So You Want Be A CrossFit Coach?
Have you ever considered becoming a coach? There’s an indescribable joy to sharing the CrossFit experience, helping people through the highs and lows of their fitness journey, and getting more involved in the Virtuosity community.
We pride ourselves on our incredible coaching staff, and have developed an extensive apprenticeship program to develop coaching excellence in-house. As our membership grows, we’re interested in enrolling more new coaches in the program.
If you’re interested, read on!
Stage One: Apprenticeship
All coaches begin as apprentices. This stage of the program is designed to help new coaches learn the basics, become familiar with working with clients, get a better idea of what we expect from our coaches, and learn the Virtuosity coaching style.
Responsibilities
- Assist at least two classes per week
- Attend twice monthly weekend coaches meetings
- Complete homework assignments (approx. 5 hours per week.)
- Set an example of excellence: perform movements with correct form, display good sportsmanship, follow the house rules to the letter, and generally represent the best of CFV!
- Display a commitment to self-development both as an athlete and as a coach.
Benefits
- Education in the art and science of coaching
- Priority access to the vast knowledge reserves of Keith and our other advanced coaches.
- Individualized feedback from our advanced coaching staff
- Free coaches-only workout prior to each coaches meeting
Stage Two: Assistantship
Interns who show dedication and promise may be promoted to the Coaching Assistant position.
Responsibilities
- Assist at least two classes per week
- Attend twice monthly weekend coaches meetings
- Complete homework assignments
- Set an example of excellence: perform movements with correct form, display good sportsmanship, follow the house rules to the letter, and generally represent the best of CFV!
- Display a commitment to self-development both as an athlete and as a coach.
- Set an example for greener coaches and assist in their development
Benefits
- Education in the art and science of coaching
- Priority access to the vast knowledge reserves of Keith and our other advanced coaches.
- Individualized feedback from our advanced coaching staff
- Gratis membership
- Free use of small locker
- Free BBC/CFV schwag every once in a while
Stage Three: Coach
If you excel as an assistant you will be considered for a full, paid coaching position.
How To Apply
It’s pretty easy! We’re taking applications for Q4 2012 now!
Apply For The CrossFit Virtuosity Coaching Apprenticeship Program
Please note that not all applications will be successful. All positions run quarterly and are reassessed at the end of every calendar quarter (1/1, 4/1, 7/1, 10/1.)
