The Urban School of San Francisco·San Francisco, California
The coach designs and implements inclusive strength and fitness programming for both competitive athletic teams and the general student body. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the daily operations, safety, and maintenance of the school's fitness facilities.
Job Title: Sports Performance & Fitness Coach
Classification: Limited part-Time, non-Exempt, instructional support, staff
Reporting to: Athletic director
6 weeks at 4 hours per week (Schedule to be determined).
$45.00 - $57.50/HOUR
Urban School of San Francisco seeks a Sports Performance & Fitness Coach to help shape an inclusive, student-centered approach to strength, movement, and wellness.
At Urban, we take fitness seriously—and we take everyone seriously. This role sits at the intersection of athletic performance and personal development, supporting student-athletes competing at the highest level alongside students building confidence, agency, and lifelong habits around movement. We hold both with equal rigor. Our approach is demanding and inclusive, outcome-driven and student-centered.
1. Team Athletics Partner with coaching staff to design and deliver strength, conditioning, and movement programming for competitive teams. You understand periodization, injury prevention, and what it takes to help a team peak at the right moment.
2. Group Fitness Classes Lead dynamic, high-energy classes that meet students where they are—from beginners to varsity athletes. You build community through movement and know how to read a room and push it.
1 with student-athletes to assess, program, and track progress toward personal performance goals. You're a coach, a motivator, and sometimes a sounding board.
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Urban is a coeducational independent high school serving approximately 420 students in grades 9–12. Grounded in equity, inclusion, and experiential learning, Urban encourages students to explore new challenges and define success on their own terms.
broad-based, inclusive, and designed to meet students wherever they are.
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The Sports Performance & Fitness Coach leads a flexible, developmentally grounded program rooted in Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD). The program serves both competitive athletes and the broader student body, including students using the fitness space for general health, exploration, and personal goals.
This role also oversees Urban’s fitness facilities and collaborates closely with the Director of Athletics, Athletic Trainer, and coaching staff.
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An educator-coach who values working with all students—not just athletes. Someone who can challenge experienced athletes while also making the fitness space approachable for beginners.
The right candidate brings clarity, adaptability, and a commitment to inclusion, understanding that success looks different for each student—and that all of those paths matter.
Work is performed primarily indoors within the school fitness facility and gymnasium, involving exposure to moderate-to-loud noise levels, music, and highly active group environments.
Physical Requirements (Essential Physical Tasks)
Ability to stand, walk, and lead active instruction on one's feet for extended periods during classes and training sessions.
Capability to actively demonstrate complex movement skills, Olympic lifts, and strength exercises, which requires running, jumping, bending, spotting athletes, and lifting moderate-to-heavy fitness equipment.
A bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology and 2-5 years of experience are preferred. Candidates should hold or be working toward CSCS or CSCCa certifications and possess CPR/AED certification.
Market context
In California, sports performance and fitness coach roles often draw steady interest from schools, clubs, and training facilities, especially when they require a degree, hands-on coaching experience, and current safety credentials. These positions are competitive because employers often look for candidates who can combine athlete development, program design, and certification readiness. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your CSCS or CSCCa path and CPR/AED status before applying.