Description

About Us
At the Sports Wellness Institute (SWI), we believe sustainable performance begins with whole-person wellness. We work with athletes, coaches, teams, parents and active adults to create lasting change through evidence-based coaching methods. As a startup at an early stage, we are building a team of passionate, certified wellness coaches who share our vision of supporting performance, growth, and thriving—both on and off the field.

Please visit our website to learn more: www.sportswellnessinstitute.com

Role Overview
We are seeking motivated Wellness Coaches who are certified in an NBHWC Approved Coaching Program (NBHWC board certification preferred), have a background or interest in sports, and live an active lifestyle. Coaches will play a key role in guiding clients through behavior change, building sustainable habits, and developing skills for resilience, health, and overall performance.

This is an opportunity to join SWI at the ground level. We are a young and growing organization that will match you with clients while also providing opportunities for growth, training, and shaping the future of our coaching programs.

Why Join SWI?

• Early-stage opportunity: Help shape the direction of a growing wellness coaching organization.
• Client matching: We connect you with clients aligned with your expertise and passion.
• Community: Join a team of like-minded professionals passionate about sports, wellness, and coaching.
• Professional growth: Opportunities to deepen your skills in coaching, wellness science, and startup innovation

Compensation
Competitive contract-based compensation per client engagement.
Opportunities for expanded roles as SWI grows.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with individual clients or groups, supporting them through the behavior change process and helping them achieve their wellness and performance goals.
• Apply motivational interviewing, positive psychology, the Transtheoretical Model (TTM), and other evidence-based coaching methods in client sessions.
• Maintain professional coaching standards in line with NBHWC ethics and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the SWI team to help shape program design and client experiences.
• Track client progress and communicate outcomes to support quality and program development.
• Participate in team training, meetings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certification from an NBHWC Approved Coaching Program (required).
• NBHWC Board Certification (NBC-HWC) preferred, in most instances required.
• Background in sports as a former athlete or coach (youth, amateur, collegiate, professional, or equivalent experience preferred).
• Active lifestyle and personal commitment to wellness.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable with ambiguity and excited to contribute to a growing startup.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to manage your own schedule with clients.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining relevant experience, credentials and background in sports to: jobs@sportswellnessinstitute.com