Become a Sport Factory Associate Coach

We will raise the bar...

The Sport Factory only admits the most passionate and knowledgeable coaches into their associate program. We will set the standard in endurance sport coaching! Our compensation package is the best in the business, but we want the best coaches. In order to meet this standard you must possess the right mix education, experience, and interpersonal skills. We train our coaches to use the latest methods and technology, and to grow and prosper their coaching business' long term. Approval is on a case by case but minimum requirements include...

Passing of our coaching competency exam with a minimum score of 80%. Designed to weed out applicants this online exam is by no means easy, but ensures that we have knowledgeable applicants entering our program. If you would like to take the competency exam, and meet our minimum requirements, please submit the application below.
A coaching license from the national governing body of the sport you wish to coach. We require an expert level or level II coaching license, however you may be in the process of obtaining it, or obtain it within a specified time period.
BS or MS degree in a science or exercise related background and/or...
Additional or supplemental certification; ACE, ACSM, NSCA, NATA
Competitive and/or coaching experience. We are interested in developing great coaches, not necessarily hiring them.
Passing of our power training competency exam with a minimum score of 85%. This may completed during your first year of coaching.
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of a power meter in training plan design and analysis.
Completion of a 6 month probationary period under the direction and direct supervision of our coaching education coordinator.

Once you are an associate you can spend your time coaching athletes and not on the details of running a coaching business.

Associate Benefits Include:

Training. We provide the curriculum, training, and mentoring that will develop you into a coach of our standards. You must pass our competency exam before becoming a Sport Factory certified coach. Coaches that wish to coach using power much demonstrate their knowledge and expertise to become Sport Factory Power Certified.

Athlete assignment. We bring the athletes to you so you can spend your time coaching. Most of our coaches reach their capacity level.

Marketing opportunities through our monthly newsletter, website, and print advertising. We also help our associates submit content for publication on the web and in print.

Business / Coach development. The Sport Factory is constantly updating methodologies and systems. We make you more efficient as a coach so you can work with more athletes.

Invoicing and collection. We invoice your clients so you are paid on time and in full.

Coaching Community. You are in contact with the other Sport Factory coaches, and you have access to many years of experience and knowledge for idea exchange and advice.

Prestige. The Sport Factory is recognized as one the premier endurance sport coaching companies in the country. We have worked with many pros, top amateurs, and created champions.

For more information or to schedule and interview please submit the following. All questions must be answered in order to submit.

Name

Contact number

Where are you located?

Please briefly list your educational background, including degrees, certifications, and continuing educational courses.

Briefly describe your current and past competitive experience. Include the number of years you have participated in each sport, placements, etc..

Are you currently a licensed coach? If so, please include governing body as well as license number and how long you have been a coach.

	Yes
	No

Please list several athlete references we may contact.

Have you done any volunteer work or have you been involved in clubs or organizations in your sport of interest? Please describe how you are involved in your local athletic community.

10.

Describe any other direct experience you have in coaching, training, sport nutrition, or athletics.