Strength and Conditioning Coach in Fort Myers
Help Athletes Get Bigger, Faster, and Stronger
Join Back In Motion as our next strength and conditioning coach. Develop speed, strength, and power in high school athletes, golfers, and active adults, in small groups of up to 4, with every program backed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
- Small groups of up to 4, by appointment only, so you actually coach
- Learn from physical therapists how to train people safely through and after injury
- Coach high school athletes, golfers, and active adults who want results
90-second form · Résumé optional · Your current employer will never know
You became a strength and conditioning coach to develop athletes. Not to run a crowded class.
- Coaching 15 people at once and hoping nobody gets hurt
- Spending more time selling memberships than coaching
- Clients with bad knees, backs, or shoulders, and nobody to ask for help
- Piecing together a living across multiple gyms
- No mentor, no growth path, and no idea what "next" looks like
You're not tired of coaching. You're tired of coaching without support.
The best coaches want to keep getting better. That only happens in a place with high standards, real assessment, and people around you who know more than you do.
Your career now vs. your career here
Same passion. Completely different job.
| At a typical gym | At Back In Motion | |
|---|---|---|
| What you have | Big classes, sales quotas, and guesswork with injured clients | Small groups, real assessments, and a physical therapist down the hall |
| How you feel | Stretched thin and stuck | Challenged, supported, and growing as a coach |
| Your average day | Running workouts and watching form from across the room | Coaching every rep, progressing every client, and seeing real results |
| How others see you | "The trainer at the gym" | The coach athletes, parents, and active adults trust with their bodies |
How our strength and conditioning coaches work: small groups, real assessment, every rep coached
At Back In Motion, coaching happens in small groups of up to 4, by appointment only. That means you see every rep, correct every movement, and actually know every person you train.
- Every program starts with an assessment, including an InBody scan
- Every program is overseen by a Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Functional training: the strength, power, and balance people use in sport and life
- Clients and athletes move from physical therapy into training with you, so you're part of their full journey
This is coaching the way it should be done. It's just rare.
Why strength and conditioning coaches choose Back In Motion
Small groups, by appointment
Up to 4 people at a time, so you coach, not supervise.
A PT in your corner
Every program is overseen by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. When a client has a cranky knee or an old injury, you have experts to ask.
Learn the rehab-to-performance bridge
See how athletes and adults go from physical therapy to full-strength training, the skill that separates good coaches from great ones.
A varied, motivated caseload
High school athletes, youth sports, golfers, and active adults who show up because they want results.
Mentorship from Dr. Scott Gray
Learn from a fellowship-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy who's also a high school head football coach.
401(k) + benefits
401(k), health insurance, paid time off, a flexible schedule, and a referral program.
Pay and a path that grow with you
Competitive pay with room to grow as your skills, client base, and leadership grow.
Compensation depends on experience, performance, responsibilities, and the agreed-upon structure.
Become the strength and conditioning coach Southwest Florida athletes ask for by name
We're not hiring someone to run workouts. We're hiring someone to become a great coach.
- Movement assessment and program design for every client
- Strength, speed, and power development for athletes
- Training active adults 50+ safely, including clients coming out of physical therapy
- Coaching communication that keeps clients consistent and coming back
- Leading programs like youth sports performance camps and academies
Your career path
Master our coaching model
Learn our approach to assessment, programming, and coaching, with support from our coaching and PT team.
Build your reputation
Grow your own client base and become known by athletes, parents, and active adults across Fort Myers.
Grow your income and influence
Take on more leadership, like running sports performance programs or mentoring newer coaches.
Who we're looking for
A strong fit if you…
- Have a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field
- Hold an NSCA certification (CSCS or CPT), or are working toward it
- Love coaching both athletes and active adults
- Are hungry for mentorship and can take honest coaching
- Build real relationships with the people you train
- Want a career, not just another gym job
The wrong fit if you…
- Want to run big classes and coach from a distance
- Don't want feedback on your coaching
- Want to clock in, clock out, and coast
- Think every client should get the same workout
No judgment. Some people want that. We're just not that gym.
Physical therapy, performance, and fitness under one roof
Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance was founded by Dr. Scott Gray, DPT, fellowship-trained and creator of The Gray Methodâ„¢. Under one roof, we combine physical therapy, sports performance, golf performance, and active adult fitness.
That means you're never coaching alone, and your clients get the best of both worlds: expert rehab and expert coaching.
- Year-round training weather
- A growing community of athletes and active adults
- No state income tax
What happens after you reach out
Simple, private, and no pressure at any step.
Fill out the short form
About 90 seconds. Résumé optional.
A confidential conversation
A private, 20-minute call about your coaching, your goals, and whether this could be your next chapter.
Coach with us
Visit the facility, meet the team, and see how we coach. If it's a fit on both sides, we'll walk you through compensation, transparently.
Frequently asked questions
Will my current employer find out I applied?
Never. Every inquiry is 100% confidential.
Do I need a CSCS?
An NSCA certification is preferred. If you're a strong coach working toward it, let's talk.
Will I be selling memberships?
Your focus is coaching. We'll talk through exactly how new clients start with you on our call.
Who will I be coaching?
A mix of high school and youth athletes, golfers, and active adults, many of them 50+, in small groups and one-on-one.
What are the hours?
Our facility is open early mornings through early evenings on weekdays, plus Saturday mornings. We'll build your schedule together on our call.
What does the role pay?
Competitive pay with room to grow. Your exact number depends on experience and the final agreement, and we'll walk you through it transparently.
Do I need to submit a résumé now?
No. Start with the short form. Your résumé can come later.
Ready to be our next strength and conditioning coach?
Small groups, real assessment, a PT in your corner, and a path to become one of the best coaches in Southwest Florida.
The worst case of a 20-minute conversation is that you learn what else is out there.
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Back In Motion Physical Therapy & Performance · 9400 Gladiolus Drive, Suite 100 & 101, Fort Myers, FL 33908 · backinmotionsspt.com
