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Position: Assistant Olympic Weightlifting Coach (Part-Time)

Date Posted: March 26, 2025

Austin Barbell, the Austin's premier Olympic Weightlifting Club, is on the lookout for a dedicated, energetic Assistant Coach to join our powerhouse coaching team. If you're passionate about lifting others (and barbells), can drop ego faster than a loaded snatch, and thrive as part of a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Position Details:

  • Initial commitment: 4-8 hours per week, with potential to scale up hours and compensation for exceptional performers.

  • Locations: Choose your home base—South Austin or North Austin.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and assist in coaching small group training sessions (solo or as a dynamic duo).

  • Foster meaningful athlete interactions, tracking accountability, goals, and progress.

  • Attend weekly team meetings to strategize and align coaching approaches.

  • Support prospect management and smoothly onboard new members.

  • Engage in light sales activities and membership management tasks.

  • Maintain gym cleanliness and ensure all equipment stays competition-ready.

What We Require:

  • Enthusiasm, positivity, and genuine care for athlete development.

  • Proven capability in leading both individual and group training sessions.

  • USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach (Level 1 minimum), SafeSport Certified, USAW Background Checked, and CPR/AED Certified.

  • Ability to independently manage athletes of varying skill levels.

  • Tech-savvy, proficient with digital tools like iPads, gym software, Google Sheets, etc.

  • Austin local, with reliable transportation between our North and South locations.

  • Current USA Weightlifting membership in good standing.

Bonus Points For:

  • Olympic Weightlifting experience as an athlete, coach, or both.

  • Coaching group sessions or personal training.

  • Basic nutritional knowledge and familiarity with healthy lifestyle practices.

  • Expertise in exercise modification for individual athlete needs.

  • Competition background in Olympic Weightlifting.

  • Experience designing weightlifting training programs.

  • Sales and follow-up communication experience.

  • Availability for early morning sessions.

Perks & Compensation:

  • Competitive pay: $20-$34/hr (based on experience).

  • Clear growth pathways and promotional opportunities.

  • Quarterly professional development and up-skill training.

  • Performance-based bonus opportunities.

  • Team uniforms and complimentary gym membership.

Hiring Manager: Coach Tina Martinez

Ready to lift your coaching career to new heights? Apply Below

Position: Olympic Weightlifting Coach (Full-Time)

Date Posted: March 16, 2025

Austin Barbell, Austin’s premier Olympic Weightlifting Club, is seeking a dedicated, dynamic full-time Assistant Coach to become a vital part of our elite coaching squad. If you have a passion for empowering athletes, the humility to leave your ego at the door faster than a missed clean and jerk, and love thriving in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment—we want you on our platform!

Position Details:

Commitment: Full-time, 35-40 hours per week

Location: Primarily based in your choice of South Austin or North Austin, with occasional travel between locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and co-coach small and large group Olympic Weightlifting sessions.

  • Establish meaningful connections with athletes, closely tracking goals, accountability, and progress.

  • Participate in weekly team strategy meetings, helping drive our unified coaching philosophy.

  • Oversee the onboarding process for new members, providing seamless integration into the Austin Barbell community.

  • Actively support membership growth through prospect outreach, retention strategies, and membership management tasks.

  • Maintain impeccable gym standards, ensuring equipment and training spaces meet competition readiness.

What We Require:

  • A high-energy, positive attitude combined with genuine dedication to athlete growth.

  • Demonstrated excellence in coaching diverse athlete populations in individual and group settings.

  • Current USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach (Level 1 minimum), SafeSport Certification, USAW Background Check, and CPR/AED Certification.

  • Ability to independently develop, instruct, and adapt training sessions for athletes across skill levels.

  • Strong technology skills, comfortable with iPads, gym management software, Google Workspace, and other digital coaching tools.

  • Austin-based with reliable transportation between gym locations.

  • Active, good-standing USA Weightlifting membership.

Bonus Points For:

  • Previous competitive experience as an athlete or coach in Olympic Weightlifting.

  • Experience in personal training and group coaching sessions.

  • Nutritional knowledge and ability to guide athletes on healthy lifestyle practices.

  • Proven skills in modifying exercises to meet individual athlete needs.

  • Ability to develop and implement comprehensive weightlifting training programs.

  • Proven track record in sales, client management, and effective follow-up communication.

  • Flexibility and availability to coach early morning and evening training sessions.

Perks & Compensation:

  • Competitive annual salary, commensurate with experience.

  • Defined professional growth opportunities and promotional pathways.

  • Quarterly professional development training and continuing education opportunities.

  • Performance-driven bonuses.

  • Provided team uniforms and full complimentary gym membership.

Hiring Manager: Coach Tina Martinez

Ready to elevate your coaching career? Apply Below!