Job Description

About Us

Saltus Performance is a thriving & growing strength & conditioning business in Vancouver, BC. We operate primarily out of a prestigious private school, while also working with private clients at a nearby gym. Our main facility features a well-equipped weight room, a full suite of cutting-edge VALD performance testing technology, and access to a large outdoor training space, providing an elite environment for athlete development and performance training.

At Saltus, our vision is to empower and educate your performance journey, unleashing your potential and redefining your success story. Our role is to cultivate physical literacy and inspire you to elevate your mindset and achieve your goals. Whether you're an aspiring athlete or pursuing a performance-driven life in other avenues, our science-driven training methods help you stay injury-free while striving for greatness. From our elite-level trainers, to our athletes, to anyone who walks through our doors, our culture of discipline, excellence, and hard work is the heartbeat of Saltus. It's the guiding force that propels our community towards success while ensuring the journey is as enjoyable as the outcome. Join the Saltus community where everyone can unleash their potential and redefine what their body and mind are truly capable of achieving.

We are looking to bring on an experienced and passionate head coach to play a critical role on our team of fitness professionals. This is a full-time role, and this person must have a passion for helping others, align with our core values, want to lead in a high visibility role and want to contribute significantly to a growing business. The right candidate must possess a desire to contribute to a committed community of individuals (both members + staff) and want to be part of a fast-growing company with strong ambitions.

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Our culture is based on core values which drive our 'why':

1. Integrity First

We do what's right, even when it's not the easiest. From how we train clients to how we treat our team, every decision is grounded in honesty, fairness, and trust.

2. Growth Is the Goal

We're lifelong learners and innovators. Coaches and clients alike. Through education, curiosity, and evidence-based practice, we constantly evolve to help you unlock your next level.

3. High Standards, Real Results

We deliver science-driven training, expert coaching, and a high-performance environment that gets results, whether you're chasing athletic excellence or personal growth.

4. Culture of Excellence

Our culture is defined by discipline, accountability, and relentless effort. But it's also fun, welcoming, and deeply motivating. Everyone here pushes themselves, and each other, to be better.

5. Client-Centered Coaching

We meet you where you're at. Every program is tailored, every cue intentional, and every win celebrated. No egos, no cookie-cutter programs, just training that works for you.

6. Mindset Matters

We believe in building more than muscle. Saltus is a space where confidence, resilience, mindfulness, and discipline are trained alongside physical performance.

7. Community Over Competition

We foster a team-first mentality. Whether you're a coach or a client, you're part of something bigger, a community that supports, challenges, and celebrates one another.

About This Opportunity

You should be someone who is a self-starter, is a motivator, and cares about building a great community and culture within our business. We are a small team and this person must exemplify the core values of our culture through their daily work. They should have a "roll up their sleeves" mentality, taking an ownership mindset when in the gym and priding themselves on their work. You are also someone who seeks out opportunities for growth and continuous improvement.

This role reports to our Director of Performance & President. It is responsible for leading across all aspects of program design and training for the business. This person is a leader, both within our team and with members. They are seen as a go-to person for our entire coaching team and they should enjoy interacting with people and be adept at creating strong internal relationships. They are also a critical component to our success of engaging and retaining members over time. They will own a number of key workstreams related to coaching standards, program design, and our sports performance program.

This is a full-time, salaried position at a manager level which includes opportunities for sales bonuses and profit sharing. You will be given transparency on long-term growth potential and the ability to increase responsibilities and path to promotion.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years working as a trainer and coach, ideally in an environment which also required leadership. It is preferred if the candidate also has experience training athletic, rehabilitation, and general fitness demographics at the adult and youth levels. The candidate should have experience coaching sessions in a private, team, and small group setting. The remaining requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required to succeed in this position.

Essential Roles & Responsibilities

You will bring an ownership mindset every day and a desire to contribute to the growth of our business and our community.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

? Lead coach in a small group, private, and team setting

? Supports facility program design teams to support overall volume and create efficiencies in our process

? Owns and updates programming templates

? Participates and leads program design meetings with staff

? Conducts new & current member assessments

? Participates and leads continuing education meetings with staff

? Consistently conducts training session audits and delivers feedback to coaches

? Communicates and collaborates with our partner organizations

? Partners with marketing to produce social media educational content

? Implements new exercises to Saltus exercise library and teaches staff how to coach and cue

? Drafts and continually iterates Standard Operating Procedure's based on learnings

? Leads training sessions with adults and youth (and is the first person to cover for vacation coverage and coach outages)

? Leads our Saltus internship program to onboard new coaches

? Leads our community internship relationships with school programs

? Leads our community training partner relationships with sports clubs

? Manages and leads onboarding for new prospects

? Sales and membership for prospects

? Communicates points of view and updates internally among team

? Helping to maintain a clean and inviting environment in the gym for members

? Participates in community events - gym outings, workshops, and more

Values Alignment - You Must Believe That:

Our core values matter and drive how we operate and conduct ourselves everyday

Learning is a lifelong pursuit - must be a personal and professional development junkie

Want to make a significant impact on this industry

People matter - developing career paths is critical to our mission

Skills & Qualifications

Required Skills:

? At least 3 years in coaching and training

? Experience using speed timing gates, force plates, velocity-based training, and other testing technology

? Has a "start-up" & "growth" mindset and is comfortable with ambiguity and eager to develop new processes and ways of working

?? Is an excellent problem solver and is comfortable working in fast-paced environments

? Has excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers in a timely manner

? Maintains a positive attitude and provides exemplary customer service

? Skilled with a variety of office technology - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat PDF etc.

? Provides the highest level of professionalism - is punctual, resourceful, independent, detail-oriented, and prioritizes accuracy

? Accountability: reliability and personal responsibility - honors commitments, takes ownership of work and promptly corrects mistakes to the greatest extent possible; meets deadlines and continuously communicates

? Confidentiality: shares information appropriately while adhering to privacy rules and confidentiality concerns

? Interpersonal Relationships: provides communication follow through, shares expertise in a constructive way, contributes to a positive workplace culture

Qualifications:

? Bachelors or master's degree in Kinesiology or related field. (Applicants without will still be considered).

? Up-to-date CPT certification (NSCA-CSCS or equivalent) with at least 3 years working with fitness clients

? Up-to-date CPR/AED certification

? Flexible work schedule (evenings, weekends and early mornings required)

? Comfortable working independently

Preferred Qualifications:

? Experience in a leadership role (ideally in a fitness environment)

Compensation

$62K/yr - $70K/yr salary + Bonuses

Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays: We offer 3 weeks of PTO to use each calendar year in addition to 11 paid holidays Performance & Profit Sharing Bonuses:
Saltus offers a structured, sales- and revenue-based bonus program tied to individual contribution and client retention. In addition, bi-annual profit sharing opportunities may be available to recognize exceptional team impact and support of business growth.

Complimentary Gym Membership at Saltus Performance
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Work from home
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-29