Job Description

Job Description

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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
  

• 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 scheduling when course cycles allow
• Professional development support
• Access to UHP facilities , including performance and recovery spaces, trails, and training environments
  

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.

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