About This Role
Directing the sports performance training program and leading the training team are the core functions of this role. The director oversees athlete development, manages training schedules, and ensures a high-quality training experience that drives athlete retention and referrals. This position suits a candidate with a passion for athlete development and experience in managing a team.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Athletic Republic's performance sports training program
- Direct the daily operations of the training center
- Help every athlete achieve their performance goals
- Develop, manage, and schedule the training team to optimize efficiency while preserving training competency and commitment to helping each athlete improve performance
- Set the training schedule and program offering using the online scheduling system to maximize the center’s training capacity and staff utilization
- Complete the Athletic Republic Level 1 certification course prior to the first day of work
- Complete the Level 2 certification course within the first month of employment
- Complete the Level 3 and the ACL Bridge certification courses within the first 8 months of employment
- Become familiar with all aspects of the training programs to deliver an outstanding athlete training experience
- Demonstrate a commitment to the Athletic Republic philosophy of developing athleticism for every athlete, regardless of age, gender, or sport utilizing best practices/protocol-driven system and proprietary equipment
- Become proficient in identifying the performance characteristics required for success in different sports to prescribe the appropriate Athletic Republic protocols or combinations of protocols to meet the needs of all potential athlete customers
- Understand how best to utilize the training equipment, training technology, and athlete assessment resources
- Provide feedback to the athletes while training
- Communicate performance development through the AR Assessment APP and athlete scorecard
- Be proficient in leading a training trial and selling new customer prospects on the training services
- Engage with athletes and parents while demonstrating skills and expertise
- Become proficient at explaining testing results to athletes/parents and how they are related to their sport
- Contribute to the center’s effort to retain customers, encourage referrals, and attract new customers
- Contribute to keeping the center clean, uncluttered, and organized
- Support the Training Center General Manager as directed
- Manage or direct the daily opening and closing of the training center
- Deliver quality customer service and support through every customer interaction