Sports Performance Coach Jobs

We are looking for a full-time Sports Performance Coach! If you have the demonstrated knowledge of sport preparation and commitment to continuing education, apply today! We’re looking for someone who is willing and eager to work closely with sport coaches to create a cohesive training environment for varsity student athletes under their supervision and recognizes current trends in the field and able to bring those to Harvard-Westlake. You can set goals for the athletes that are challenging and realistic, while having a clear vision for your role and ability to motivate students, coaches, and parents to believe in that same vision.
Harvard-Westlake School

We are an independent school consisting of two campuses located in Los Angeles, California. We have approximately 1,600 curious, thoughtful, and inspiring students enrolled in grades seven through twelve.

We are committed to creating a community of belonging and actively strive to be a diverse and inclusive community. We do not discriminate on any basis. We seek candidates who demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community members; have an ability to work flexibly, independently, and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds; and have a capacity to serve as a model of openness, generosity, and acceptance.

The Harvard-Westlake Athletic Department mission is to provide our student-athletes with the tools necessary to realize their highest level of skill development and to prepare them for their life-long journey toward health and fitness.

As a Sports Performance Coach, you will:

• Collaborate and communicate with sport coaches and Sports Medicine
• Assist the Director of Sports Performance in all aspects of strength and conditioning activities for students and athletes in grades 7 through 12
• Create a safe, welcoming, and challenging environment for middle and high school athletes
• Design and implement yearly training plans for junior-varsity and varsity high school athletes
• Teach middle school P.E. classes in the basics of strength training, gymnastics, speed, and agility under the supervision of the Director of Sports Performance
• Assist other Sports Performance staff with teaching and coaching exercise technique from multiple disciplines such as weight training, plyometrics, sprinting, agility, and change of direction

What we’re looking for:

• Enthusiasm to become part of the vibrant school community, broadly engaging with students and colleagues and attending events outside of their field of responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/kinesiology or related field
• Current CPR/First Aid
• 3 years’ experience teaching/coaching athletes in strength and conditioning

Schedule: This is a full-time, on-site position.

Compensation: Anticipated base compensation is $60,000- $70,000 depending on experience. The position will begin July 1, 2023.

Great benefits we offer:

• Employee Affinity and Resource Groups
• Top tier medical, dental, and vision coverage with zero to low premium contributions for you and eligible dependents
• Partially subsidized employee housing (subject to availability)
• Tickets to local sporting and entertainment events
• Cafeteria allowance – lunch is on us!
• Paid Holidays, including time off for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring break plus vacation!
• Personal Growth Grants
• Discount at the school bookstore (get your HW swag!)
• 403(b) Retirement with a 10% match and immediate vesting
• Professional development support including continuing education
• Mental wellness resources and workshops
• Relocation Assistance