Performance Coach

UHP Performance Coach

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

Job Type : Full-time, in-person

Salary Range : $50,000 – $65,000 annually

Reports To : Director of Performance

Position 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 UHP

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 grows, the Performance Coaches play a central role in maintaining quality, culture, and consistency at scale.

Key Responsibilities 1. Classroom Instruction & Teaching

• 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

Performance Coaches are expected to hold strong room presence and continually refine their teaching craft.

2. Physical Training & Coaching

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

Students should leave training sessions feeling confident, capable, and empowered.

3. Module, Curriculum & Course Development

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

This role plays a direct part in strengthening UHP’s coaching doctrine and educational quality.

4. Graduate Assistant (GA) Development & Recruitment

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

Performance Coaches are expected to balance empathy with accountability and help prepare GAs for future coaching roles.

5. Communication, Preparation & Professionalism

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

Reliability and preparation are non-negotiable expectations.

6. Growth, Feedback & Ownership

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 & Experience

Required

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

What Success Looks Like

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

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range : $50,000–$65,000 , 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 training environments

How to Apply

If you are a performance coach who values education, mentorship, and developing humans, not just running sessions, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit :

Your resume

A brief cover letter describing your coaching experience and interest in UHP

Join us in building purpose and unlocking human potential, by developing both students and future coaches.