Exos·Pikeville, Tennessee
The Performance Education Specialist will teach in-person classes on fitness, nutrition, and injury prevention while providing hands-on coaching and program design. They are also responsible for managing student progress, tracking attendance, and ensuring facility safety and security protocols are met.
At Exos, we believe in unlocking everyone’s potential for peak performance, and we’re passionate about making it happen. As a leader in human performance, we deliver world-class training, coaching, and education to athletes and high-performing individuals across the spectrum. We’re seeking a Sports Performance Coach to bring their expertise, energy, and excitement to our team of innovators, educators, and motivators—all united by a shared goal: empowering people to perform at their best. In this role, you’ll work directly with clients, apply Exos’ cutting-edge methodology, and help redefine what’s possible in athletic performance. If you’re passionate about coaching and ready to grow with a world-class organization, we want to hear from you.
Teach in-person classes covering anatomy, physiology, strength training, nutrition, and injury prevention. Provide hands-on training in exercise technique, assessments, coaching, and program design. Deliver printed study materials, practice exams, and test prep support. Assist with exam registration, proctor certification tests, and track pass rates. Complete attendance tracking, progress evaluations, incident reports, and end-of-program reporting. Ensure compliance with all facility security and safety protocols. Provide CPR/AED certification training.
Minimum 3-5 years experience training staff, leaders and business associates in delivering fitness programs and education. Minimum 2 years of fitness instruction experience (correctional setting preferred). National fitness certifications (NASM, ACE, NSCA, or ACSM). ACE certified CPR/AED certification training. Bachelor’s degree in Fitness, Sports Science, Business or related field Experience teaching certification courses Strong communication, time management, organizational, and follow-up skills Ability to meet deadlines; Self-motivated Must pass background checks and meet security clearance.
For nearly 30 years, Exos has been dedicated to getting people ready for the moments that matter by promoting a holistic approach to health. As an elite coaching company, Exos applies its evidence-based methodology to programming designed to unlock the potential in everyone from corporate employees, to elite athletes, military operators, and beyond. Simply put, we “get you ready” for the moments that matter — whether that’s striving to excel at work, or training for a major athletic event. How do we do it? Our employer solutions include fitness center management, on-site coaching and classes, and the Exos app, as well as immersive team-building experiences, executive coaching, and personal development programming. Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine and NBA Draft each year, and our practitioner education courses and workshops provide industry professionals ongoing opportunities for development. We’ve never been the type to accept the status quo. We’re all about studying, learning, innovating, and making waves. And we feel that it’s our responsibility to help others because we know there’s a better way. That better way is Exos Readiness. We are an equal opportunity employer EXOS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We invite applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Exos offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. Learn more here: EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2-5 years of experience in fitness instruction and staff training. National fitness certifications such as NASM, ACE, NSCA, or ACSM are required, along with the ability to pass background checks.
Market context
In Tennessee, Performance Education Specialist roles are typically driven by demand for experienced fitness professionals who can train staff and support consistent program delivery. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a related bachelor’s degree, 2–5 years of instruction and training experience, and recognized certifications such as NASM, ACE, NSCA, or ACSM. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and prepare examples of staff training work before applying.