Become A Coach

Our coaching team has proven their place among us with years of experience and an accredited apprenticeship through the MadLab School of Fitness Professional Coaching Development Program (PCPD).

COACH JOE POLANDER

COACH HEIDI McCALLISTER

COACH JOE EGLI

COACH DARI SHAFFER

Our apprenticeship program teaches key concepts, critical thinking, and methodologies utilized in our system.

Topics include human biology, movement & exercise sciences, effective coaching skills & techniques, supervised individual & group coaching experience, and programming.

We also cover relationship-based sales, client acquisition, client retention, and general business.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

THE ATHLETE TO COACH

Has a past as an athlete, then as a trainer or coach in their sport.

Easy to establish honest relationships with all kinds of people.

Is now interested in training because of the impact it can have on people's lives.

Is happy to be established in Salem-Keizer.

Not sure if it is possible to have a sustainable career as a coaching professional.

THE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL

Has training in the human body systems.

Already working as a practitioner, but would like to be able to go deeper to help their clients.

Wishes to have a career as a professional coach or trainer, but does not see how their present job can provide this opportunity.

Knows they want to live in Salem-Keizer.

Wants to work within a team, but also have the freedom to develop as a professional independently.

THE EXPERIENCED COACH

Already a full-time trainer or coach.

Receives acceptable pay, but is tired of working the floor from morning to night to make it happen.

Enjoys helping people by working on basic and long term aspects of physical capacity.

Would like to be part of a team for the professional energy that it brings.

Seeking to live in Salem-Keizer long-term for its quality of life.

ROLES OF OUR COACHES

Support members in their progress, both physically and mentally.
Develop your own clientele. Be ready to connect with people who have genuine potential to benefit from your services.
Teach in private. Teach the basics and details of movements used in group and independent training in a one-on-one environment.
Establish authentic and professional relationships, with our members and the greater community in foresight of the future...the long game.
Coach and supervise group and independent training. Work to master the management, supervision, and coaching of GPP training in groups.
Embody and guide members in the group culture of Iron Phoenix Athletics:
1. 1. Work hard, but intelligently.
  2. Respect the difficulties related to progress.
  3. Do not take yourself too seriously.
Contribute to the daily tasks of the company:
1. 1. Program design & class curriculum.
  2. Facility & equipment cleanliness & maintenance.
  3. Creation of web content (social networks and articles).
  4. Develop and grow our brand awareness.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should send their resume and cover letter to:

admin@ironphoenixathletics.com

Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

In your cover letter, please address the following questions:

Why do you feel you are a perfect fit for this position?

How do you think you will add value to our members and community?

What are your core values?

How do these values influence your approach to coaching, training, and life more broadly?