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Coaching at Jarosh

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Assess first

60 minutes · every athlete

Every athlete starts with a free 60-minute assessment: vertical jump, a 10–40-yard dash, top speed (max velocity) and the 5-10-5 pro-agility drill.

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Three stages

Ages 8–18

Athletes train by stage: Multi-Sport Foundation (8–12), Competitive Edge (13–15) and College Prep (16–18). Beginners are welcome.

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Retest

Progress on record

Athletes are tested routinely, and each athlete’s results are recorded to ensure progress is being made over time.

Ways to apply

Send a general application for coaching, or see the details of our current internship, and get to know the team first.

  • Coaching

    General applicationAnkeny, IA

    Interested in coaching at Jarosh Performance? Tell us about yourself and the best time to reach you.

  • Internship

    Sports Performance CoachAnkeny, IA

    Jarosh Performance is currently seeking a Sports Performance Coach to join our team in Ankeny, IA.

    Internship

    Sports Performance Coach.

    Jarosh Performance is currently seeking a Sports Performance Coach to join our team in Ankeny, IA. If you are passionate about sports and exercise and want to help competitive youth, middle school, and high school athletes become faster, stronger, and more powerful, we would love to hear from you!

    Preferred qualifications

    • At least some availability that aligns with the following:
      • Class times in the winter, spring, & fall are 6:15 AM, 4 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:30 PM, & 6:15 PM
      • Class times in the summer vary, but expect similar class times as the winter, spring, & fall, with additional classes mid-morning
    • Currently pursuing a college degree in Exercise Science / Kinesiology or a related field
    • Must be reliable, timely, and possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills
    • Must work well with individuals aged 9-18
    • CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain)

    Responsibilities

    • Help lead sports performance classes of youth, middle school, & high school athletes and provide guidance on proper sprint mechanics and lifting technique
    • Assist in developing periodized programming
    • Maximize athletes’ experience & safety by maintaining a clean and organized training environment
    • Assist with administrative work (e.g., organize data from athletic testing, create social media content, maintain various means of communication with parents of athletes, etc.)

    Benefits

    • Free access to our facility for personal workouts
    • Flexible schedule (i.e., schedule can depend on the number of hours / credits needed for your internship)
    • Continuing education course

    *This is an unpaid position

    If interested, please email your resume to coachjarosh@nickjarosh.com

A Jarosh Performance coach guides an athlete’s arm and shoulder position during a mobility drill.

Internships

  • Nick Jarosh

    Founder, Owner & Head Coach

    Sports management, Wayne State College. More than 15 years in the industry.

  • Mali Pelham

    General Manager & Assistant Coach

    Exercise science, University of Iowa. Personal trainer in Chicago before returning to Ankeny.

  • A.J. Fresquez-Hosking

    Assistant Coach

    Kinesiology and medical/clinical sciences at Drake. Strength-and-conditioning internships with Drake and the Iowa Cubs.

Meet the coaching team
Internship

Sports Performance Coach.

Jarosh Performance is currently seeking a Sports Performance Coach to join our team in Ankeny, IA. If you are passionate about sports and exercise and want to help competitive youth, middle school, and high school athletes become faster, stronger, and more powerful, we would love to hear from you!

Preferred qualifications

  • At least some availability that aligns with the following:
    • Class times in the winter, spring, & fall are 6:15 AM, 4 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:30 PM, & 6:15 PM
    • Class times in the summer vary, but expect similar class times as the winter, spring, & fall, with additional classes mid-morning
  • Currently pursuing a college degree in Exercise Science / Kinesiology or a related field
  • Must be reliable, timely, and possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills
  • Must work well with individuals aged 9-18
  • CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

  • Help lead sports performance classes of youth, middle school, & high school athletes and provide guidance on proper sprint mechanics and lifting technique
  • Assist in developing periodized programming
  • Maximize athletes’ experience & safety by maintaining a clean and organized training environment
  • Assist with administrative work (e.g., organize data from athletic testing, create social media content, maintain various means of communication with parents of athletes, etc.)

Benefits

  • Free access to our facility for personal workouts
  • Flexible schedule (i.e., schedule can depend on the number of hours / credits needed for your internship)
  • Continuing education course

*This is an unpaid position

If interested, please email your resume to coachjarosh@nickjarosh.com

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