingness to mentor others and receive feedback
Preferred
- Experience working with military, veteran, or high-discipline populations
- Teaching, mentorship, or curriculum development experience
- Bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology or related field
- Familiarity with integrative health coaching or holistic performance models
- Students experience high-quality, engaging instruction and training
- Training sessions are safe, structured, and effective
- GA coaches demonstrate measurable growth and confidence
- Curriculum steadily improves through thoughtful contributions
- Communication is clear, proactive, and reliable
- You are trusted as a leader, teacher, and mentor
- You uphold UHP standards without exception
- Salary range: 50,000–65,000, based on experience
- 401(k)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible…
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