Athletic Performance Trainer

Job Highlights

Job Title: TOCA Fit Trainer

Reports To: TOCA Fit Manager

Employment Type: Part-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Schedule: Must be available during peak training hours, including afternoons, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays

About TOCA Fit:

TOCA Fit is a performance training program designed primarily for athletes ages 7 to 18. It develops strength, speed, movement quality, and confidence to improve sports performance and support lifelong fitness. Youth athletic development is the primary focus, with training also available to clients across a broader age range.

About the Role:

The TOCA Fit Trainer is an energetic fitness professional responsible for delivering safe, motivating, and high-impact athletic performance training across our center. Reporting directly to the TOCA Fit Coordinator, you will lead private and small-group training sessions focused on foundational movement, strength, speed, and agility.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between structured strength and conditioning and an unforgettable guest experience. By combining functional fitness programming with positive coaching, you will help young athletes build confidence, reach their performance goals, and develop a lifelong love for movement.

Who You Are:

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  You are deeply passionate about fitness, movement mechanics, and youth athletic development.

  
  


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  You bring contagious energy and can challenge athletes while keeping training safe, positive, and engaging.

  
  


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  You communicate clearly and authentically with youth athletes, parents, and facility team members.

  
  


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  You take pride in coaching technique, injury prevention, and delivering a clean, safe training space.

  
  


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  You thrive in an active, hands-on coaching environment and embody TOCA’s core values: Play Hard, Care Deeply, Grow Together, Strive for Excellence, and Create Awesome Experiences.

  
  

What You’ll Own:

The allocations below are estimates and may shift based on programming needs and center schedules.

Athlete Development and Training Delivery - 65%

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  Deliver safe, high-energy, and age-appropriate performance training sessions (1-on-1 and small group) primarily for athletes ages 7 to 18.

  
  


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  Coach functional movement patterns, strength fundamentals, speed, agility, plyometrics, balance, and conditioning.

  
  


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  Provide active, constructive technique corrections, supportive feedback, and high repetitions to build athletic confidence.

  
  


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  Recognize physical fatigue, limitations, or injury risks, adapting exercises as needed to protect athlete safety.

  
  


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  Strictly adhere to all policies for working with minors, including supervision guidelines, professional boundaries, and athlete-safety protocols.

  
  

Athlete Connection & Experience – 20%

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  Build strong, encouraging relationships with athletes and families, serving as a trusted mentor and fitness resource.

  
  


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  Follow up with athletes, celebrate developmental milestones, and keep members engaged in their training pathway.

  
  


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  Support retention and program growth by partnering with the TOCA Fit Coordinator to communicate athlete progress and recommend next training steps.

  
  


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  Act as a welcoming face on the fitness floor, ensuring every athlete leaves feeling accomplished and valued.

  
  

Facility Readiness & Floor Operations – 15%

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  Prepare equipment and training stations prior to each session to ensure smooth, professional delivery.

  
  


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  Maintain equipment hygiene, organization, and floor safety standards throughout each shift.

  
  


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  Track daily session attendance and maintain accurate training records.

  
  


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  Collaborate with the TOCA Fit Coordinator to review session feedback, optimize floor flow, and assist with center performance events or clinics.

  
  

What You Bring:

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  A current nationally recognized certification in personal training, strength and conditioning, or youth fitness (e.g., NASM, CSCS/NSCA, ACE, ACSM, ISSA).

  
  


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  1+ years of coaching, personal training, or group fitness experience, with direct experience coaching youth or teenage athletes (ages 6 to 18) preferred.

  
  


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  Solid understanding of foundational movement mechanics, safe lifting techniques, speed and agility development, and youth progression principles.

  
  


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  Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (or commitment to obtain prior to conducting independent sessions).

  
  


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  Ability to be on your feet, active, demonstrating exercises, and moving fitness equipment throughout shifts.

  
  


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  Flexible schedule with regular availability during peak operational hours (afternoons, evenings, and weekends).

  
  


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  Coursework or a degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or a related field is a plus.