Performance Coach

Full-Time Performance Coach — Hess Fitness and Athletic Performance

Location: Lancaster, PAPosition Type:Full-Time (30–40 client-facing hours/week + administrative responsibilities)

Evening work hours past 5:00pm required

Compensation:** Competitive salary + performance-based incentives + PTO based on knowledge base including programming, movement assessments, and certifications

Reports To: Assistant Manager

About Hess Fitness

Hess Fitness and Athletic Performance is a premier sports performance and fitness training center that bridges the gap between physical therapy and athletic performance. We serve athletes and adults across all levels—youth, collegiate, professional, and general fitness—through a continuum of care model emphasizing movement quality, injury resilience, and high-performance outcomes. Our core values are Excellence, Reliability, Caring, Teamwork, and Industriousness. These guide how we train, coach, and lead.

Position Overview

We are seeking a high level Performance Coach to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is a high-energy, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced training environment, can build meaningful relationships with clients, and exhibits our core values at all times. You will lead private and semi-private training sessions, manage individualized programs, and contribute to systemized programming development as we expand to multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Coach 30-40 hours of private and semi-private training sessions per week (1 to 1 and up to 4 to 1 ratio). Early morning and/or evening hours required

Implement individualized programs for athletes and fitness clients using Hess Fitness programming systems.

Conduct movement assessments and collaborate with staff on corrective strategies.

Track client progress and communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and team members.

Assist in regeneration/recovery service delivery (Normatec, red light therapy, cupping, etc.).

Support content creation (training clips, coaching education, social media highlights).

Attend weekly Level 10 Meetings and contribute to company Rocks and Scorecard metrics.

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional training environment.

Qualifications

PTA license, Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field preferred. Will consider exceptions for the right candidate with practical experience.

Minimum 1–2 years of hands-on coaching experience in a physical therapy, performance, or fitness setting.

Strong understanding of movement quality, periodization, and strength/speed development.

Ability to deliver coaching aligned with Hess methodology.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills; thrives within a system-driven culture.

CPR/AED certification (required).

Ideal Candidate Traits

Excellence: Holds themselves and clients to the highest standards.

Reliability: Shows up prepared and consistent, day after day.

Caring: Genuinely invests in each athlete’s success and well-being.

Teamwork: Collaborates with coaches, admin, and therapists seamlessly.

Industriousness: Takes initiative, embraces feedback, and pushes for growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay structure with growth opportunity in fast growing company.

Professional development and continuing education support.

Access to Hess Fitness regeneration services.

PTO

How to Apply

Send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant coaching certifications or references to:Jere@hess-fitness.comSubject line: Performance Coach Application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Gym membership
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person