CrossFit Coach

Mission and Commitment

Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.

As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.

Position Summary

The CrossFit coach serves as part of the coaching team for CrossFit: True Strength, Taylor's CrossFit affiliate and student club. Through excellent CrossFit coaching, this person would lead CrossFit classes with the support and guidance of the coaching team, as well as provide some managerial support and general space maintenance. Coaches should be self-motivated and team players with a desire to see our members growth both physically and spiritually during their time at Taylor and in the Upland community.This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
• Run CrossFit classes ranging from 2-20 people.
• Coach approximately 4-6 classes a week, including one Saturday class a month.
• Demonstrate proper form and techniques of various CrossFit movements.
• Develop strong relationships with current athletes.
• Motive and recruit others to become current athletes.
• Help maintain the facility.

Education and Experience

• CrossFit LI Coaching Certification, or willingness to obtain certification within six months.
• Strong familiarity with CrossFit philosophy and functional fitness movements.
• Upland community member or Taylor staff or faculty member a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to connect with athletes/students of various backgrounds and interest levels.
• Excellent verbal skills.
• Punctuality.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

Supplemental Requirements

• Moderate to high level of physical activity is often required.
• Ability to lift heavy loads.
• All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.